Looking for a good DSLR camera?

Daniel Cha

⢠Looking for a good DSLR camera.
⢠I would like a Up-2-Date Camera (within last year or so..no 2010 or lower)
⢠I would like it to have good resolution.
⢠I would like it to have good megapixels for my budget.
⢠Budget: $300 - $550

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Any DSLR is a good camera. But it will be only as good as you allow it to be, you have to learn how to use it.

Not all manufacturers update for no reason (like Canon), some Canon updates are actually downgrades. Pentax only update their cameras when they have something worthwhile to upgrade to which is why their K5 hasn't been updated for two years, and it's still the best camera with an APS sized sensor.

Mp IS resolution

Lots of Mp can downgrade an image and be noisier and have lower dynamic range. Pixel density matters more, Mp count is a headline figure especially for those people who don't understand cameras.

You might find someone who wants to sell their Pentax K5 within that price range, if you can find anybody who wants to part with it that is (unlikely).

Chris

Digital Camera and dslr Camera?

sukhirs

What is the difference between digital camera and dslr camera? What are the advantages of Dslr over Digital camera? Please share your experience .
Thanks
Tony
Thanks for all replies. In comparing pictures from Dslr and Digital camera, what differences one can find?

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DSLR stands for "Digital Single Lens Reflex" camera. The defining feature is the mirror box, in which a mirror sits in front of the image sensor, reflecting the image into the viewfinder. When you take a picture, the mirror flips up to expose the sensor to the light. However, there are many other features common to DSLRs, including:
Image Sensor that is over 10x bigger than point and shoot cameras, resulting in much lower noise, better low light performance, etc.
Interchangeable lenses allowing for almost unlimited shooting potential.
Much faster burst rate than P&S cameras (generally at least 3fps, up to around 10fps)
Compatible with more flashes and other shooting accessories.
Larger and more comfortable to hold.
and much more.

Disadvantages of SLRs are:
Much heavier, larger, more expensive.
Generally no movie mode (only the Canon 5D Mark II and the Nikon D90 can take video.)

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I need a DSLR camera for filming video. What camera and accessories should i get?

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Raymond

Hello, i am looking for a dslr camera for video. I am trying to get the video possible so right now price is not very much of a factor. Also Memory space is not a factor either. I just want hand down the best possible dslr video. If its important i am mostly filming professional snowboarding in both day time and night time situations.For me distance is not really much of a factor because i can get as close as i want.Right now i am looking at the nikon d800 mostly, but also the d7100 and the d4. I am also considering cannon but i prefer nikon. So, anyways what would be the best camera, lenses, mic and general setup including anything else necessary to get the best filming possible?

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To answer your questions would be an entire college course in motion photography, and this would not be the venue for that. But I do want to weigh in -
1. Don't pay any attention to those who say a DSLR can't do quality video. While there was a time when still cameras' video quality was sub-par, that time is largely over. Even some professional videographers are now buying higher-end DSLRs for their relatively low expense and availability of a wider selection of lenses. The market for pro dedicated video cameras is still strong, especially with newer tech like 4K and 8K beginning to take hold, but the lines are becoming more blurry every day between pro video and DSLR cameras.
2. Listen to photoace. I've been watching these questions for over 6 months now, and when I see he's answered I rarely see a point in adding anything. He is THE MAN - the only reason I'm saying anything now is to counter the naysayers, and to point out that the links photoace provided are over 3 years old, which is still in the right direction, but just needs to be said that things have progressed even further than they suggest (3 years is a long time in tech years). Here are a couple of links to current info I have found:

http://nofilmschool.com/?awt_l=OhIMk&awt_m=3jycuxSUmbBjwS7
http://www.redsharknews.com/

If you have $5-$10K to spend on low-medium end video equipment, or $15-$25K for the real pro thing, by all means go video camera (and many don't like the term "camcorder" - sounds very consumerish)
But if you want some really good gear (and don't forget the audio!) for up to $5K, you can do well with a DSLR.

What is the best DSLR camera for starters?

BELLAS MAM

I am looking to buy my DSLR camera. I don't want to get anything too expensive since I am just learning. Any suggestions on the way to go?

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This is a very personal choice and requires some investigation on your part. Many DSLR users will say that the brand they use is the only one anyone should buy but there are many excellent cameras at a WIDE range of prices features. I would suggest you take a little time to determine what you would like to make pictures of and what you want to do with them, then go to a site like Digital SLR Guide ~

http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/index.html

This site is designed to help you select a DSLR camera using free guidelines plus access to product reviews and explanatory articles on terminology and features. It provides tools to identify what your specific requirements are and how to evaluate various camera model's features and limitations. I think they hope you like them so much that you will come back to their web site and purchase some of the tutorial products they sell.

Here is a list of reliable brands (in alphabetical order) sold in the United States: Canon, Fujifilm, Leica (BIG $$$, limited selection), Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax and Sony (Sony has acquired the former Konica-Minolta camera product lines). Canon and Nikon are the most popular brands while Sony and Olympus have been battling for third and fourth place.

Each of these companies has several good products. The choice will often come down to what features you find desirable, how various models feel when you try to use them and how they fit your budget. Go to a store that sells the models you are interested in and try each model out to see how it feels to you or order on-line from someone that has a suitable return/exchange privelage.

HTH. Good luck!
email me if you have specific questions or concerns.

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what type of dslr camera do ulzzangs use?

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Dewi AnneC

im planning to buy one and i would like a dslr camera that can shot ulzzang-y photos. I know most of them do photoshop but still i want a camera like they use.i like D550. Any recommendations?

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The last Korean photographer I ran into was using a Nikon D3 with 70-200 mm and 200-400 mm lens at an airshow.

My guess is that those Ulzzang photos are taken using just about any dSLR camera. The style and quality has more to do with the skills of the photographer, than the actual camera brand they use

So, if you like the Canon 550D, go for it, but the camera will not do anything until you tell it to and that means that you must be able to control it.

What would be the best DSLR camera for a beginner?

Kase

I've recently became interested in taking up photography as a hobby. I already own a digital camera, but would like to purchase a DSLR camera to take better, more professional/artistic looking photos. I would mainly be using the camera to photograph my family/pets and when I travel. I would like something easy to use, but want high quality results. Any suggestions?

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While there are entry level dSLR cameras (less than $1,000), there are NO beginner dSLR cameras. They ALL work the same whether they cost $700 or $8,000.

Look at the Nikon D3100 or Canon T1i/500D

How professional or artistic your resulting images are will have all to do with your skills, NOT the camera

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