Comments on: A Rookie Guide to Digital SLR Cameras

By: delhiwalla

delhiwalla — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 18:13:38 +0000

Thank you for providing an insight into the world of DLSR’s. I will be buying a DSLR in a few weeks and found your article extremely helpful. I have also enrolled for an entry level photography class to develop my skills.
I have narrowed my search to either Nikon D7000 with 18-50mm or a Cannon T3i with a similar lens. I have decided to wait to on the better lens until I learn and feel comfortable with all the features.
Given the choice between the two, which one would you prefer.
Thanks in advance.

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:22:18 +0000

Diona: Actually yes, I just wrote a follow-up recently. It's here.

By: Diona

Diona — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:02:48 +0000

This article was so helpful…Have you written (or thought of writing) an updated version? As you mentioned, the technology is updated so quickly, I would like to get your take on 2011. (I will admit being burned…I am still fuming that I got my dad a Kindle Keyboard last year and the Kindle Touch would have been soooo much better for him, and for less money!)

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By: Dirk Nienaber

Dirk Nienaber — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:24:51 +0000

Nikon D7000 Video Mode,

Has been compressed a lot but still reasonable resolution,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mzj6o-qoKc

By: medyum

medyum — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:57:45 +0000

I real your article and still don’t know what I’m doing having a SLR camera. I recently bought a Nikon d3000 and have been playing with it in AUTO mode because I have no idea what all the other settings are for. I hope to soon take just an adult photo class at the High School, until then I just keep reading on the Internet and your article is really informing. I intend to use it mostly to catch pictures of the great wildlife we have in our area. Which lens do you think I should invest in first? I only have the 18-55mm that came with the camera. I really would like to keep my purchase in a reasonable amount for just starting.

Medyum O?uz

By: Mike D.

Mike D. — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:02:47 +0000

Bill: I didn’t miss it at all. It came out a few months ago. This post was written a few years ago.

By: Bill Morrison

Bill Morrison — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:43:30 +0000

You seem to have missed the camera withe best sensor and highest iso range. Pentax K-5 is weather resistant and the anti shake is in the body so you do not have to repurchase it with each new lens. It also does High Dynamic Range within the camera and full 1080P hd movies. Which of the Canons and Nikons do all of those things?

By: Rob

Rob — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:26:18 +0000

A lot of sound advice here. I’ve been a Canon man for many years it’s refreshing to see that the smaller manufacturers such as Olympus, Pentax, questionably Sony are churning out very competitive and innovative cameras. Were I not commited to gear as far as lenses are concerned I would certainly have difficult decisions to make. Still, I would say you rarely go wrong with Canon but be prepared that your technology will be outdated within a few months.

By: medyum

medyum — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:51:30 +0000

I agree with you completely. However, These “advanced point and shoot” cameras look like an SLR to the uninititated eye, and I was trying to make the difference clear to a beginner.
Thanks for the correction, it will make things even more clear.

Medyum Niyazi

By: Caron Designs LLC

Caron Designs LLC — Sat, 15 May 2010 11:36:11 +0000

My camera died and I need to replace it – I am an artist that needs to photograph pieces that are one off pieces of art that are made of glass. I do not always have the funds to pay for a photographer. So I am looking for a recommendation on product shot photos as well my husband is a builder so he takes shots of foundations etc. But quality for him is important but not as much as my product photos. I really do not want to spend a fornute but do not want a crapy camera. Any suggestions?

By: cheryl

cheryl — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:34:55 +0000

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By: adam

adam — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:36:26 +0000

i wanna buy a dslr digital camera but i need cheap… 600 or less any help will be appreciated