(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best dslr camers

We found 1,926 Reddit comments discussing the best dslr camers. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 446 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

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u/zanatas · 2 pointsr/photography

Awesome peeps, I've finally decided to get a darned DSLR. I'm usually a cheap bastard, which inevitably leads to analysis paralysis, so reddit could totally rescue me right now.

Here's my feature set:

  1. Wife is interested in learning photography as a hobby (me too)

  2. I LOVE macro photography (and was super happy to discover I don't need expensive macro lenses for it)

  3. Video is a biggie

  4. Don't plan on getting extra lenses anytime soon

  5. I'd like to use to take photos when traveling


    I'm buying from the German Amazon. In the end, I've pinpointed these options:

    a) [Canon T6/D1300 - $379] (https://www.amazon.de/Canon-Digitale-Spiegelreflexkamera-Megapixel-CMOS-Sensor/dp/B01CQPABLE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481150195&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+t6)

    Cheapest but the d3300 won most reviews I read. There's a nice combo with bag and memory card for $430 (no idea if that's a lot more hahah)

    b) [Nikon d3300 - $419] (https://www.amazon.de/Nikon-D3300-SLR-Digitalkamera-18-55-schwarz/dp/B01B5UZ4TA/ref=sr_1_2?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1481149441&sr=1-2&keywords=nikon+d3300)

    Seems like a totally attractive option from what I've heard, but it's with the VR and not the VR2 kit lens - should I care?

    c) [Nikon d3400 - $523] (https://www.amazon.de/Nikon-D3400-Geh%C3%A4use-NIKKOR-schwarz/dp/B01KNHUUOK/ref=sr_1_1?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1481149425&sr=1-1&keywords=nikon+d3400)

    Is it way better than the previous model? If it's almost the same as the d3300, I'd go for that one and spend in a bigger SD card etc.

    d) [Sony a6000 - $617 (usually $899)] (https://www.amazon.de/Sony-Systemkamera-Megapixel-LCD-Display-SEL-P1650/dp/B00IE9XHE0/ref=sr_1_2?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1480980278&sr=1-2&keywords=sony%2Ba6000&th=1)

    I'm basically being lured by the sale. The auto-focus for video and portability seemed super interesting (and also it seems like it's relatively easy to find adapters for cheaper old lenses that I could buy used?)
    I'd be willing to let go of these extra euros if it's really superior to the other options.

    Thanks for reading, any help would be great!
u/Sixteenbit · 2 pointsr/photography

A few years ago, I'd have said the Canon T5i or any of the Rebel T line, but now I'm super impressed by the SL2's ability to just lay everything out there for beginners.

The SL2 has an upgraded sensor, wifi, visual menus, and retails at a very reasonable price. A very good pick for first camera and contrary to popular belief, it does come in black. I'd say give this camera a try and pick up the 40mm 2.8 lens while you're at it. The body, kit lens, and 40mm will serve you well for most settings until you're ready to upgrade.

Both the white and black are listed for about $600. This might seem like a lot for the first time, but this is very reasonable for this kit. It's an excellent camera.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-DSLR-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B071K62DPN


Edit: I see that your budget is 100-400 usd. It might be better to save just a little longer to get a full kit instead of going lower. You can get an older model camera on ebay for that much, but it might not be good to learn on.
For instance, you can pick up a second hand Lumix G3 (I wouldn't go G1 or G2) for $150, and the kit lens (14-42mm) second hand in good condition for another $100. This brings it in at $250, but you're not going to get the most out of the camera unless you really read up. There are also some features that you will miss out on like wifi and an all-day battery life. Pixel count is much lower as well. It's up to you if you want to wait just a little more, but I Think that might be the better play in this case. $600 is a good low point to start at.

u/wickeddimension · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

I'd buy this used D5300. It's a excellent starter camera with enough depth to be useful in a later stage. Definitely will be a while before you outgrow this.

With it, I'd recommend the 18-55mm Kit lens and a 55-200mm Zoom

Both are autofocus, they will give you a range of 18-200mm in 2 stages.They are pretty good lenses, solid build, autofocus and image stabilisation. It's under a 1000$ but will cover everything. Add in a SD card or 2. Extra battery for it. And perhaps a camera bag and tripod if you want and you'll be good to go.

Using these 2 lenses you can use a tool like Lightroom to figure out after a year or so what focal range most your pictures are in (Your camera embeds all this data in the photo's ) and then you can look at buying better quality lenses for those focal ranges. Buying a wide range of zooms will allow you to experiment. From wide angel to telephoto to portraits and really figure out what you like.

Sure a 85mm prime will do better at portraits than these lenses, but are you into portraits, you won't know till you own this for a while.

I think it's a excellent starting kit, there is a elaborate video here covering absolute everything this camera has to offer and it will be excellent into learning.

As for used, I woulnd't worry about that. In my experience it's almost never worth it to buy a new camera. Especially since its often more limited in functions or costs a lot more. Somebody took a few pictures with it and had it's in his bag, so it's not 'new' big deal. That said some people have something against buying new. If you're that kind of person I'd still recommend the same kit. But then buying it off amazonor such. The D5300 with the 18-55 is about 573$ on there atm. And with the 55-200 included it's still under a 1000$.

As for the models you recommended, I'd largley ignore anything mirrorless as the lens selection just isn't as diverse and affordable as a DSLR. The T6 is a excellent camera and also a great option with a similar selection of lenses as I listed above. Although I don't exactly know if Canon offers these zoom, they definitely have a 18-55 as a kit lens. Not sure if they have a affordable zoom like that though. The A7 is a horrible choice as lenses for it are imnmensely expensive.

The Canon 80D is also a great camera but I'd say if you're new to photography it's just excessively expensive. Better to learn with a cheaper camera and then buy something else if you know what you are looking for in a camera.

Edit:

As /u/logarithmic_bushel suggested, the D5500 has a touch screen which can aid a lot in usability.

u/kare_kano · 1 pointr/photography

That's a generous budget and you don't have a lot of demands. I suggest you stick to models that have a viewfinder (also called EVF), it's the "eye piece" at the top, which is a very good thing to have in bright sun, when the LCD becomes unusable. Other than that, read reviews, look at the side by side comparison, also try to actually hold one in your hand if possible and you have a photo shop around or a friend that has one of them.

One thing about mirrorless cameras is that they tend to use up more battery than traditional DSLRs, so you will probably want to pick up a spare. Brand batteries are expensive (50€ a piece) and off-brand batteries are a lottery, but thankfully there is a German battery company called Patona that makes models that fit most cameras, with good quality, at a lower price. (They're the European equivalent of the American "Wasabi" brand, which gets recommended for the same reasons.)

I recommend that you have a rummage through the 5 Amazon European websites in their "Warehouse" section, where you can find returned and slightly used camera kits for excellent prices. From my experience, cameras marked "Very good" and "Like new" are basically impossible to tell from new, but come at a nice discount. Make sure that the product has the green "Amazon Warehouse" badge, so you're dealing with Amazon directly for warranty and returns.

Some examples below. For the first one I gave links to all the 5 sites, but it's actually the same link and just the country is different (.co.uk, .de, .fr, .it and .es). For the rest I'll just give one of the links and you can replace the country yourself.

Make sure to click around the various kit and color options.

The "Amazon Warehouse" products are actually the same on all websites (it's a common stock) but it's worth looking at all websites because the price fluctuates depending on proximity to the product's warehouse location. Plus, you may have a special shipment price on one of the websites, depending on your country.

  • Sony A6000 + 16-50mm: UK, FR, ES, IT, DE
  • Sony A6000 + 16-50mm + 55-210mm: UK
  • Fuji X-T20 + XF18-55mm: FR (I've replaced the X-T10 with X-T20 because of your budget and because X-T10 is not so easy to find)
  • Panasonic GX80 + 12-32mm + 35-100mm: ES (GX85 is called GX80 in Europe)
  • Panasonic G7 + 14-42mm: IT
u/HybridCamRev · 2 pointsr/videography

/u/137outdoors - it really depends on your budget. All of the cameras you've listed take decent pictures, but if you're willing to pay [$2198 for an A7s] (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Alpha-Mirrorless-Digital-Camera/dp/B00JIWXTXG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20), you might as well get a Nikon D500 ([$2299 in stock at Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D500-DX-Format-Digital-Body/dp/B01A7Q0J3Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1465068757&sr=1-1&keywords=Nikon+D500&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20), [$1996.95 on backorder at Adorama] (http://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Finkd500.html) and B&H) for its superior still ergonomics and lens selection.

It's not only a [great still camera] (https://www.flickr.com/groups/nikond500users/pool/), it's a pretty good 4K video camera as well:

  • [Exposure - Filmed Exclusively with the 4k Nikon D500 by 3 Strings] (https://vimeo.com/148137887) (4K)

  • [Nikon D500 - Amazing Brazil - 4K Andru Milla by andru milla] (https://youtu.be/EKCTrfS_pVo) (2160p - shot with D500, Phantom 3 and GoPro 4)

    This is probably the best still camera you can buy that can also record 4K video.

    Hope this is helpful and best of luck finding the right camera!
u/thesecretbarn · 5 pointsr/photography

I'm sure others will chime in with different suggestions, but here's how I would spend it:

Canon T3i, body only: http://amzn.com/B004M170YC

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens: http://amzn.com/B0007YZLFS

It's a little over your budget, but not by much. If you're willing to spend a little more, I'd upgrade to a 60D. Eventually you'd come to appreciate the extra control dial and better autofocus. http://amzn.com/B0040JHVCC

The cheap kit lens that can come with cameras will produce acceptably sharp images, but will severely limit you in terms of your ability to get good photos indoors in less than perfect lighting. A good lens that opens up to at least f/2.8 is far more important than the camera body you choose- if you go Nikon or Pentax or Sony or whatever, try to budget in a nice bright lens. I have this Tamron, and I love it. It's very sharp, and is a fantastic deal.

Whatever camera you end up with, go jump on /r/PhotoClass2013 so you know what you're doing when your child shows up!

u/NickMomot · -1 pointsr/videography

Hey, I took a quick look at that video and it doesn't seem like it would be too difficult to match that style of production. It looks like he might be using two cameras to film (one wide shot for him speaking to the camera, one lowered and tighter shot focused on the action on the table) but you could replicate this by using one camera with a zoom lens and a tripod that tilts down.

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As for budget camera that fits this niche, I would recommend getting a refurbished Canon 80D (https://amzn.to/2EiB0OP). There's nothing flashy about this camera but it is very user friendly and offers a lot of good video features in an affordable body. It's over your $700 camera budget but not by far. If that budget is a hard limit then I would recommend going down to the Canon SL2 (https://amzn.to/2ElJ40Z) which offers similar features but generally lower quality and one area that it really lacks compared to the 80D is the autofocus.

For both of these you would want to upgrade out of the kit lens to something that opens to a wider aperture because the style you are emulating uses a lot of out of focus elements. I would suggest eventually going to the Sigma 18-35 1.8 (https://amzn.to/2SyGZE6) but try to find a used one because buying used lenses is a great way to save money.

For lighting, I recommend just getting one good light to start, a reflector/bounce board kit and watching some tutorials. You can do a lot with 1 light and a good understanding of the basics.

Something like this for the light: (https://amzn.to/2SyGZE6)
Cheap light stand: (https://amzn.to/2H7nnoy)
Reflector kit: (https://amzn.to/2Syi6si)

So all in to start you would be looking at about $1100-1200 and if you want to upgrade down the road the best place to do that would be in high quality lenses

u/LazyG · 5 pointsr/photography

Basically the key thing is going to be the sensor size.

Normal compacts have an itty bitty sensor that gives noisy image and does not do well with low light. It used to be that DSLRs had waaaay bigger sensors, but now there are some compact cameras with larger sensors too, like the Sony RX100 that was mentioned. The RX100 is a lot of camera in a very small body. You can get it on Amazon for £423.

I like these cameras but to learn photography personally I like having a viewfinder of some sort, not just a back screen. You could get a 'mirrorless' camera, which is the same layout as a dslr but more compact. There are Sony Nex ones with amazing sensors but again no viewfinder, or there are micro four thirds cameras which I quite like. There is a Panaonic G5 for £449.

Lastly you coudl try a DSLR, The entry level Nikon D3200 is £378 or there is somethign liek the canon 600D for £409. As to Canon or Nikon, first , if a friend has either, get what they have as you can borrow stuff. Failing that go to a store and feel both, see which you like the feel of better. Nikon and Canon are pretty much equally good and those claiming one is waaaaay better tend to be fanboys. I like Nikon better myself, but Canon makes incredible cameras.





u/tstepanski · 0 pointsr/photography

First tip. Skip the P&S, get a DSLR ESPECIALLY for birds. $300 is a lot of money in high school, in photography, it's half-a-flash. There's a lot of budget photographers on here and I'm sort of one myself, that being said, $300 isn't going to carry you very far. Best bet? Buy a used Rebel T1i or newer or even better, a 30D or newer if you can. You're looking at about $260-$360 for a body, which isn't bad at all. Modern bodies start at about 600-700 and go as high as 6700 or more. I'm at this less than a year and I already need to upgrade from a 50D to a 6D (1700-1800) for what I want to do. Lenses are freaking expensive. My first car out of high school cost me $2200, my next lens (which I'm settling for) is half that. Birding lenses are expensive, because they need to be fast focusing, fast aperture, and long. Really long. My focal length in my bag tops out at 300mm (480mm equivalent), you'll need longer. That being said, you can pick up a 75-300 f/4-f/5.6 with an ultrasonic motor for 230 brand new or the 55-250 with the same aperture with image stabilization for 300 which has a much cleaner MTF chart. If you want fast autofocus, you'd want the cheaper one, but for better contrast quality and IS, go a little more. The 75-300, however, will carry forward to much nicer cameras.


The advantage to saving and buying better is that you'll have nicer pictures, a better experience, more room to grow as a photographer, as well as equipment that will last. P&S's are disposable cameras. They get old and become irrelavent, so do SLR's to an extent, but people still buy old ones for a reason. Old SLR's still outperform P&S's and the lenses give you flexibility. Work, save, strive and then invest. One day, you'll be saving up for a 1D with 100-400mm L-series while sporting a Manfrotto tripod. Give it time.

u/kingofnima · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

Just to compare, here is a selection from the Canon side of things with Amazon used prices:
Canon 7d - $990
Tamron 17-50 2.8 - $340
These two are a great basis to work off off and get you to $1330.

If you want to spend some more you could add the following:
Canon 50mm f/1.8 - 100
Canon Speedlite 430EX - 235

But to be honest, if your wife is just starting out and money is a bit tight, don't go out spending $900 or more on a body. As most people will tell you, picture quality is mostly due to lenses. Canon t3i, Canon t4i or 60D as well as Nikon 3200 and 5100 are all excellent bodies and have more than enough features to keep her happy. If you get either of those bodies and a decent 17-50mm lens as well as a 50mm prime she will have great tools to learn on with space to grow.

Just like daegon I would recommend to buy used. Most Photographers look out for their things quite well and most of these lenses and bodies are made at quite good quality levels. I hope this helps.

u/jam6618 · 1 pointr/videography

some say the sony a7sii "makes light", rather it is just great at low light capture and has amazingly clean images/video at a high iso. That combined with a lens with a wide aperture and you get great performance. I would recommend you get a sony a7s mk1 or mk2 or a sony a6300 or a6500, depending on your budgets as all have fairly good low-light performance with the a7sii being the best of them. As for a lens, you could go for an adapter to use your canon lenses but if you do not have a canon lens with a nice wide aperture like f/1.8 or better, it would be good to pick up a lens like that. If you choose to move entirely to sony as so many people have recently, you will want a good all around lens too. Let me know if you need more help!

u/dontdrinkandderive · 1 pointr/photography

I am a beginner photographer and i made my decision on my starter camera (Canon t4i). Here is the link to the deal:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00894YWD0/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used[1]




I plan on buying from the seller GREAT BUYS HERE for $425.00. LIKE NEW condition and comes with the stock 18-55mm EF-S IS II Lens. the deal seems really good after thorough research. HOWEVER the only thing holding me back form placing my order is the fact that i have never purchased a (slightly) used electronic on Amazon from a used seller, and that this Canon camera is not through Canon's partnership with Amazon; instead it is from a seller called GREAT BUYS HERE, which has FABULOUS reviews by the way. I just want to know how their returns work if i did not like the camera for some strange reason. will they accept my return if i did not like the camera after the first day? And the return still through Amazon in a way? like will i need GREAT BUYS HERE's approval to return the product?

u/jonjiv · 7 pointsr/personalfinance

This is highly dependent on your price range, but if you're going to be in it for $500 prizes, I'm going to assume you'd like to spend less than $1000.

In that case, you can't really go wrong with a Canon dSLR, especially the t series, their entry level camera. I think the newest version is the Canon t5i, but the t4i and t3i also shoot high quality 1080p video and you'll be able to find them for cheaper.

The Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera is increasingly popular in that price range, but I wouldn't recommend it to an amateur. It has a fantastic image but a high learning curve.

Nikon dSLR's are great too, but if you invest in Nikon lenses as a videographer, you're going to have a bad time. The majority of video camera bodies are manufactured for Canon mount lenses, so if you ever want to leave Nikon, you're kind of stuck or forced to use lens mount convertors.

With all of these cameras, lenses are arguably more important than the camera itself. With the Canon, the best bang for your buck is going to be a Canon 50mm 1.8. It's a cheap lens, but it has a great image for the price and is great in low light. If you can afford a good 2.8 zoom lens like the 17-55 2.8, go for it, but it's often near $1000.

u/brunerww · 3 pointsr/videography

Hi /u/deseete - Here's another vote for the [~$648 (with kit lens) Panasonic G6] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFCTDD6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CFCTDD6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20).

If you want to make documentaries, sometimes you'll want to keep the camera running for more than 12 (or 30) minutes for long interviews or events.

You may also want to use in-camera slow motion to emphasize the beauty of a dancer or the grace of a skateboarder. The [G6] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFCTDD6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CFCTDD6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) is the only camera on your list with 1080/60fps high definition, high frame rate internal recording. The rest of the cameras on your list are limited to 1080/30fps.

It's also the only camera in your updated list with an electronic viewfinder (EVF) that keeps working while you're shooting video. All of the other cameras have mirrors that block their optical viewfinders when you switch to video ("Live View") mode. This forces you to use the LCD for composition and focus. That's OK when you're indoors, but outdoors in bright sunlight, this can be a problem. Many shooters buy either an eyepiece for their LCD (also called a "loupe" or LCD Viewfinder) or an external EVF - but this can be expensive.

The [G6] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFCTDD6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CFCTDD6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) is also the only camera on your list with fast, silent camcorder-like video autofocus. The T3i loses its autofocus function when you switch to live view, Pentax video autofocus is slow and Nikon lenses are noisy. Many people will pooh-pooh the need for video autofocus, but anyone who has ever shot with a camcorder knows that it makes life a lot easier when you can just pull the viewfinder up to your eye, point the camera at the subject and press the record button without worrying about focus hunting or the sound of the autofocus motor.

Here's a mini-documentary made with the [G6] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFCTDD6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CFCTDD6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) and the kit lens: http://vimeo.com/73561266

Here's a slow motion video shot at 1080/60p: http://vimeo.com/76503135

And it takes pretty good stills too: https://www.flickr.com/groups/lumix-g6/pool/

For stills only, I'd probably get the [~$584 weather-sealed Pentax K-50] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DBPKAAG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00DBPKAAG&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) - but it's not a very good video camera (it doesn't even have a mic input).

But for video and stills, the Panasonic G6 ([$646.82 on eBay] (http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575034783&toolid=10001&campid=5337235943&customid=&icep_item=321299886402&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg) and [$647.99 at Amazon] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFCTDD6/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00CFCTDD6&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) as of this post) is probably the best value for your money.

Hope this is helpful and welcome to the world of hybrid still/video cameras!

Bill

u/GIS-Rockstar · 7 pointsr/photography
u/kabbage123 · 2 pointsr/videography

Congrats!

I started off my career with a T2i and similiar lenses. Besides camera, my first 'big' investment was in this lens. I purchased it over 5 years ago for about $600, and I could sell it today for around the same price.

For this particular shoot, I suspect the interior lighting to be much too dark for your camera and lens selection. The nifty fifty will suffice, but will be very limiting due to crop factor and focal length. You are going to want better low-light lenses such as the Tokina 11-16 f/2.8, or the Sigma 18-35.

Honestly in your situation, I would rent the Sony A7S, Speedbooster, and the 24-105 for this shoot. Conversely, you might be able to use the GH5 with the 12-35 if the lighting isn't too terrible.

You'll be much better equipped with those choices, even though it will cost a lot. But, portfolio may be more important to you now than making a few hundred bucks.... you'll have a much better end product with better gear which will serve your portfolio well.

u/acm · 2 pointsr/Denver

Thanks for the follow!

This was shot with a Canon 70D with a Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM Lens.

That said, I have some additional thoughts on gear. You truly can't go wrong with any Canon, Nikon, or Sony kit these days. My camera is 5 years old, and I've been looking to upgrade for a while now. The successor is the 80D for $1k. It's a great mid-level crop sensor DSLR that has some sensor improvements over the 70D. The 90D is supposedly coming later this year too.

If I wasn't already invested in Canon lenses though, I'd take a hard look at Sony. The a7iii just came out and has some really impressive specs at a decent price. It's $2k for just the body, which is a bit over your budget. Sony also tends to charge less for the body and more for the lenses than Canon, so in some price comparisons they can seem cheaper. a6500 is within your budget, with room to buy a lens or two. I'd recommend going to a camera shop or somewhere where you can get your hands on the gear and see what you like and dont like. A couple times a year Mike's Cameras brings a ton of gear to the Denver Zoo and lets people try it all out. That'd be a good event to check out.

Hope that helps!

u/King_Brutus · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

No problem! I understand you have a tight budget, but I shoot with a Rebel T6 and got it for $300 with a basic lens and it gets the job done. If you're taking pictures you like with an iphone then keep with that but DSLRs are a lot more affordable nowadays and there are some good deals on starter bundles at places like Target and Best Buy (especially on Black Friday).

A camera body will allow you a lot more flexibility with your photos as well since you can adjust every setting.

Overall I like your pictures and they can only get better, keep it up!

u/Courtneyjanebeasley · 1 pointr/photography

Can anyone tell me what they think about this bundle https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BUYJX6G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480486471&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=80d%2Bbody&th=1&psc=1#nav-search-keywords (the one with the 18-135mm lens)?

Basically what I'm wondering is-

  1. Is that a good lens? I'm pretty much sold on the 80D but I'm flexible on the lens. I'll mainly be using it for video and I'm wanting to stay under $1500 total for the camera body and lens.

  2. Is that price ($1,399) good or would I be better off buying them separately/elsewhere? I'd like to stick with amazon if possible to avoid black market products.

    This is my first dslr so any additional tips/opinions would be great!

    Thanks!

u/BlacklistedUser · 2 pointsr/photography

Amazon(+ grip)has them for cheaper, but if you know this one is of superior quality and has been taken care it may be worth it. Seems a slightly overpriced for a camera made in 2008, unless they throw in a lens. (and TBH the 4gb card is not worth much and sync cables, charger, battery are standard).

Unless you need the weather sealing of the 50D (i.e. heavy rain/snow/sand) you can go with something like a NEW T6 and get a lens or a NEW Nikon D3400 with lens

edit: I also want to point out while the stock lenses are good for most environments you might also want to save/get some additional lenses (used lenses are a great option).

u/errandum · 1 pointr/Cameras

I'd go with https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-DSLR-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B071K62DPN

The canon sl2. I own a sony, but sony is a lot more expensive than canon and you can get some good second hand lenses for cheap. With your budget you can get that and a nifty fifty (50mm lens, killer for portraits) and be done with almost everything you need with an averagely good image quality and probably the best autofocus for video you can get in a camera.

Sony is good, but more expensive. If you think you'll be able to gather a bit more money, the 6300 is where you should be, probably. The 6000 is not bad either, but the lenses will cost you a bit more.

Good shooting!

u/chemical_cactus · 2 pointsr/Entomology

The snap-on micro recommended by /u/shadowmoon2700 looks like a good way to start regarding lenses (just get the standard 18-55 mm lens that will probably come with the camera body).

Regarding cameras; the Nikon D60 is decent (less than $300 on Amazon), Nikon D3000 also (more like $250 on Amazon.

Here's a great history of Nikon's digital SLR cameras.

Finally, you should subscribe to /r/photography! They have frequent 'newbie' threads to help with equipment and general photography questions. Best of Luck :)

u/Veritech-1 · 2 pointsr/photography

Hey, I'm a Pentax user, so I can give you a little bit of insight here.

If I was you, I would

  1. buy a couple rolls of film to shoot on the K1000 and get a taste of film photography for a relatively low cost.

  2. purchase a cheap Pentax DSLR and use the lenses on it rather than (or as well as) the K1000.

    I am not sure what you already shoot on (point and shoot or a DSLR with some lenses), but you could consider buying a new Pentax camera. Pentax cameras are great in that they are backwards compatible with all K-Mount lenses. So, a new Pentax DSLR body will work with those lenses. I own a K-30 but its successor, the K-50, is very reasonably priced.

    The K-50 (body only) is available from Amazon for $280. And with the 18-55 lens kit, it is $370.

    This isn't a professional grade camera, but it is a great entry level DSLR, especially for the price. It comes with weather resistant seals in the camera body and the kit lenses. This protects your camera from some rain and dust. It also has a decent 16MP APS-C sensor. Pentax also announced a full frame camera, so if it is important to own a professional grade camera in the future, you will have the option.

    In total your lenses are probably worth a hundred to two hundred bucks, so I wouldn't sell them unless you are hurting for cash or have had your eye on something else.

    I hope this helps. I love Pentax, so if you have anymore questions, I'm happy to answer them.
u/Zerg3rr · 1 pointr/DSLR

You can easily see most of the differences between the two here! http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/canon/t6i/vs/canon/t6/

As for the costs, there are several different lenses it could come with but I'll assume that this is the one you're looking at - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CQJHJ2E/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478815625&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=t6&dpPl=1&dpID=41LwLwxCUcL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1 , I tend to use Amazon as an average price, and where I buy a lot of my items myself. I'd say the 450 price point is definitely decent then if it's the same items!

You (or she) will definitely come to realize there are many different choices that can help achieve many different things (for a lot of different costs!). To start though this is a great bundle, the same I started with actually (albeit older versions). Based off what she wants to eventually do in photography can help a bit with deciding what to buy and help you focus in on one path or another. Hopefully this helps a bit!

u/Ccmmmm · 1 pointr/photography

Hi.

I was hoping to get some input/advice on a plan to take photos of me proposing to my girlfriend. We are pretty big into backpacking and are going on a 2 day trip to the eastern side of the Sierras (Thousand Island Lakes area) at the end of the month. Just us and our dog, whom she is obsessed with, so he'll definitely have to be in the photo..

Since the place I plan to do it at is quite a ways onto the trail, I'm not seeing hiring someone as much of an option. I was thinking of buying a camera (D3400 or Rebel T6 both seem pretty reasonably priced at Costco/Amazon) and using the next month to try and learn a few things. I don't expect perfect photos, but decent would be nice.

The plan is to use the first day to take some practice couple shots at the location and then on the second day, run ahead and set up the camera to take shots automatically every second or so for a few minutes (I assume I can do this on the camera, but haven't checked yet).

I've seen some pretty cool photos of proposals in front of mountains but am curious about the lenses that would come with this camera and whether they would be suited for something like this?

Here's the camera I was thinking of: https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-70-300mm-4-5-6-3G/dp/B01KITZRBE/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1496806628&sr=1-9&keywords=dslr+camera

Thanks!

u/opoponits · 1 pointr/photography

Hello,

I teach photography in a middle school I'm looking to upgrade our equipment. This means buying 15 or so sweet new cameras, but there are budget concerns. I'm looking for cameras with manual exposure settings that are easily accessible. Max budget per camera is probably $250, so I know that rules out most DSLRs. A DSLR would be great but a fixed lens situation would also be fine as long as it has good manual functionality. This is the one I was looking at but it may be Juuuuuuust out of our budget. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!

u/master0li · 2 pointsr/Beginning_Photography

Is your moon criteria because you want to be able to zoom really far or that you feel only decent cameras can do that? I ask because if you don't need a long reach you could put more money toward a better camera/lens that's shorter.

If you don't need long reach and want a small camera a used RX100 will give you great quality for stills and video for under $400. You mention travel so I think for walking around it's great. It's a fixed lens though so you can't get more out of it down the line.

If you're thinking of it more like an investment and you'll grow into it over time you'll probably want to go with an ILC (interchangeable lens camera). Mirrorless will be smaller DSLR will be bigger. Just know that you're buying into a whole ecosystem because because lenses aren't swapable between brands. There are adapters but generally you lose things like auto focus unless you pay big bucks for an adapter.

For DSLR a used Nikon D3300 or Canon T6 is under $400. For mirrorless a used Sony a5000. There's also the micro 4/3's mirrorless systems but someone else would have to chime in for recommendations as I have no experience w/ them.

I should note that all my specific recommendations don't have a ton of reach (can't get far subjects). But what you save on that gets you incredible quality if you take the time to learn. Also w/ the ILC cameras you could get a telephoto lens in the future. You could get a cheaper body and get a kit that has 2 lenses one of which is a telephoto - used Nikon D3100 Kit or used Canon T5 kit for right at $400. You have to swap lens to go long. If you really want that zoom for cheaper or smaller overall size probably look at choices in this article.

That said if you're going to stay on auto mode all the time my recommendations are probably not worth the price premium since you won't get the most out of it. Save some bucks and get a point and shoot that's easier to travel with and you're more likely to take out and use. I will say the quality gap between camera phones and point and shoots is pretty minimal these days. You probably need to spend $300-$400 for the significant jump in quality.

u/WaAhLcK · 1 pointr/videography

Okay after visiting your Amazon links (and busting up some drywall with my head), I remembered that my university offers production equipment for rental and checkout. I want to give these a go when I raise the money for my own equipment. This will also give me a chance to screen the episode(s) with people to see if they think it's funny, if it is something I'll be able to keep up with at school, et cetera.


The Library offers an Olympus E-620 Digital SLR Camera, Canon EOS Rebel T4i--which I think may be nicer than the camcorders they offer, possibly--and in camcorders they offer the Panasonic HC-V700 Full HD Camcorder, and the Sony HDR-CX350V Handycam.

The editing equipment is on-par I think, they have tons of programs, found here.

Green screen, tripods, XLR cable, and even lav mics are available for rent.

However the greatest resource will be their media production studio which sounds pretty damn great. Also, there is a digital media production studio, whatever the difference is. If you click on any links, click on these because I think it'll be most useful.

u/noritheelephant · 2 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I always worry when recommending equipment because there are so many options and honestly recommending the right one based on your needs is difficult. That being said there are several great deals on the camera market right now.

Canon is offering the
T5 with two lenses for 599.99

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00V73JZY6/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_3?qid=1458226791&sr=8-3-spell&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=t5+canera)

If you're a Nikon guy, Nikon is offering there fun little D3300 with two lenses for about the same price range. I personally recommend this because I think this is the better option in terms of specs.

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T8LQ8VW/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1458227047&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=nikon+d3300&dpPl=1&dpID=41G8D-4CF3L&ref=plSrch)

And just as an outsider here is a body that I own and absolutely love that is great for filming and time lapse.

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NEWZDRG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1458227297&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=7d+mark+ii&dpPl=1&dpID=41Wd4GbZ-HL&ref=plSrch)

Also a time lapse controller will be needed so here is one I recommend

(http://www.mindarin.com)

u/finaleclipse · 3 pointsr/photography

I recommend a Canon/Nikon/Pentax with 18-55mm kit lens, then add on the 50mm "nifty fifty" after the fact. If you buy used or refurbished, you can definitely go under budget there. Canon Refurbished in particular I've had good experiences with, though their stock can vary. For used, KEH is an extremely reputable used vendor and personally I've had absolutely no issues with them. Here's a pretty simple Canon kit for under $500:

  • Canon T2i, body only for ~$250
  • Canon 18-55mm IS STM for ~$100
  • Canon 50mm f1.8 STM for ~$125

    You can upgrade to the T3i for ~$50 more. If you search, you'll be able to find a Nikon setup for pretty much the same price.

    Alternatively, Pentax has their K-50 deal of body + 18-55 for ~$400, and then you can pick up their 50mm f1.8 for ~$115. These are new, so if you go used you might be able to find them even cheaper.

    The kit is nice to have for its flexibility. I personally bought my first camera with only the 50mm f1.4, and while I was able to make it work, there are tons of situations when having the kit zoom would have been really nice.
u/StryderXGaming · 2 pointsr/Twitch

The Brio can't even touch a DSLR in the quality it puts out. For the cost of getting a brio, and the proper lighting to make it not look like ass you can get the Canon up and running. I was using the Brio and I just switched to DSLR and here's what I use.


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Camera :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071K62DPN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s05?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Lens :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006MI1T4A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Power Adapter :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074K181L8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Capture Device :

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K3FN5MR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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You obviously don't need the lens I use I just have a large room I am dedicating to streaming and making look nice so I wanted a wide angle. The power adapter works great. I even left my camera on and running over a weekend last week doing nothing. And the adapter is cheaper than the Brio alone.

So assuming you have any lens on your camera ~$135 and you're good to go. Yes you will still need lighting but you can get $10 worth of lighting a packing paper for a diffusion and be good if you have a camera with a larger sensor than any webcam can provide.

Here are two links to previous stream clips. One with the Brio and lighting the 2nd with my DSLR and the same lighting.

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u/solaris79 · 1 pointr/photography

Here's the kit I was looking at:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Comes with a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens. Read a review of it online that stated: “If you need a general purpose lens, and the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens reaches the limits of your budget, it is a good choice. I think this lens is going to help sell more Canon Digital SLR cameras. It is certainly a great upgrade over the 18-55 II for the money. It is a nice addition to Canon's lineup.”

I'll check out those modes.

I posted an article a few days ago that actually talked about how important that back button focus is for shooting moving things/sports. I didn't understand the concept at first, but after doing some research into it, it sounds like it's actually really useful. Prevents you from having to hold the action button halfway down while waiting to take a shot in order to keep the autofocus going (or something like that).

u/anonymoooooooose · 3 pointsr/photography

ignore this comment, just a temporary step to make sure I have the formatting right before I paste it into the FAQ.

| Price | Used Mirrorless | New Mirrorless | Used DSLR | DSLR
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| under $100 | original NEX 3 (body only) | | |
| $100 - $200 |NEX F3, Nex 5, Nex 5R, Fuji X-E1 (body only) | |Canon 20D, 30D, T3 (body only), Nikon D3100 (body only), Sony A500 |
| $200-$300 | Fuji XE-1, Olympus E-m5 or E-m10 (body only) | | Canon T5, T3i, T2i|
| $300-$400 | Sony A5000, A6000 (body only) | |Canon 5D mark 1, 1D mark 2, 60D, T6, SL1, Pentax K-5 II/III, Nikon D3300, D7000 |
| $400-$500 | Ricoh GR | | | Nikon D3300
| $500-$700 | Fuji XT-1 | Sony A6000, Fuji X-A3| Nikon D700, D7100, T5i, T6i, 7D| Nikon D3400, Pentax K-50, K-S2, K-70 (body only), Canon SL1, T6, T5i
| $700-$1000 | Fuji X-T1, Sony A7| Fuji X-E2, Canon EOS M5, Olympus OM-D E-M5 II (body only) OM-E E-M10, Panasonic GH4 (body only) | Nikon D600/610, Canon 6D, 5DII, 80D | Pentax K-3ii (body only), K-70, Canon 70D, 80D, Nikon D7200
| $1000 - $1500 | Olympus OMD-M5 II, Fuji XPro2 (body only), Sony A7R | Fuji X-T10, Sony A6500, Panasonic G80/85, GX8 (body only)| Canon 7DII, Nikon D750, D800, Sony A99 | Pentax K-3 ii, Canon 6D, 80D, 7D2
| $1500 - $2000 | Sony A7s | Sony A7ii, OM-D E-M1, Fuji X-T2, Panasonic GH5 | Canon 5DIII, Nikon D810 | Nikon D750, D500, Pentax K-1 (body only)
| $2000+ | | Sony A7RII, A7SII | | Canon 1DX II, 1DC, 5D IV, 5DS, 5DS R, Nikon D5, D810, D810a, Df, Sony A99ii

| Price Range | Point & Shoot | Mirrorless | DSLR |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $0-100 | Budget compacts. See the Snapsort ranking for suggestions. |||
| $100-200 | Mid-range compacts and superzooms. See the Snapsort ranking for suggestions.|||
| $200-300 | Some older premium cameras like the Canon S100. || Used models 7-9 years old. |
| $300-400 | More premium cameras like the Canon S120, Panasonic Lumix LX7, or Fuji XF1. | Micro Four Thirds systems like Olympus PEN or Panasonic Lumix G | Used models models 2-5 years old. |
| $400-500 ||| Used mid-tier models 4-6 years old.|
| $500-700 | Top-end point & shoot like the Fuji X20 or Sony RX100. | APS-C systems like Sony NEX or Samsung NX. | New entry-level models. Used full frame models. |
| $700-1000 ||| Mid-tier models like the Canon 60D or Nikon D7000. |
| $1000-1500 || Premium systems like Fuji X or premium Micro Four Thirds like the Olympus OM-D EM-5 or Olympus OM-D EM-1. ||
| $1500-2000 ||| Entry-level full frame models like the Canon 6D or Nikon D600. |

u/Mix_HD · 3 pointsr/cinematography

It really depends what are the features you need. The G80/85 is a great camera for the price and will serve great. Another alternative is Sony a6300. £850 for body and with kit lens its £1003. Not a bad option depending what you need and if you're ready to deal with the problems of having a Sony system.

Sony a6300 Video Review by DSLR Video Shooter

Sony A6300 - Review after 3 months! Almost perfect budget Camera by Max Yuryev

G85 vs A6500 - Best option for film making? by Max Yuryev

Another alternative is Canon 80D

Field Test

u/bigboiahoy · 3 pointsr/DSLR

I have the Canon 80d and like it. It’s a good well rounder and my only complaint is the low light performance (however the lens could have something to do with this). However I will mention this is $1000. An option I see often (never have used myself) and is cheaper ($500-$900) is the Sony A6000 or the Sony A6300 (or a newer model). These are mirrorless and when you look at the viewfinder and make changes, that is what the image will look like. The A6300 might be more future proof with its 4K video if video is of interest. These would be good photo options from what I can tell (but again take that with a grain of salt since I’ve only used the 80d). If you are interested in more video vs photography another cheaper option would be the Panasonic G7 and is 4K. I cannot speak for Nikon, but they seem like good budget cameras, but may be lacking video wise. But overall the glass will make more of a difference than the camera! Any of these options would be a step up from your smartphone!

Camera links (Amazon)
Sony Alpha a6000
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I8BICB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7eQkDbQD2A5PY

Sony Alpha a6300
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007GK50X4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5gQkDbYD1ET6T

Panasonic G7
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X409PQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_aiQkDbKSNBTTR

Canon 77D (80D alternative)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VSTCWJ9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4kQkDbJGAEWNA

Canon 80D
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BUYK04A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZjQkDbTAJB668

u/SPYALEX8 · 1 pointr/ExposurePorn

If you're looking to buy new, you can take long exposure photos with any entry level DSLR. The Nikon D3400 or Canon EOS Rebel T6 are both great starting points (I pesonally like the Nikon a bit more). They usually run $450 - $600 dollars depending on the lenses they come with. They both have good ISO ranges (ISO is the sensitivity of the sensor to light) which means you would be able to take long exposures of things like stars or see detail in very dark places.

If those are out of your price range than I would look at used DSLR's like the Nikon D3300 or D3200. They aren't gonna handle low light quite as well as the newer cameras, and high ISO images will be noisier, but they will still easily take long exposures. And really any DSLR made in the last 8 years will be able to take long exposures. If you are trying to take long exposures of things like car trails one of those would work fine. If you are trying to take photos of things like stars I would try to get a newer DSLR.

u/NotSpiderman · 1 pointr/ft86

Lot of good info in this thread but the main thing about hobby photography is that the lens is FAR more import than the camera itself. You just need to find something in your budget that is at least a DSLR that can shoot manually and has the right resolution you're looking for (the older/cheaper ones won't have a super hi-res image sensor or anything like that).

But the lens is what makes most of the difference. Telephoto lenses are pretty common for shooting exterior shots but can be more expensive. Whereas lenses with short focal lengths and wide angles can be used for close up or interior shots. Something like this would be my suggestion for someone starting out, since it has a lenses with a nice variety of focal lengths to choose from. Or like someone else in the thread suggested, look at your local camera and pawn shops for something used.

Also try to take some photography lessons or watch videos on youtube because just having a good camera won't automatically make your pictures turn out better. In fact, they'll likely be worse than your phone's photos if you don't know what you're doing.

u/AlexeyMorvic · 0 pointsr/Cameras

This is a very good camera and is being offered at some impressively low prices. The picture quality is far better than compact cameras, so if you're moving up from a snapshot camera you will be seriously impressed.

However, the newer D3200 has even better picture quality. The D3100's 14 megapixel sensor is good, but the D3200's 24 megapixel sensor is amazing. So check the prices of the two, and if the D3200 is not that much more expensive you should definitely buy the D3200 if you can stretch to it.
D3200:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D3200-Digital-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B007VBGTX8/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&qid=1382903180&s=electronics&sr=1-3&tag=gethga0d-20

u/tattlestation · 3 pointsr/photography

I think that the Pentax K50 is the current best entry-level DSLR right now, especially with the recent price drop. Build quality wise it dominates, with a huge, bright viewfinder, full weathersealing for rainy weather, and a solid feeling, ergonomic body. The lens mount retains compatibility back to the 60s, so there's a lot of cheap lenses to pick up. The only area where it falls behind is video features - not quality, mind you, features. You're not going to get a swiveling screen or automatic autofocus during video, which is a bit of a pain for vlogging purposes.

And yeah, a DLSR will provide an incredible improvement in image quality. Taking good pictures is still up to you, but a good camera makes it a lot easier.

u/insomniac_koala · 2 pointsr/iWallpaper

Let me know if you like any of the images from my instagram. I'd be happy to provide full-res wallpapers from it. 🤙

*Edit: For those interested in my setup:
·Nikon D7100
·35mm f/1.8

I'd like to reiterate the fact that you definitely don't need the camera I used to take this. You can get a cheaper camera with similar result. It's all about what glass (lenses) you have.

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/photography

Here you go

The 1000D is a good DSLR that is new-ish and will accept SD cards, and it can be had for less than $350 used with a lens. Check eBay too for possibly better deals.

You won't get the 35-80mm with it, your class should be fine with the 18-55mm, in fact I am not so sure they would consider 35mm to be wide-angle since it almost certainly isn't (on a crop sensor anyways).

You can also get the 300D used with 18-55mm for significantly less, but I believe the 1000D/XS will be a better camnera that will last you longer before you need to sell it/it breaks and get a better camera.

Disclaimer: Amateur/hobbyist, and this is obviously my personal opinion. Check with your class if the 18-55 is ok.

u/anthemredit · 1 pointr/photography

So ive always wanted to get into photography since i was like, 9. 7 years, 2 jobs later, and ive decided its time to purchase my first "camera."

My budget is 600$(maybe 10-50$+) ive looked at two cameras so far but i dont know which is better, what to look for, ect. If someone could help me and give me a few more cameras to choose from(with some explanation) it would be very appreciated!

cameras i was looking at:
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-Digital-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B00IB1BTWI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_pdt_img_sims?ie=UTF8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CO2JPYS/ref=s9_acsd_bw_wf_a_samsungu_mdi?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_r=00Z9QT022HA512HQ191F&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=8afab454-36e6-4b02-aaa4-2e52dcb0c416&pf_rd_i=14725218011

u/justabaldguy · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

You're talking stills of moving objects? Mine is pretty good. I didn't review all the specs on the Canon but it's probably average to decent. It's not a shoot-through (you look at the back display to take your picture instead of an eyepiece) which typically slows everything down. This is what I have, and it's pretty impressive. Much more up front, but worth it in the end.

u/eldirte · 4 pointsr/photography

Nikon D40. Great pictures, has most features you would ever need, relatively compact size and lightweight. Best of all it's in your price range. The reviews speak for themselves. The 18-55mm AF lens is pretty good too.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Zoom-Nikkor/dp/B000KJQ1DG

Have a look on Adorama for D40 bundles too.

u/zagaberoo · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

Less than $500 is tricky. I originally bought into the Pentax system because they're excellent value. I got my start on a K-50 which can be had new with a kit lens for $450 US. The K-50 has a ton of features no other beginner DSLR has, like weather sealing.

Looking at used is probably a good bet as well. A used large-sensor compact like the Sony RX100 or Panasonic LX100 would work well.

A used entry-level DSLR/MILC in any system (Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc.) would suit your introductory needs as well. There's something to be said for buying into the system you're going to go with in the long run, but honestly a lot of the APS-C lenses you'd get at the entry level wouldn't be great on the K-1/A7rII so it wouldn't hurt to buy into one system now and sell your gear when you're ready to buy into a 35mm system.

u/odd_affiliate_link · 0 pointsr/AskReddit

It is - There is a bit of a paradigm shift going on right now with videography. DSLRs are about to become (IMO) a very disruptive force in the market.

From FreddieW's (the guy who made the video you linked) FAQ (emphasis mine):

>What camera should I buy?

>Rule 1: If you can borrow a camera, just borrow it! Otherwise, get the nicest camera you can afford. I’m super jealous of all you guys nowadays because almost any camera you can buy is about a thousand times better than what I used to use. Otherwise, look for a camera that shoots HD, and a camera that ideally doesn’t record to tape – that way you don’t have to deal with capturing from tapes, which can be a pain.

>DSLR cameras are currently the best blend of being affordable while still providing a professional quality image. If you don’t take a lot of still photos, I recommend the Canon T3i or the Canon 60D (T3i is slightly cheaper). If you do take a lot of still photos, look at the Canon 7D or 5D. Alternately, the Lumix GH2 is another really good DSLR camera.

u/greenrobot · 1 pointr/ReviewThis

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Zoom-Nikkor/dp/B000KJQ1DG/ref=as_li_wdgt_fl_ex?&camp=212361&creative=383957&linkCode=waf&tag=ove03-20
I personally do not own this camera, but my sister did. I used it every now and then and I found it very easy to use. It's a really good starting DSLR but not to great on features. It best feature is that it is a Nikon so you can basically use any Nikon lens in existence.

u/horribleweather · 1 pointr/photography

I started with a Canon and an 18-55mm lens along the lines of this. Very user friendly and great quality pictures. Refurbished models in general are a great deal- what's more important is that you look into investing in lenses that you can use in the future.

u/pesante0013 · 1 pointr/photography

Oh, /r/photography, you are my savior! I need help deciding on a camera purchase, and I believe you are the experts to ask. I am looking for a camera to use for wildlife photography and am going back and forth between two options: the nikon p510 or the nikon d40 (I'm open to other options within the same price range if you have any suggestions). I found a refurbished p510 online for $230 but my friend's mom is selling her d40 for $150 (it's the basic setup so there's no vast assortment of lenses or accessories with it). I know this is like comparing apples to oranges; they're both fruits but one takes better pictures. I've pondered over this but I figured I should ask the experts. Help me, /r/photography, you're my only hope!

u/PandasRLove · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

This
I have always wanted a nice quality camera. I really love photography and would really enjoy doing it as a hobby :D

But also, this I really really really really want it! <3 But I would NEVER spend that much money on something for myself.

u/cialowicz · 23 pointsr/photography

Dental photos, huh?

Well, that implies a macro-ish range (although maybe not true 1:1), while taking photos of people. Since we're talking macro here, I'd suggest a crop camera, which will get you better reproduction ratios or deeper DOF given the same framing.

I'd also suggest getting something like a ring flash.

I'd go with this setup:

  • Nikon D7100. $1200.
  • Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR micro - a great macro lens with good working distances. $880.
  • Closeup lighting, like this or this. $350-720.

    You're well under $3k there. Might even want to get the D7100 with the kit lens (18-105), so you can do more general photography while you're not working.

    Remember: lighting is very, very important. You'll get shit photos if you just blow the full $3k on a D800 and bottom-end macro lens with no lights. Mouths tend to be dark. Indoor areas are dark. Buy a good ring flash, and don't skimp out on a terrible macro lens. You need something at least 90mm or longer so you're not hitting people's teeth.
u/MrIronTummy · 1 pointr/pics

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3000-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B002JCSV5I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368109602&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+d3000
$430, not just the body either, comes with the 52 mm lens. and amazon will be your friend. Also, if you are a student of some sort and have a .edu email, you get free prime for 6 months! and I got the wide angle and flash off amazon too, super cheap.

u/Dick_Lazer · 2 pointsr/videography

Sure, but I mean it doesn't have to be a t3i, I just meant to shop around a bit and that you don't necessarily need the latest model when these are essentially all 1080p cameras with pretty similar sensors & bodies. This one seems like a good deal right now though ($355) and has wifi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNTPN8C/

u/perpterds · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

So, I didn't see the post I originally found, so you might need to do some google research. I can't speak to the quality of anything honestly, as I've no experience with them, myself.


Anyhow, I did also find the Amazon listings:


Body only, no lens, $999.00 US
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-Megapixel-Sensor/dp/B01BUYK04A/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1550152289&sr=1-3&keywords=canon%2B80d&th=1


Body + Kit lens 18mm-135mm (it's a pretty solid zoom), $1399.00 US
https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-Megapixel-Sensor/dp/B01BUYJX6G/ref=sr_1_3?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1550152289&sr=1-3&keywords=canon%2B80d&th=1


Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM lens
This is possibly *the* best lens you can get below $400-$500, especially in terms of sharpness. It's what I used for that photo linked above, and it's nearly the only lens I use (despite having about 4 other lenses). And it's only $125. I recommend this even higher than the 80D itself, if you get *any* Canon.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-STM-Lens/dp/B00X8MRBCW/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1550152582&sr=1-3&keywords=canon+ef+50mm+f%2F1.8+stm+lens

u/AzuLL · 4 pointsr/photography

I went backpacking for 5 days in the Sierra Nevada's 2 years back. Got some great shots with a Samsung Galaxy S3 if you can believe it. Airplane mode and dimming screen brightness made the battery last, got good panoramas. Now I've been sucking it up and bringing my DSLR. If your willing to lug, check out a Pentax K50, weather sealed, weather sealed kit lens, for about [400] (http://amzn.com/B00DBPKAAG). Otherwise I've heard good things about the Ricoh GR, the Sony Rx100 series, and Fuji x100s.

u/Praelium · 1 pointr/photography

I took a class recently and used the Canon T5i Rebel, which I really enjoyed. But now that I'm buying my own camera I'm struggling to find the right skill vs price balance.

Is a $600 camera too much for a beginner who just wants to photograph landscapes, night scenes, and everyday objects? In class we used manual mode exclusively -- something with a lot of versatility in that aspect would be great. I also want the basic features so I can learn and explore this hobby without accidentally paying extra for luxuries only a highly experienced photography could use. But I also don't want to be kicking myself 1 year from now for buying such a limiting camera, you know?

I visited a local store and the owner recommended the Nikon D5300.

Nikon D5300 - $500

Nikon D3300 - $450

Nikon D3000 - $150

\^\^\^ I found those other two by reading through this thread.

On top of this I'll need a lens, tripod, case, and SD card. But the issue isn't really price but rather overestimating the quality of camera I realistically need.

If anyone can offer some guidance I'd really appreciate it, because this is stressing me out. Thank you.

u/ferlessleedr · 1 pointr/Futurology

| Item | Price
---|---|----
Camera | Canon Rebel XS DSLR | $243.49 used
Lens | Opteka 500-1000mm f/8 High Definition Telephoto Mirror Lens | $114.95 new
Result | Contributing to astronomy by finding a new fucking planet | Priceless

Same camera as he used according to here but a different lens. However this lens should actually be a more powerful magnification than the one he used. I think. If there are people who know cameras out there better than me and I'm wrong please correct me.

Regarding the laptop, I don't know how processor-heavy the number-crunching portion of this is, but you could probably do this on whatever home PC you have already. The arduinos and other controllers will be relatively cheap. Altogether I'd say this project is easily less than $1000.

u/BrandanG · 9 pointsr/cars

I use Canon because I had access to Canon lenses when I first started shooting cars, but Nikon also makes great cameras.

Right now a Canon T6 with an 18-55mm lens is $450. Add a 50mm f/1.8 and you can have a lot of fun shooting cars.

u/doggexbay · 2 pointsr/Filmmakers

The Sony RX100 has a great reputation as a budget video camera, but it's a point & shoot so it might not make the best option depending on what you want to teach. I think you can get a couple of Canon 60Ds on your budget if you want to teach camera-work specifics.

Do you want to teach cinematography or storytelling? For camera specifics, you might want to shop for more sophisticated cameras than the RX100. If you want to teach storytelling techniques, then you don't need a 60D for video; just about any smartphone will do. Depending on the smartphone, a few 60Ds may be cheaper. :)

u/magus424 · 2 pointsr/photography

Well if you want to stay in the same line, the 60D is ~$880

Or there's the T3i for ~$670

Both still use EF and EF-S lenses, so your existing lens will work just fine on either.

e: I have the 60D and love it - the articulated LCD alone is quite helpful, but the T3i has that as well - my main decision maker was the button layout and feel of the camera - I liked holding the 60D much more, and thought the button layout made more sense.

u/nicking44 · 1 pointr/Nikon

Would it be a good idea to go with this bundle

Or just buy the parts I need camera, case, tripod, SD?

All links go to amazon.com

I don't really care about the filters in the bundle since they are probably trash anyways, and I might have better ones lying around my house anyways that I can use if I want to try them out. But I'm not sure about the other lenses, and items. But I figured if i get the bundle I can try different attachments out and see how I like them. but if to many of the items are going to be trash I would prefer to spend the extra money and buy what I need/want so I don't waist more money

I'M open to alternatives, it seems like from my research this would be a good camera to go with, but if you have any alternatives (try to limit to ~$700 with everything (SD, Camera. case, tripod, etc)

u/echis · 1 pointr/photography

In August, my wife and I will be going to New Mexico to visit some family. We're planning to do a day hike up a mountain and I was hoping to take my camera (Cannon T5 bundle), but I'm not sure what kind of gear would be nessisary/needed for a hike that wouldn't be too strenuous to take along. I am very new to photography and have a somewhat limited budget so I don't need anything too fancy, just anything that will make the hike easier, or help me get better photos.

u/Espiochaotix16 · 2 pointsr/photography

$300 is honestly really low, but there are some great deals this Cyber Monday for the entry-level cameras, like the Nikon D3400 w/ 18-55mm and 70-300mm lens: https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3400-NIKKOR-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B01KITZRBE/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1511803634&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=d3400%2Bnikon&th=1

I chose this over the basic 18-55mm kit because its currently on 50% discount



u/ReigningCatsNotDogs · 1 pointr/photography

Hey man, is this camera any good? It looks like it matches up pretty well with the other ones you said (in terms of lens and stuff like that) but I am a noob when it comes to this. It is the Canon XS and it is the daily deal on Woot.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-Digital-18-55mm-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323803102&sr=8-1

u/RickSanchez_ · 1 pointr/photography

I'm wondering if I should get a new camera. I bought a Canon Rebel XS ( http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG ) many, many years ago and still only have the same lens. The camera still works fine, as far as I'm aware.

I've been thinking about getting into photography again and was wondering if it would be beneficial to get a kit from Amazon (something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-18-55mm-75-300mm-Accessory/dp/B00J34YO92/ref=lp_2476680011_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1464897016&sr=1-1 ) OR should I just get a few new lens and keep using my current camera?

Thanks!

u/ItsMeEntropy · 4 pointsr/photography

I was going to recommend a Canon, but I don't think there are any Canon DSLR bodies under $700 that can do 1080p@60fps (Only 30 fps). So your choices for #1 would either be the Nikon D3300 or the Nikon D5300. Image quality wise, they should be exactly the same (they use the same sensor), however the D5300 has a flippy screen (useful for video), a better autofocus system (for stills), and wifi. I don't usually recommend the D5300 over the D3300 because I don't find these three features worth the $200-300 difference in price, but in your case it's what fits your criteria: D5300.

Disclaimer for camera #2: I'm not too well versed in Nikon point and shoots (and point and shoots in general), so I don't have as much confidence in this recommendation. With that said, point and shoots, especially in this price range, tend to all be very similar in feature sets and performance. It's going to be a bit tricky to find a point and shoot under $300 with 1080p@60 FPS, I'm not sure if it even exists. The closest Nikon camera I can find is the Coolpix S7000, 1080 @ 60i.

u/Syzygy_____ · 1 pointr/photography

Looked into it abit, they seem nice but definitely on the higher end f the spectrum price wise, especially with some of the lens'.

Think I might pull the trigger on the d3400

u/provideocreator · 1 pointr/videography

That's not really much to go on, but you'll be good with one of the newer Canon 80D DSLR cameras for $1399.99. It's not 4K like some of the other cameras at this price, but the advantage here is that the 80D has fantastic autofocus. It also comes with a 18-135mm lens which gives you plenty of flexibility for zoom.

If you want something that does 4K video, more zoom, and worse autofocus, then you can consider the Panasonic G7 with 14-140mm lens for $697.99.

^This ^post ^contains ^affiliate ^links.

u/johnthefig · 1 pointr/photography

Oh wow nice. I didn't even know about this. Would this he good right here? https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Zoom-Nikkor/dp/B000KJQ1DG thanks for showing me this camera

u/ethanbrecke · 1 pointr/canon

Im fine waiting longer and saving some more money, maybe $400-500. What would be a good C/F one that is durable? I dont really care about how much the unit weighs itself, or how about how small it collapses to. Im mainly going car camping, so i need something that stays stable for 3-4 hours. Attached below is the camera and lens im planning on using, so it gives you a bit more information, weight wise, and size wise on the camera equipment.

Camera

Lens

u/rrpjdisc · 1 pointr/sigurros

Okay cool. Yeah I was just using a Sony DSC-RX100M3, because the venue last year didn't let you take in DSLRs annoyingly.

Hopefully this time I can bring in my Nikon D5300 -- do you think that will be sufficient? I only have the basic lens for that, which you can see here: https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Focus-S/dp/B00I1CPA0O

These are examples of the shots I got with the Sony DSC-RX100M3 last year:

http://imgur.com/a/68zHe

http://imgur.com/a/z5emZ

If you have the time, do you have any pointers of how I could have taken those shots better / also incase I'm limited to only a non-DSLR camera again this year?

u/BeardedCanadianEazer · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

The Canon SL2 is on sale right now in Canada might be too in the USA, 600$ great camera I love mine.
https://www.amazon.ca/Canon-Rebel-DSLR-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B071K62DPN

u/AlternateContent · 1 pointr/photography

This D7100?, no problem with refurbished, but if it is worth it, like 300$ worth it, to go with a new 7200, would you recommend it? I could swing the 1200

u/riahxoxo · 3 pointsr/photography

I have a Canon EOS Rebel T5 and would love some tutorial/class/resources for stepping up my game.

Some resources regarding pet photography would also be very welcome, since I volunteer at the local shelter and was drafted as the unofficial cat photographer, ha.

u/clickity_click_click · 1 pointr/photography

This should get you started. The canon equivalent is here which will also work quite well. If you want you can add the 50mm f1.8 for either system which will give you beautiful portraits. Don't get your hopes up about indoor action though. Nothing in your price range is going to excel at that. I should note that lenses, and not cameras, are the biggest deciding factor in the quality of the results you will get.

u/Oidoy · 1 pointr/photography

help! i want to get into photography and have looked at the nikon d3200 how does that sound? also is the 18-55mm VR lense good enough?


and when i look on amazon theres 2 different ones where i cannot tell the difference

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D3200-Digital-18-55mm-Lens/dp/B00I3M5U5M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1465227527&sr=8-5&keywords=Nikon+d3200

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D3200-Digital-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B007VBGTX8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1465227527&sr=8-3&keywords=Nikon+d3200

u/mrpyrotec89 · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

First off; thank you so much for writing this post. It is very informative and i really appreciate the time you took to write this.

my first question is for the body. Should I go with the NIkon 7000 or take this bundle deal with the Nikon d3400. Otherwise I can't find a Pentax k5 for under 500

What are your thoughts on those? Once again thanks for your input

u/AlanBeforeTime · 3 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

Bora Bora I mean look at how beautiful it is

Obviously wherever the pic is taken in.

Ill take this camera to take amazing pictures

I'll take my family

u/flaz · 1 pointr/photography

I imagine r/AskPhotography/ is probably a better place for this question. There are dozens of good directions to take in terms of recommended gear for beginners. Water restistance and durability usually cost quite a bit of money when dealing with DSLRs, and so I don't have any recommendations for those, other than maybe storing the gear in a pelican or skb case?

My short recommendation would be this Canon T6 kit at amazon for $450. You'll still need a some sort of memory card reader and small-ish card for about $20 more. You'll use the 18-55mm lens for normal shooting, and the 75-300mm for zooming out to wildlife.

u/kaymar · 1 pointr/Cameras

Any preferences, like Canon, Nikon, Sony, etc...? I'm a Canon person and I recommend their Rebel lines, especially t1i to begin. It's so cheap now but it's a solid entry level DSLR. I think you should start with the kit lens, regular 18-55mm, and play with it for while until you know which lens to buy next. I found an used only for $299 with the lens from Amazon seller: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T1i-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B001XURPQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377301675&sr=8-1&keywords=t1i

u/Bossman1086 · 2 pointsr/canon

I just bought an 80D yesterday. I upgraded from a Rebel T3i that I've been using for the last couple years.

For what it's worth, Amazon has it on sale for $100 off right now and you might want to take a look here, too (keep in mind these are both body only).

That said, the 6D is still a great camera - especially for landscape shots where you don't need a more robust AF system like in the 80D. Before I pulled the trigger on the 80D, I was also considering the 6D and almost went with that instead.

u/NotABiscuit · 3 pointsr/videos

It says on the video description:

>Filmed with Sony a7s and Canon 5D Mark III RAW

Amazon links: A7S Canon 5d III

Lenses can cost anywhere between $300-$3000 depending on the type. Cine lenses can be a bit cheaper than photography ones since they don't need fancy features like autofocus and image stabilisation. Most video guys prefer to do everything manually.

It's amazing what consumers and amateurs can afford these days as technology progresses!

u/ChineseLabia · 1 pointr/Portland

Watch some YouTube videos or read articles on composition. It makes a huge difference.

Phones are pretty limited for anything besides well lit, relatively close up shots. You might consider buying and older model DSLR like a D40

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B000KJQ1DG/ref=mw_dp_primenote_olp?ie=UTF8&condition=all

With an SLR you get optical zoom, bigger sensor, choice of aperture, etc. Lots more control. Learn some basic touch up techniques and you could make some really sharp photos.

u/_Razor · 1 pointr/photography

Hey guys,

I'm going to buy my first DSLR and i decided to start with the D3200. I went to check out prices everywhere and found a strange deal on amazon of it. Here's the link:

http://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B008RXU0M0/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1394626648&sr=1-3

Here's the normal and more popolar deal:

http://www.amazon.it/gp/aw/d/B007VBGTX8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1394626648&sr=1-1


The price difference is huge!
It's a kit and still cheaper than the body only on amazon. How is something like this even possible?


I know it's in italian and difficult to understand for you, but i don't know where else i could ask. I just got into photography and i can't see any differences, it seems like the warranty is different, the cheaper one has also a sdcard and on there's no [EU Version] written like in the other one. What do you think?

u/genuinearticle · 4 pointsr/Cameras

The D7100 would probably be the best fit. The D90 was replaced with the D7000. You could also look at the D7200 if you wanted to go another step up, although it costs a little more.

u/FaithE12 · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

Ah, I'm just worried that the quality will be lacking. After doing some research, I found that something like this is affordable and seems like a good quality. What makes a point and shoot better?

u/decorama · 3 pointsr/Cameras

It sounds like you're looking for a quality entry level DSLR. There are many to choose from. Here are a few:

u/Chroko · 4 pointsr/photography

Nikon D40 - $409. This is an incredible camera for the price, the next real step up costs $1000 more.

Spend maybe $20 on a UV / protection filter and a 4GB SDHC card - save the rest.

When you've got a bit of experience, you'll know if you want a basic telephoto zoom to get a little closer to your subjects - or something a little more exotic for low-light indoor shooting.

Just be aware that there will always be more expensive and complicated equipment to tempt you. Remember that the skills and creativity of the operator are the most important factor in producing good art. So long as your camera isn't complete junk - upgrades and fancy lenses may be fun to play with - but they won't magically improve the quality of your pictures.

u/t3ch1 · 2 pointsr/videography

Thanks for the info. The point A and B will be close to the same focal plane.

Someone recommended this camera:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T3i-Digital-Imaging-18-55mm/dp/B004J3V90Y/

or the more expensive:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-CMOS-Digital-Camera-3-0-Inch/dp/B0040JHVCC

Do you have any favorites?

u/unrealkoala · 3 pointsr/photography

You might be able to nab a Nikon D7100 and a Tokina 11-16 f/2.8 II for about that price.

You're basically looking for a fast wide angle which would cover architecture, astrophotography, and landscapes. You're going to be lacking a medium zoom, but perhaps you can save up for that later. Don't forget a tripod at some point!

u/zainut85 · 1 pointr/photography

In your opinion, what would the best lens be to capture pictures like this. I have a very basic DSLR (canon Rebel XS). http://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-Digital-18-55mm-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG

u/theSweetLou · 2 pointsr/DSLR

You just missed a Canon t5 deal on Amazon for Black Friday, but you can still grab one for $449 which isn't terrible. (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-75-300mm/dp/B00V73JZY6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449091128&sr=8-1&keywords=cannon+t5+dslr)

But, I'd like to note that the older t2i/t3i are much more favorable. A lot of people I know have complaints about the t5 models. Differences can be adequately reviewed here: http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-EOS-Rebel-T5-vs-Canon-T3i/detailed

If you're really looking for options, check out snapsort.com in general- they have a slider, so you can put in your budget and find the right camera for you.

u/minimalmonochrome · 1 pointr/photography

Thanks for the thoughts MinkOWar! I'm a bit overwhelmed by the options. The more I look the more I think that an optical viewfinder is also a must as this will likely be used in very sunny environments. I wish I could find something just like the Sony Alpha a5000 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HNJWU3G) with one. Considering the Olympus OM-D E-M10 maybe if I can find one? Looks a bit bulkier though, and my bigger issue then is how to pick an intro lens with it?

EDIT:

Maybe the Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit (https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B01CO2JPYS) would be a decent choice? Don't love the look of it but that's getting picky.

u/henraldo · 1 pointr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

"Girlsplaywow is a jerk" is the biggest lie I've said today.


Gift card towards my wife's birthday present would be awesome
She wants this omg camera

u/Mikegengsta · 1 pointr/photography

Looking to get my first DSLR camera. After some research I've concluded the D3400 is a good choice. How's the price looking? Is there any reason to wait

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KITZRBE

Thank you.

u/acts541 · 1 pointr/photography

I'd go ahead and get the 600D. If you wanted to save some money, I've got the 500D which works just fine for a starter, then you could probably grab the 50mm 1.8 which once you outgrow the kit lens, is generally the next step.

u/Sailorcuff · 1 pointr/photography

Would getting the 80d with the 18-135 f/3.5 kit as well as a canon 50mm f/1.4 be a good starting set up?

u/EngineeringIsHard · 1 pointr/photography

I'm more interested in landscape and astrophotography when discussing the "outdoors".

I thought the d5xxx had AF? Same with the kit lens in the Amazon package?

I also have general purpose photography in mind... DIY albums and build process stuff. My point and shoot takes ok pictures in good lighting, but I'm usually too lazy to set up that for all cases (or is difficult in a woodshop) and I'm looking at better gear to help out.

u/Ruschnav · 2 pointsr/Mustang

The 3300 is a very solid choice. If you can an extra 100 bucks for the 3400 then go for the 3400. The 3400 has wireless capability which comes in handy more often than you think. And the one I linked includes the Nikkor 70-300mm long lens which is actually a pretty decent kit lens.

Also take a look around for used gear. I've seen some slightly used 5500 for around 500. Check Facebook and Craigslist for some deals.

u/theatre_kiddo · 2 pointsr/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

I would go to Las Vegas and stay at the MGM Grand. I've always wanted to see a show at Cirque Du Soleil. I would bring my boyfriend along with me. I would bring [this awesome camera] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KJQ1DG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=17EDOD53W0EYL&coliid=I1DADLZAB6AXTI) with me to document all my adventures.

I'm not sure how many days that much money would cover, but I'm going to guess at least 2-4 days.

u/rustyorcweapon · 1 pointr/disney

For those interested here is the kit that I used to take this, and most of my photos. Due to this camera's high ISO ability, photography at night (with a tripod/stabilization is an ease).

u/Snoopyrun · 1 pointr/india

Till 30000-35000 approximately. Please give me any alternate suggestion as well.

At the basic level, i am not able to find out what is the difference between cameras such as for example:
CANON EOS 1300D

and

NIKON D3400

and say
NIKON D5300

u/DesigN3rd · 1 pointr/Cameras

I took a couple of film classes in college but didn't end up minoring in photography since I didn't have the money for a DSLR at the time. I still have the Canon K2 body but am wanting to get a DSLR body that will work with the EOS lenses I already have. My question is whether or not a refurbished camera is going to be a good body. I'm trying to bring in some freelance design work to get the money for the DSLR and am trying to get an idea of what I'll need to spend. This one is Amazon renewed, should it be a good deal or should I look at brand new? Canon EOS Rebel T6 Digital SLR Camera Kit with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is II Lens, Built-in WiFi and NFC - Black (Renewed) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNTPN8C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gz6NDbS5VKKC2

u/astrotol · 2 pointsr/telescopes

I'm using Canon 1000D/XS and it cost around $100.

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=canon+xs&qid=1572421306&sr=8-3

I'm very happy with it. I own Canon T3i as well but I'm not using it for astrophotography.

u/Cike176 · 0 pointsr/Filmmakers

Camera: canon t6 refurbished $350
audio: rode ntg2, an xlr cable, cheap boom pole
You can get the mic used for about $200, spend another $200 for a tascam dr-60

A 5 in 1 reflector kit from neewer for another $20

A few clamp lights and 3200/5600k bulbs


An okay tripod for now

And a cheap shoulder rig

That all should come out to around $1000 and should definitely be enough to get you started. Some of the stuff is a bit cheaper and you’ll need to replace as you move on and understand your needs better but there’s not much quality equipment to be bought if you need a whole package for around $1000

u/GuilhermeFreire · 3 pointsr/DSLR

for around this price you don't really have a lot of choices.

You can find a Canon T5 or with some luck a T6

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB1BTWI/ref=psdc_3017941_t2_B01LQMI4V2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNTPN8C/ref=psdc_3017941_t2_B00IB1BTWI

or the Nikon 3300

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3300-AF-P-18-55mm-Digital/dp/B01JN28QQA/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518111206&sr=1-3&keywords=nikon+D3300

And the sony offer in this price range is the 5100, that is a mirrorless, nor a DSLR.



I do prefer the Canon, but mostly because I have a Canon and lots of accessories. I bought a T6 for my sister so she can borrow what she needs.

Used market is a mess... Sometimes you get a Canon 5D for 300, and sometimes you can't even get a T5i... And you never know about the shutter, if it is busted or working fine.

Buy new or refurbished, it is "safer".

I would consider a little bit higher price point and maybe a mirrorless.

u/koldingfilms · 2 pointsr/videography

No problem! You can buy an adapter for the G7 which will let you use Canon lenses, but you'll lose some functions, such as reliable autofocus. But otherwise there are plenty of G7 lenses that you can get for pretty cheap.

MagicLantern is a 'hack' that will enable the 60D to record RAW video at a resolution of 1734x976, which is not even 1080p.. Whereas on the G7, you can record 3840x2160 (4k) video without having to hack it, obviously.

I'd say go for the G7, and definitely not the 60D, which is by the way still more expensive.

u/terkistan · 1 pointr/AskPhotography

amazon US sells that bundle for US$427, and it was $399 last Black Friday. New, with full warranty.

The newer T6 2-lens bundle sells new, with full warranty, for $449.

So, aside from the question of checking out gear, make sure this deal is really a deal.

u/funran · 1 pointr/todayilearned

Hey, I've got a Cannon Rebel XS (here http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CBKJGG). I live in Oklahoma, have a tripod. Can I take a picture like this with my camera? Do I need a special lens? Any advice would be so awesome, thanks!

Oh, I also have this lens, but it's more for portraits. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00007E7JU

u/psychedelianaut · 3 pointsr/LSD

Thanks!

Was shot on a Canon EOS Rebel T6 body, using a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX lens : )

u/BenjaminReilly · 3 pointsr/photography

Not sure about price drops but you can use see how prices have been trending on Amazon using CamelCamelCamel: https://camelcamelcamel.com/Canon-Digital-18-135mm-3-5-5-6-Stabilization/product/B01BUYJX6G


Also, BB price-matches Amazon prices so keep that in mind.

u/raykoutj · 2 pointsr/Cameras

Refurbished D7100 costs around 600$ with taxes. Good camera all around.

u/Hundekuchen_ · 9 pointsr/pcmasterrace

Thanks :3

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T1i, aka 500d

Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

The lens is mostly what gives this "depth of field" effect

u/OhOhOhMyGosh · 1 pointr/OkCupid

My birthday is not too far off. If I can lose 30 pounds by the actual day I'll be so proud of myself. So far it's only been five pounds that I may or may not have gained back over the past weekend. So far I'm starting to watch my carb and sugar intake. I was trying on my summer dresses from years past and noticed that one fits a little loose than it has previously.

As for work, still working on gaining more responsibility. Weird to say that it's almost been a year since starting. Time has certainly flown.

As soon as I obtain the money I'll work on getting the camera. I've narrowed it down to a Canon or a Nikon. Kind of leaning towards the Canon. I liked the weight of it, but the Nikon has ultra-clear images.

u/baaalk · 1 pointr/photography

Which of these would you recommend?

Option 1

Option 2

I am not looking to do any specific type of photography at the moment. However, down the road I may get into some very basic macro. /shrug

I'm sorry I can't really give any more information, for I am just about as new to this as you can be.

u/kerrz · 2 pointsr/photography

This is the same model camera. T1i = 500D. In the US it retails for $649 = £416. That's the base price in the US, not even a sale price.

Unfortunately, I can't tell you if it's a good deal. It's a lot more than I'd pay for that camera as a "sale" price, but I don't know what sort of prices you're looking at generally in the UK.

From doing a quick search of Amazon.co.uk... I can say that all of their cameras seem to be similarly over-priced. Perhaps Amazon.co.uk is just a bad place to buy camera gear. Hopefully a UK-based person pops in with some advice on a better place to buy your kit.

u/dwesjones · 2 pointsr/hardwareswap

It does. It's this camera and lens: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D3000-Digital-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B002JCSV5I

It comes with a Nikon bag too (if you select the 6 piece outfit kit under the style on Amazon, it's the bag that shows up in the pictures).

The only minor issue is that the flash doesn't pop up fully when you have it on flash mode. It has to be pulled up the rest of the way then it works fine. It might just need a greasing on the hinges, I haven't checked it recently.

edit - if anyone wants pictures I can take some later tonight

u/inverse_squared · 2 pointsr/AskPhotography

I agree. Skip the lens. If you can afford a little more, I would also look at the Canon SL2 instead:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-DSLR-Camera-18-55mm/dp/B071K62DPN

u/TNoD · 1 pointr/photography

So I want to get into photography. I've looked around, did research and made up my mind on getting the pentax k-50 which is right along what I want to spend.

http://www.amazon.ca/Pentax-K-50-DA-18-55mm-Kit/dp/B00DBPKAAG/

My question(s) is, do I need to buy anything else? Amazon states that it comes with a battery? I assume the charger comes with it? Do I need to buy a shoulder strap?

Is there anything else I might be overlooking as a first time buyer? Anything I should be weary of? Should I buy a bag for travel/protection? If so which one?

u/matart91 · 2 pointsr/italy

La a6000 è preferibile in campo fotografico perchè ha il mirino ottico, a differenza della a5100 che ha solo quello digitale con tutti i contro legati (consumo di batteria in primis).

Ad ogni modo le mirrorless sony hanno anche molto funzioni per i dilettanti quindi se cerchi la qualità di una reflex e le dimensioni di una compatta è perfetta.

u/DarkestSage · 1 pointr/pentax

Is it still worth the price it's selling for on amazon? It's around $450 w/the 18-55mm lens.

u/hhd411wild · 2 pointsr/photography

> Not sure about price drops but you can use see how prices have been trending on Amazon using CamelCamelCamel: https://camelcamelcamel.com/Canon-Digital-18-135mm-3-5-5-6-Stabilization/product/B01BUYJX6G
>

If OP lives outside of NY, then OP can price match with BHPhotoVideo where OP doesn't have to pay sales tax.

u/dzetcor · 1 pointr/videography

If you've invested in Canon lenses, maybe the Canon SL2 will be a nice upgrade for you especially coming from 600D. It can shoot shoot full HD 1080p at 60FPS. Its small, lightweight and has Fast & Accurate Dual Pixel auto focus. Here's a sample video shot from Canon SL2/200D with some slowmo shot in 60FPS. And unlike the Sony A6000, you can use an external microphone to capture better audio.

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My housemate bought a camera but received a different one
>Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'm not sure where else to post it. My housemate recently bought a camera from somebody off of our college's craigslist page.
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> http://imgur.com/a/zP7OS
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> The title says that it is a "Canon Rebel T5 Camera" but it is not, it is actually a Canan Rebel XS.
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> The Rebel T5 looks like this: https://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-75-300mm/dp/B00V73JZY6
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> and if you look at the camera from the facebook post, the logo is in the bottom right and says XS. He didn't realize until a few hours later that he'd been sold a different camera. When he tried to contact the seller she first said that she had sold him the correct camera, and later proceeded to block him on facebook. Is there anything my housemate can do to try and get his money back, or is he out of luck?
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u/cleansoap · 5 pointsr/photography

> The D400 will be priced around $1000

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-D7100-24-1-DX-Format-Digital/dp/B00BI9X7UC

Nobody can agree on much about what the D400 should or will or if be, but you will not get a new D400 at $1000 before the end of inventory clearance sales. I never saw the D200 for less than $600 - and that was inventory clearance at the dawn of the 300s announcement (five years into the D200)