Anyone have any experience with these thingies? The models I'm considering are the Nikon D70s, Canon 350D and the newly released 400D. D80 is priced out of my reach. The 400D I'm not so sure about since its a 10MP cam with the same sized sensor as the 350D so might lead to more noise at higher ISO speeds. Initially the price would be astronomical as well. Also what lens to mate the 350D with? (if I buy that since the price is really nice at 35k) I'm thinking of a good quality fast 50mm, a wide angle 15-20mm and a telephoto 70-200mm.
DSLR suggestions...
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Why not pick up the Sony DSC-R1? That uses an SLR quality sensor, sized at 21.5 x 14.4 mm! If I'm not mistaken, the sensor is a derivative of the one used on the Nikon D2X.
Anyhow, the reason I suggest this camera instead of an SLR: it offers the same quality minus the hassle of additional lenses. The R1 has a very decent Carl Zeiss 24-120 mm lens. Having used it myself, I can completely vouch for it. This is my choice. And I think it sells for about ~800$ in the market.
In any case, how much is your budget?
Anyhow, the reason I suggest this camera instead of an SLR: it offers the same quality minus the hassle of additional lenses. The R1 has a very decent Carl Zeiss 24-120 mm lens. Having used it myself, I can completely vouch for it. This is my choice. And I think it sells for about ~800$ in the market.
In any case, how much is your budget?
Budget is not that big an issue... Its around 40k for the body and say 25k for lenses and 5k for other things. EOS 350D prices are nearly the same here compared to the states, so buying here. I need the flexibility of an SLR basically because if you are stuck with a single lens, it'll be like the jack of all trades but master of none.... I don't wanna be in that situation.
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Getting an SLR isn't going to make you a master at photography!
No offence, but I know where you're coming from. To be a great photographer, you simply need to have an excellent eye for detail. And if you do have that eye for detail, believe me any damn camera will do. I'm seen photoblogs on the net of the most brilliant photos ever taken, and the guy uses a polaroid camera. I'd still call him a master of his work.
My sister's a photographer for the Hindustan Times, and I'm a technology journalist so between the two of us, I've had all the time in the world to experiment with all sorts of digital cameras including the high-end 16MP EOS 1Ds Mark II. And the conclusion I've come to is that SLRs are a bother. Especially if you aren't making a career out of photography. Yep it's probably a stupid conclusion, but it works for me.
Anyhow, I don't want to impinge on your ideas regarding photography, but from what I've understood from my sister's rants, Nikons don't take too well to the Indian climate and apparently the Canons more ergonomic, with a sturdier hold. Besides, I've lost faith in Nikons too, man. I've had the sensor of an 800$ Coolpix 5700 die on me. It was quite tragic.
No offence, but I know where you're coming from. To be a great photographer, you simply need to have an excellent eye for detail. And if you do have that eye for detail, believe me any damn camera will do. I'm seen photoblogs on the net of the most brilliant photos ever taken, and the guy uses a polaroid camera. I'd still call him a master of his work.
My sister's a photographer for the Hindustan Times, and I'm a technology journalist so between the two of us, I've had all the time in the world to experiment with all sorts of digital cameras including the high-end 16MP EOS 1Ds Mark II. And the conclusion I've come to is that SLRs are a bother. Especially if you aren't making a career out of photography. Yep it's probably a stupid conclusion, but it works for me.
Anyhow, I don't want to impinge on your ideas regarding photography, but from what I've understood from my sister's rants, Nikons don't take too well to the Indian climate and apparently the Canons more ergonomic, with a sturdier hold. Besides, I've lost faith in Nikons too, man. I've had the sensor of an 800$ Coolpix 5700 die on me. It was quite tragic.
Well the camera you suggested was on my shortlist initially. The R1 has a fantastic lens... probably worth the cost of the camera in itself. But the basic issue with it is poor low light performance. Its not just that particular camera but any "prosumer" camera as a matter of fact... the moment you push it to 800 or 1600, you get output full of grain 
. Thats the simple reason I'm avoiding prosumers. The other thing I'm thinking of is just getting a really good lens for now and add the other options later.
PS: Well I've had a bit of fun with a 1Ds once as well... in the strangest of all places... columbia university vision lab
. Amazing camera!
. Thats the simple reason I'm avoiding prosumers. The other thing I'm thinking of is just getting a really good lens for now and add the other options later. PS: Well I've had a bit of fun with a 1Ds once as well... in the strangest of all places... columbia university vision lab
. Amazing camera!- Status