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is awesome!
Second for the Manfrotto.Manfrotto 190XProB + Manfrotto 486RC2 (though, get a better head if you can).
I bought it as a combo for $250 CAD.
Second for the Manfrotto.Manfrotto 190XProB + Manfrotto 486RC2 (though, get a better head if you can).
I bought it as a combo for $250 CAD.
It would have to be a fair bit better than the D3000 to be worth it. I'd say save up and get a D80 or D90 or something similar.
If you want a Nikon and you're into old boat anchors, you can get a D1H for just 1000 NOK ($165) Or a nicely kept example of the high(er) resolution D1X for 2500 NOK ($415) These were $4150 and $5350 respectively when they were new back in 2001... The camera body itself is almost the same as the 35mm film F5 from 1996-2004.My school uses d3000, and i think the quality is good but its to small and you have to go in to menus to adjust a lot of things. was considering a 550D but a friend has a 500D and that feelt really cheap and plasticy . My brother has a D90 which is awesome tho and i could borrow his optics, if i got a d3100... Don't really have any money so it would be a christmas gift, if i ever got one ;P thats why not a D90 or more expensive models
I just realised that Nikon seems to have finally gotten their naming system in line. Entry level is now D3x00. The odd higher entry level is D5x00. Prosumer crop D7x00. Those three are good for 20 models each so I think that naming scheme will stick around for a long time. But then who knows what they plan on doing with the D300s and D700 successors, because if they continue like they have been doing they'll only be able to go up to D600 and D900 before they need to come up with something else (D10000 anyone? :lol
It's a big step up from the nonsense they've been doing prior to this. D50 -> D40 -> D60, no more names available because the D70 already existed and was in a different class. Oh, wait, we reached the last possible name with the D90 as well. Oh, and a D700 has nothing to do with any other Dx00 camera. Excellent planning!
This is the real reason people don't switch brands. Forget having to re-buy lenses, the real hassle is figuring out another company's convoluted naming scheme! :lol:
I've never really thought about it before but that's exactly why I won't be considering Canon any time soon. I watched a mate set his 500D up and I was completely lost. I was asked to take photo for someone last week at the Eden Project with another EOS something or other and couldn't initially press the release down far enough to actually take the photo.
lolwut? So, you, like, memorized Canon's disorganized, poorly named (sometimes UNnamed) custom function list?Oh you'd love switching to Olympus /sarcasm. After two Canons, making that switch was like going from Mac to DOS. I've never had to dig into a manual the way I've had to with this one.
Plus, having 2.8 throughout the range is a boon!In other news I picked up a Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 today, which will be a Christmas present from my parents but I've obviously had to 'test' it. Compared to the old 18-55mm Nikkor I was used to with the D40 it's much more solid.
lolwut? So, you, like, memorized Canon's disorganized, poorly named (sometimes UNnamed) custom function list?
lolwut? So, you, like, memorized Canon's disorganized, poorly named (sometimes UNnamed) custom function list?
If you want a Nikon and you're into old boat anchors, you can get a D1H for just 1000 NOK ($165) Or a nicely kept example of the high(er) resolution D1X for 2500 NOK ($415) These were $4150 and $5350 respectively when they were new back in 2001... The camera body itself is almost the same as the 35mm film F5 from 1996-2004.
Ever try to set anything on a 430EX? It's hilariously bad. It actually requires you to refer to the manual for basic things that should be indicated on the screen. Hey, Canon? The 80's called and they want their user interface back.Skaters gonna skate! (or something like that)
Yeah, it's a shit menu that hasn't really changed since it was stuck on the top lcd of film SLRs, but, except for mirror lockup all the other custom functions are pretty much set it and forget it so I don't understand your whinging.