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Hello from Dundalk
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Hi all…
Just joined the forum – great to find a site like this…
My first photo experiences were about 20years ago with an Olympus OM10 and an AM100 all those years ago… :!: Lapsed for a few years when I bought a PS cheap digital.. But have seen some great photos in the last few years that have really made me aware of the power of the camera and sparked an interest again….
I now plan to make a purchase a dslr after Christmas and go to some of my favourite places to see what happens. I am also interested in using the camera to catch those moments as my two little girlies grow, some sports events and architecture – a bit of everything really I think.
Currently considering two approaches 1. deep end (D5 mk 2 / D700) or 2. start with maybe a 450d and earn the right to graduate to one of the big guns.. :lol:
Simon
Hi Simon and welcome to PI,
Not here very long myself, just down the road from you in Drogheda.
Similar history of film and so on with a longer time frame, only started
into digital last year with a 450D which is a good little camera. The
5D mk2 is a full frame with HD video which I would imagine gets very
little use by owners here. Brilliant camera though, anyway I am sure
you will make the right choice.
I think I saw a 450D for sale in the “Equipment for sale” section.Regards,
Matt
Hi Simon,
Welcome to PI and I hope you find the site useful and entertaining.
You have to consider quite a lot of things when purchasing a camera.
You have mentioned Canon and Nikon models and the manufacturer you choose
at the beginning will probably be the one you will use on into the future.I’m not to sure about other manufacturers but with Canon your lens choice is important too.
If you choose one of the cropped sensor cameras you can use EF-S and EF lenses.
If you then move on to a full frame camera you will not be able to use any EF-S lens you might have bought.
I use a Canon EOS 40D and have 2 EF-S lenses.
They are very good but if I did decide (Lotto or unexpected inheritance) to purchase a full frame camera I would
also have to buy EF lenses.It will eventually come down to personal preference and, of course, budget.
If you look through the images posted here you will see that fantastic photographs are being produced with all
sorts of cameras from compacts to top of the range full frame models. (And from film models of course)You will get plent of help on here if you ask.
The best of luck whatever you choose.
Cheers.
John.
Welcome to the site Simon, as John and Matt say important to choose carefully…..although a lot
of emphasis is put on choosing the right camera, and rightly so, I would look closely at lenses. You
may think thats putting the cart before the horse but look at it this way……camera bodies are getting
cheaper everyday and the possibility of changeing your camera body is far more likely with all the new
technology that is being released almost weekly!! However lenses will probably stay with you for the
duration so aiming for the best you can afford and deciding which focal lenths you will need will be
even more important.Good luck with your search, there is a bewildering amount of choice out there and just think that D5 you
are lusting after will soon be next years model……and cheaper! :)Hi Simon. Welcome to the site and I hope you enjoy. I agree with the comments above. Take your time and think about what you think you will really need rather than what you would like. Lenses are more important than the camera itself IMO. When choosing a camera make, have a look at what lenses are available from both the maker and independant lens producers. The greater the choice, the more creative you can become. As John stated about full frame Canon, you may not be able to use ef-s lenses, and this may narrow your lens choice, but there are still plenty other lenses to choose from. Best of luck with whatever you decide to purchase
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