Comments on: Take a Sneak Peak at the Cameras and Gear Other DPS Readers are Buying

By: Jim News

Jim News — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:14:10 +0000

@lee
Hard to go wrong with the D90. It’s ISO capibilities alone make it worth using. Everyone will tell you to go with Canon, and that’s perfectly fine too. They both make great stuff. The key to sports, especially indoors, is glass. For basketball, volleyball and wrestling, I never leave home without my 70-200 2.8. Another great lense for indoor shooting is an 85 mm f1.4 prime lense. I shoot Nikon cameras because I like their lenses better. I got advice from a photographer when I was getting started who told me, when it comes to spending money, buy the cheaper camera and the best lense you can get. You can get a D40 now for under $500 US and a Sigma 70-200 2.8 for about $1000 US.

By: Lee

Lee — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:15:21 +0000

I have used a Powershot S2IS for 4 years and literally shot it to death. I am looking for a new camera to take a lot of action shots, many of which are indoor sports, as well as family shots, and some team shots. I have been looking at the XSi and the T1i, any suggestions, recommendations, etc? Pro/Con?

By: caroline

caroline — Mon, 11 May 2009 17:56:59 +0000

I rather love my Nikon D40. It takes great photos, I like the feel of it, and it’s one of the less expensive DSLRs out there.

By: cathy

cathy — Mon, 11 May 2009 10:03:57 +0000

Hi, I’m planning to buy an SLR camera. Any suggestion what to buy? I am just a beginner and not a professional but I really like taking photos and wanted to have an SLR camera. Hope you could help me. Any of your suggestions will be much appreciated. Thanks so much!

By: Jim News

Jim News — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:28:01 +0000

@Patti_Trish7792

Well done. You are going to love your D90. Nothing beats Nikon glass.
As for the Nikon/Cannon debate, come on everyone, be nice. I shoot Nikon, a lot of my friends shoot Cannon and we all seem to get along just fine. Both are great tools. I’m the photographer, not my camera.

By: Patti_Trish7792

Patti_Trish7792 — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:33:14 +0000

I just purchased my first DSLR, Nikon D90 with kit lens 18-105mm also purchased a 70-300mm lens. I am looking forward to posting pictures here. I have learned so much from this site.

By: Kenny E.

Kenny E. — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:55:51 +0000

Now now…play nice. It’s not a matter of snobbery. It’s just validation/affirmation and it helps people feel more better about their purchase. A little positive reinforcement to wash away those last vestiges of buyers remorse and bully for them.

I’m more concerned about best equipment for my needs, my budget and value for my dollar.

A little note for Canon 50mm f/1.8 Mark II users, toss that Mark II and get to eBay or somewhere and find an original 50mm Mark I. Better build quality (metal mount) and it will last forever. The flimsy plastic Mark II build quality almost makes this a disposable lens and the Mark I doesn’t cost substantially more from resellers.

Happy shooting!

By: Rick Hauser

Rick Hauser — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:02:13 +0000

Everyone that’s shooting digitally is doing post-production work on a computer. Any thoughts on LCD monitors? Which one do you us? Pros? Cons?
Thanks.

By: Chandrasekhar G

Chandrasekhar G — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:57:55 +0000

I have sony DSC H5 camera. it is a good camera but i would lke to know whether i can add lenses to it? how can i take shallow depth photographs with it? thanks in advance

By: Eric Mesa

Eric Mesa — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:54:36 +0000

yay canon!