First D-SLR??

[RahulT]

Hi,

I have pretty obvious question that any amateur photographer would have while choosing new D_SLR. I am using Canon A2000IS and Nikon P500 for Photography and now I am thinking to switch to D-SLR. I need advice on selecting my first D-SLR and looking for Budget Camera anything good in Canon. (- 1K $ +) .


Thanks

Rahul Takale

[RichardTaylor]

See this thread.

http://digital-photography-school.co...ners-camera.ht

Personally I would go for a 60D mainly because of the better ergonomics over the Rebel series. Depending on what you are shooting it may take you a very long time to grow out of it ever.

[RahulT]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

See this thread.

http://digital-photography-school.co...ners-camera.ht

Personally I would go for a 60D mainly because of the better ergonomics over the Rebel series. Depending on what you are shooting it may take you a very long time to grow out of it ever.

Thanks for you input Richard I am not able to access the link you passed.

[RichardTaylor]

It about entry level cameras, however you still may find it of interest.

beginners camera

[veritasimagery]

Originally Posted by RichardTaylor

Personally I would go for a 60D mainly because of the better ergonomics over the Rebel series. Depending on what you are shooting it may take you a very long time to grow out of it ever.

I agree that the 60D is a great way to go. But another option would be the 600D and use the money saved to buy lenses. Personally I've never had ergonomic issues with the 600D/T3i, but that may be because I came from a Canon A-1, and various P&S cameras, so I've never used the dual dial feature and don't know what I'm missing. I just think that since their sensors and processors are nearly identical, you would be better off investing in quality glass.

[Tiberius]

Originally Posted by RahulT

Thanks for you input Richard I am not able to access the link you passed.

Click on his link and then manually type the missing "ML" into the address bar after the address.

[RahulT]

Originally Posted by veritasimagery

I agree that the 60D is a great way to go. But another option would be the 600D and use the money saved to buy lenses. Personally I've never had ergonomic issues with the 600D/T3i, but that may be because I came from a Canon A-1, and various P&S cameras, so I've never used the dual dial feature and don't know what I'm missing. I just think that since their sensors and processors are nearly identical, you would be better off investing in quality glass.

I would definitely consider that as I keep going on hike more often so i would need some telephoto zoom lens for landscapes ..any suggestion for macro lens as I have been using Canon A2000IS Point and shoot for Marco or Just Kit lens will do???

[Preeb]

Originally Posted by RahulT

I would definitely consider that as I keep going on hike more often so i would need some telephoto zoom lens for landscapes ..any suggestion for macro lens as I have been using Canon A2000IS Point and shoot for Marco or Just Kit lens will do???

Least expensive Canon macro is the EF-S 60mm f2.8 macro. Best buy might be the EF 100mm f2.8, and the best performing one is the EF 100mm f2.8 L IS. All 3 are excellent lenses.

[taschrief]

The 60D's main advantage over the 600D ergonomic controls. I started with a 500D (T1i) and later moved to the 60D. The dual wheel control system is HUGELY easier to deal with. The 60D has TRUE auto ISO; I'm not sure of the 600D. That is a nice feature. With auto iso and safety shift, your camera is much more flexible. The camera also feels better in your hand. I admit to being a bit prejudiced about controls. I don't believe the 600D has safety shift, either. My Elan 7NE (film body, remember film?) has dual control wheels and it was always a chore to go from 7NE to T1i. Now both my Canon cameras have the same main control layout.

[inkista]

Just me but don't forget the lens is the other half of the camera (my dSLR is not a P&S upgrade lecture). You want to have some budget left over for glass. If you can swing a 60D and still afford the lenses you want, great. But you may want to go down a tier so you can afford some glass.

Yes the ergo on the 60D is much nicer than the 600D's, but what good will that do you when all you have to go on it is a kit lens? This is why most folks go entry-level for their first dSLR, and then midrange for their second.