Jump to content
SAU Community

Wanted!

GemR33

By GemR33,
in Photography

 Share

Recommended Posts

GemR33 Rookie

GemR33

Posted
Posted

hi in need of some advice. i want to get into photography so obviously i need to get myslf a camera. i would just like some ideas of good quality digital slr's at an affordable price. i understand the best would be expensive. where would the best place to look be eg retail store: harvey norman, or ebay?? Any help would be great.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/157405-wanted/
Share on other sites
Sl!m Grand Master

Sl!m

Posted
Posted

I have a Canon 400D. I think its a great Digital SLR to start learning with. Very easy to use. Great range of lenses (thank to Col for that knowledge haah :domokun: ).

You can also find a few SAU reviews here:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=94284

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/157405-wanted/#findComment-2923108
Share on other sites
Sl!m Grand Master

Sl!m

Posted
Posted

oh and my one other thing I will say is..

GET A GOOD TRIPOD! you will need a tripod. I got a average tripod when I got my camera, figured I wouldnt need one thats top of the range.. first day I used it part of it broke, and the part that holds the camera on broke.. denting part of my lense.. so yeah.. get a good one :domokun:

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/157405-wanted/#findComment-2923123
Share on other sites
Lorenz Apprentice

Lorenz

Posted
Posted

yeah id recommend the 400d or a second hand or discontinued new 350d or 300d if u can find them as they will be even cheaper and almost as good

plenty of lenses around 4 them and easy to use

i currently have a pentax ists which is pretty decent and they have dropped the price on them alot now so can pick 1 up for under a grand with 2 lenses which will be suficient :domokun:

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/157405-wanted/#findComment-2923428
Share on other sites
Triptych Proficient

Triptych

Posted
Posted (edited)

One thing to remember if you check out the stats of a Cannon EOS 350D compared to a Cannon EOS 20D there isn't much difference between them at all. The 20D does offer some better specs in areas that you won't really use if you are just doing photography as a hobby. I am with everybody else here get a Cannon EOS 400D or a 350D. I use a 350D at indy last year and actually prefered it over the EOS 20D as it is easier to hold and nowhere near as bulky.

When it comes to picking a camera don't just go and spend money on one just because it is cheaper. Find one that is going to suit your needs because you may find the cheaper one doesn't offer the performance of one abit more expensive and you will find yourself updating your camera. Also another thing to remember if you are in the market for a tripod as well dont just buy a cheap tripod, buy a decent one straight away because one great tripod should last you a life time.

I say 400D or 350D for the win because it will last you ages and even thought the MP count on camera seems to be going up all the time I still find the images produced from a 350D pretty good.

Edited by Triptych
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/157405-wanted/#findComment-2936069
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • robbo_rb180
      Rob's S Chassis track cars. Now with more s15 and less 180sx

      By robbo_rb180 · Posted

      A little more work this week.  Fitted astra power steering pump in the boot with a lowe fabrication bracket. Gave the pump a good clean, fitted Anderson plug and high pressure fitting. With the intercooler being flipped under rad support factory headlights weren't going to work. Ordered a set of origin battle lights, they arrived so got them test fitted. Will require some fiddling to fit nice but was an easy quick option for now. And today we pulled out the manual Rb gearbox and test fitted a ZF 8HP50. It will fit with some casting tabs cut off and small tap of the tunnel with a hammer. Pick up the adapter plate Wednesday so hopefully all bolted in Friday and measure for tailshaft which will be a 2 piece. Been doing a lot of ecu, pdm and tcu loom design so when comes to wiring it in a few weeks will all go smoothly.
    • GTSBoy
      Spotted on the street....

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      FYP. Sadly. Even bolt cutters wouldn't take 2 sec. But in the days of 18v angle grinders, nothing is safe.
    • joshuaho96
      Unpeeling the Orange

      By joshuaho96 · Posted

      One piece driveshaft I would recommend a dual CV setup otherwise stick to OEM. I have heard most one piece driveshafts cause excess vibration otherwise. The transmission grind I'm quite familiar with. You can try shockproof gear oil, otherwise you need a new transmission. The shifter is extremely simple on these cars. If you want pull apart the assembly and replace the plastic bushing but I doubt that fixes anything. The tail light issue is very common, unfortunately new tail lights are long discontinued. The trunk antenna going up always is because your radio doesn't have a true power antenna control, just remote amp power signal. There is a blank switch plate that you can pop out and install a switch for this or alternatively source a head unit that has proper antenna control. Throttle body sticking you have to disambiguate by disconnecting the cable and seeing if the linkages are the problem or something else. There is a procedure to adjust them, refreshing them is also somewhat involved if that's the issue. I have dealt with many of these issues. Old cars really are fractals of problems. The more you fix the more you discover there is to fix.
    • Kinkstaah
      Unpeeling the Orange

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      Welp, you've got a long list of experiences right there. I'd say you're on the right path.
    • Dose Pipe Sutututu
      Dose's Sometimes DIY and Pay Someone Home & Boat Improvement Thread

      By Dose Pipe Sutututu · Posted

      That's correct, suits my requirements a bit better. Sure there are also numpties there, however it's generally a different vibe and more my kind of vibe.
×
×
  • Create New...