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17 Responses to “What camera should I buy?”

1. Lombi
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   It really depends on the amount of money you’re willing to spend on a camera and then the subsequent amount of money you are willing to invest in your hobby as the time goes by.

   If there is some money involved I would suggest picking out one of the entry-level cameras such as the Nikon D50 (my fav) or the Canon 400D. The new Sony DSLR (A100) is also a good choice, but Canon and Nikon are the most logical ones due to the amount of gear you can purchase and the definite future of the two systems.

2. M-tic
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   What about olympus? I heard it’s quite alright? specially with lenses… But I think I’ll get myself a canon when i get a hold of some money

3. Lombi
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   The lenses of Olympus are good, but pretty expensive. The image quality however is very inferior to that of either of the three I mentioned. Mostly due to smaller sensor size. And inferior sensor

4. Leon
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   What about a Leica M8?:) (since you don’t mention any price range :wink)

   http://www.dpreview.com/news/0609/06091412leicam8previewed.asp

5. Farrah
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   Thank you for the recommendations. I checked out the cameras you mentioned. It’s definitely more expensive than the cameras of any of the people I know (they are not photographers anyway). But I can shell out money for this. Funny, all the cameras I ever owned were from Sony. I don’t think I’ll be buying Sony this time.

   I have checked Amazon and Leica M8 is not yet available. How much is it anyway?

6. Leon
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   Around 6000$, for Leica M8.

7. chieuw
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   i bought olympus e20p, bought it second handed for 400 euro. i’m happy with it, just a bit slow with writing, and takes 3 to 4 seconds to start.

8. Farrah
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   Wow! I just cannot afford that, Leon. $2000 is the maximum I can spend for this.

   Second hand is okay with me too. Where did you buy your camera, chieuw? Do you think it’s okay to buy from eBay or Amazon?

9. Leon
   July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

   Seriously, I’ll recommend Nikon D80. You won’t be dissapointed.

10. chieuw
    July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    i bought it from a serious shop, got also a insurance with it. dunno ’bout ebay. little more risk.

11. Lombi
    July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    I don’t think there’s much risk involved with a buyer with loads of reputation points. A little different about warranty especially if you’re getting it from outside your country though…

12. photomom25
    July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    I would have to agree on the Nikon or Cannon. I couldn’t spend as much as I would have liked when getting my DSLR, but I found an excellent camera in my Cannon EOS XT. Amazing picture quality. I have two lenses which I think are essential even if you are just starting out. The 18-55 mm and the 75-300mm. Now I am sure I am missing some by not having the “in-between” mm’s, but hey, I haven’t noticed it. I would like to get a better flash (which I have found you should get asap) and a longer lens. The longer lenses are SO expensive. Maybe one day!

13. yoona
    July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Hello!
    I’d like to buy a new camera, so im here for advice on this thing.
    I want a camera, which is good in macro, landscape photos..so a nice cam, but i don’t like compact models. I have an HP Photosmart 935 , but i hate this camera,really sh**. Im looking for a nice cam, but i have only 230-250 euros for this stuff. Maybe the Fujifilm FinePix S5600?? please help me if you can

    Thanks

14. photomom25
    July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    The site http://www.dpreview.com has excellent reviews on cameras. If I remember correctly you can even search by the price range. You want a camera that is going to be stable, especially when you zoom in. But don’t do what many of us (mainly talking about me..hehe.) I am sure have done in the past; which is to think that the “digital” zoom will help you when wanting to zoom in on a subject. I am not even sure why digital zoom is put on these digital cameras. I have never experienced good picture quality with digital zoom (If you do know of one then feel free to correct me ). A tripod is essential along with the camera and they are not expensive. It is amazing how much we shake when trying to take a picture and do not realize it.

    I love taking macro shots. Fuji makes really nice cameras in that price range.

    Just take a look at that site; there is a wealth of information on purchasing cameras. Hope that helps!

15. yoona
    July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    thanks a lot

16. Farrah
    July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Thanks for your replies. I have not decided yet. It’s really hard to choose one. I have read lots of reviews and I got more confused.

    Anyway, I’m thinking of getting the Canon 400D or Nikon D80. I want the Leica camera which Leon recommended but I can’t afford that.

17. pinkbellycat
    July 31st, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Leon: Why do you recommend the Nikon. I am looking for information on the comparison of the makers Cannon, and Nikon. I would like to know you thoughts on the Nikon. What features does a Nikon have that make you recommend it? How does it compare to the Cannon?

    Having this information will help in the decision process, as it will provide a grounds for making that decision.