Camera/Photography Questions

[Mike]

Not sure I'm looking at the right think how is this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Canon-EFS-55-250mm-250-f-4-0-5-6-IS-Lens-50D-7D-T1i-/290538150584?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item43a56c5ab8#ht_1692wt_885

[Mike]

best zoom lens for budget is 55-250mm, hands down.

Picked up a refurbished unit from cannon today. 20% off D2B712 and free shipping with SHIP12 if anyone wants canon gear.

[Fanitron]

^awesome man now let's see some shots with the new lens! 

[timot_one]

I want to pick up an 18-200 lens since the auto focus motor died on my 18-55. I just wish they were a little cheaper.

[Mike]

I want to pick up an 18-200 lens since the auto focus motor died on my 18-55. I just wish they were a little cheaper.

Canon or you still using the D40?

[Mike]

^awesome man now let's see some shots with the new lens! 

As soon as it comes in

[timot_one]

Still using the D40. Anything else would be a waste of money for me since I really haven't spent much time getting good with my camera yet.

[slipkord]

I shouldn't have looked at Ryans profile, now I want a camera. What do you guys know about the Nikon D40 SLRs? I can get a bundle with everything, lens, body, software, charger, etc for $300 on egay. Recommendations?

[gargantula99]

Jer, I moved your question here.

You're welcome.

[timot_one]

I shouldn't have looked at Ryans profile, now I want a camera. What do you guys know about the Nikon D40 SLRs? I can get a bundle with everything, lens, body, software, charger, etc for $300 on egay. Recommendations?

That's what I've been using for the past few years.  It take good pictures and is a good starter camera.  I just haven't had the time or money to really invest in photography to get better at it.

[slipkord]

I want to get into photography, always wanted to, but its expensive as is any hobby. I unfortunetly don't know that much, especially about whats a good camera. I may get this D40, as its in very good shape. It would be nice to take pics not on a cell phone. Maybe I could turn this into a side business even.

[b_beau_09]

The D40 is relatively outdated, and it's been replaced in the Nikon lineup..  I'm not sure as to what is actually out there as an entry level body.  There's nothing wrong with getting an older camera either, just make sure it's in decent shape, and doesn't have a shit ton of actuation's.

PM/text me if you want some more specific advice on lenses and such. 

[Nit3h4wk C0uP3]

I'm resurrecting an old thread! As tempting as it is to put my tax return all to my car, (muahaha) I was thinking a nice camera would serve me well instead.

This is my current camera. It's good at collecting dust:



I was thinking of something like this:



I would take it with me to meets, trips etc. We do a lot of beach/kayaking in the summer. Any thoughts?  I'm still comparing brands

[B.R.03EX]

I don't know a whole lot about Canons but I've heard they are great. I can't tell by the picture, is that a T3i or a T5i? I shoot with a Nikon and I love it. When I was comparing the two I noticed that Nikon's were a little bit cheaper and a little easier to learn with. That being said, I know a lot of people swear by Canon.

[Nit3h4wk C0uP3]

It's a T5i I have to hold it and see how easy it is to use. There's a Camera shop in Manchvegas,  i'll have to pick some brains! What Nikon do you have?