I'm looking into buying a DSLR camera sometime this winter or early 2009. I'm new, soooooooo I'm gonna need some help. I don't mind spending a bit more, as long as its a)worth it and b)will last me at least 4 years.

I heard Canons and Nikons were the best. I hate Sony BTW. I'll mostly be doing scenic, product shots, still life, landscape etc. None of that Anne Geddes baby stuff.

Also, lenses? How expensive are decent ones? High zoon/fish eye? I'm not gonna be too hardcore into it, but the options would be nice.


BTW is TA hiring n00bs lol


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Ye same with me i plan to buy a dslr in a month... around Christmas time... so far iam interested in Canon EOS 40D or Canon EOS 450d XSI... I was suggested to buy Canon EOS 450d xsi as is more a beginner camera and invest more into lense.... as canon eos 40d is more intermediate camera and i might not be able to use all of the futures... iam still in need of choosing the right lense.. so i would appreciate some help too

chinamon we need your advice...

the lens really depends on what you plan on shooting.
for an every day lens i would suggest something like the canon 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM. the best thing would probably be to use the kit lens that comes with it and see how that works for you. a lot people that dont get hardcore in to photography find that lens to be fine.

as for the body, start with an entry level like the canon rebel series and see how far that takes you. if you do feel the need to upgrade after a while then sell it and get something better. im still shooting with my rebel xti.

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do u know if they sell that lense in best buy or future shop..????

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Originally posted by Ukie07 do u know if they sell that lense in best buy or future shop..????

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...10068566&catid=

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodd...566&catid=26562

http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/st...2&itemID=134206

http://www.vistek.ca/store/CameraLe...-zoom-lens.aspx

http://www.adencamera.com/prod-over...=957&Category=7

adem camera's prices are the bestest ever!

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Take your time and have a look at the reviews on dpreview.com ... You can review the forums where people discuss on specific issues... Spend your money once, it is waste of money to sell your camera back...

Lens, buy something like 24-70... though I don't even have a digital camera as I am still analog photographer...

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"I always thought that if I managed to photograph somebody often enough, I could never lose them. My photographs are, however, the proof of how much I have lost." -- Nan Goldin (from "I'll Be Your Mirror")


Some say I am the most beautiful man on earth...

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Originally posted by MusicMatters Lens, buy something like 24-70... though I don't even have a digital camera as I am still analog photographer...

great 'L' lens but not too good when you're working with an aps-c sensor. when you only have one lens it is good to have something a little wider especially when travelling cuz people tend to take a lot of landscape shots. if you were to buy full frame (or 35mm slr like you) then the 24-70 is a very good choice.

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buy the canon-XSI body and add on an 18-200 lens..
you'll be set for a few years..

oh and don't loose it in a club!

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oh no plans to take it to the club... its just for personal interest...

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Originally posted by Ukie07 oh no plans to take it to the club... its just for personal interest...

you dont need a dslr to shoot homemade porn.

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hahaha havent thought about that... i should try to push my g/f for porno shoot...