Comments on: My Life in Photos

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:32:08 +0000

Did you buy one yet? We purchased a Nikon D60 around this time and absolutely 100% love it. Could not be happier, do not want anything more. .-= Rebekah's most recent blog post: In Search of Jane Austen =-.

By: Hawley

Hawley — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:40:07 +0000

I have been wanting to buy a digital SLR for some time now, having used manual cameras (an old nikon100 i think?) years back… but I simply don’t have much money. Is it possible to buy a good SLR (ideally digital, but im guessing that wouldnt be feasible) for under $500?

Thanks!

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:05:27 +0000

I have had many cameras over the many years I have been a Mother (31 to be exact), The most important thing about any camera is that it should be small enough to slip into your pocket and it should use AA batteries so that you can always carry a few in your other pocket. It doesn’t matter how the camera ‘rates’ compared to others and it doesn’tmatter how terriffic the features are compared to other cameras. If it’s not handy to have accessable at all times, you won’t get the really great shots.

By: Es

Es — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:12:31 +0000

I use a Nikon, and along with Anne I would also recommend the D90. I know that a lot of professionals use Nikons and I think they’re just better overall. But for what you’re using it for I’m sure the Canon would do just fine. It’s like the Lexus SUV vs. an Acura – they are both pretty nice, some just prefer one over the other. (I could live in a Lexus SUV they are so nice. My new dream car!)

By: Jenna

Jenna — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:48:16 +0000

Just pick a brand and stick with it. That’s the best advice you can get I think. All of the add-ons are expensive and very brand specific. :)

By: Mandy

Mandy — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:09:05 +0000

I am a Canon girl all the way. I have a Rebel, but I would love to move up some day to the 50D or Mark II (I can dream!) I fell in love with photography using Canon Point & Shoots, so it was a natural transition for me! I’m sure you will find that either would be a fabulous choice. If you are more familiar with one brand, I would say go with that. I know people who learned on Nikon P&S, and then got a Canon DSLR (and vice versa) and it drove them crazy trying to relearn where everything is.

Also, if you have a good friend who has one of the two, that can be helpful because they can show you the ropes if you have questions.

By: Cyd

Cyd — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:42:57 +0000

I am also a Nikon girl all the way. It’s a personal preference and bias, but from doing a lot of reading and a lot of asking of professional photographers, as long as you go with Canon or Nikon, you’ll be in good shape – they make, hands down, the best lenses you can find and ultimately good photos are all about the glass, not necessarily the body. My first 35mm film camera was Nikon, all of my point and shoot digitals have been Nikon, my DSLR is Nikon and our wedding photog shot with Nikon so again, just my personal bias – I think you’ll be thrilled with the photo quality either way!

By: The Feds

The Feds — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:18:14 +0000

Ami out of those 2 cameras I would go with the Nikon d300. It is a great camera we still shoot with 1 d300 and it still delivers at weddings we shoot. Yes I love my d700 but for the price a 300 is great. The body is sealed unlike most canons till you get to the higher price point. So you will be a little safe at the beach or whatever those Chicago winds blow at you. Plus we can answer any Nikon questions. Also we will be teaching more SLR classes over the next year too.

By: Carlene

Carlene — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:03:36 +0000

I am a Canon girl all the way. I have an old Nikon slr that I used in college when I was taking photography classes. Although I learned on a Nikon, I converted to Canon just for its quality and lenses. I bought a Canon Rebel a few years ago and even used it for some commerical photography work. We recently got the EOS 50D and LOVE LOVE IT! The best part is that we have all our older Canon lens and filters to use with it.

Its totally your preference and your photo taking abilities. If you are like me and do a little manipulation and editing on your photos in Photoshop then either one would really do. If you are all about taking un-edited photos I know Nikon has better settings to make that happen.

By: anne k.

anne k. — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:34:38 +0000

I’m a Nikon girl. When I started in taking photographs, I used Canon, but I switched. I liked the quality of Nikon lenses better. Instead of a D300, perhaps you might want to look into a D90. It’s a great camera body and a better transition if you’re a beginner.

I agree with pp that you should check out Jenna’s post regarding your first dSLR.