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Tenor CS · 10-08-2009, 01:41 PM

I have tons of both Nikon and Canon film and digital gear.

3 Nikon Bodies, 3 Canon Bodies, about 12 lenses total.

Both Nikon and Canon make perfectly acceptable DSLR's. My take-everywhere camera is a 4 year old Nikon D50. In my experience, the Canon shutters are quieter. My Nikons have slower, but more reliable auto-focus.

The 2 best good investments you can make:

1. A GREAT QUALITY bag that is cushioned enough to protect your gear and light enough that you can carry it around all day.
2. A tripod or monopod. Carbon fiber is expensive, but much lighter.

(As a bonus suggestion, regardless of what brand of body you get, spring for a 50mm/f1.8 lens. $100-125 or so, and essential for low-light photography. Your least expensive option in a prime (non-zoom) low-light lens.

Also, never buy grey market (not intended for US sale) stuff. You might save a few bucks, but not having a warranty isn't worth it.

PM me if you need more advice.

Example pics taken with my D50
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...6&l=574b4eaa24
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...6&l=9b72703b62

10-08-2009, 01:41 PM	#12
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: I am looking at a DSLR Camera I have tons of both Nikon and Canon film and digital gear. 3 Nikon Bodies, 3 Canon Bodies, about 12 lenses total. Both Nikon and Canon make perfectly acceptable DSLR's. My take-everywhere camera is a 4 year old Nikon D50. In my experience, the Canon shutters are quieter. My Nikons have slower, but more reliable auto-focus. The 2 best good investments you can make: 1. A GREAT QUALITY bag that is cushioned enough to protect your gear and light enough that you can carry it around all day. 2. A tripod or monopod. Carbon fiber is expensive, but much lighter. (As a bonus suggestion, regardless of what brand of body you get, spring for a 50mm/f1.8 lens. $100-125 or so, and essential for low-light photography. Your least expensive option in a prime (non-zoom) low-light lens. Also, never buy grey market (not intended for US sale) stuff. You might save a few bucks, but not having a warranty isn't worth it. PM me if you need more advice. Example pics taken with my D50 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...6&l=574b4eaa24 http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...6&l=9b72703b62 __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?