Getting Started and need help..

Motodave
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Motodave
Edited Date/Time 1/25/2012 12:20am
Right now i am currently goin to school for graphic design.which includes fixing pictures and stuff....I Recently went to the track and my friend was like can u take pictures of me and i said yes.. It bit me like the riding bug i really enjoy taking pictures of moto in action..Now the help i am in need of, is what type of camera should i buy i really dont like the delay in the regular digital Cameras, That i have used so far. Im not the richest person in the world but i have about 700 bucks to spend. if some of you guys can point me in the right direction because i am turbo new to this area..(srry about punctuation) i will post some pics i took with his digital camera when i get the chance.
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72kiteboarder 4/29/2009 4:28pm
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I have the Canon Rebel XSi aka- 450D and I am happy with it so far. It will also accept all the prolenses so you can start there and build your collection of glass before you spend the big bucks on a Pro Body.
derosaphotography.com 4/29/2009 5:02pm
4/29/2009 5:02pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 11:39pm
motodave,
Look into buying a used Canon 40D. You should have no problem finding one for $700. This body came out in late 2007. It shoots 6.5 frames per second on continuous mode. That really helps when you are starting out until you figure out your timing with moto. It is what I have been using for a year now and I do moto. The 40D is a base model professional body. It will be more rugged and dust proof over the rebel models for being out on the mx track. It is cheap enough and gets you where you need to be if you want to go further with your photography. If you look at my site www.derosaphotography.com, all of these images have been shot with a canon 40D using L series lenses. Look at my motocross portfolio on the site for examples of moto images. A few posts down the list in the photo/video forum are some of my shots from the Seattle Supercross. Keep in mind that if you have a body that is decent and modern, it is the lenses that will give your photo's the "bling" your looking for. If you get serious about it, you will certainly spend more on purchasing good glass than you will on your body. Good luck with your new "bug" of photography. We are all stuck in it!
stiksandstones 4/29/2009 5:56pm
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wise men told me when I started

"buy good glass"

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JaceWade 4/30/2009 11:21am
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You can probably find a nice used canon 10D body for around a few hundred bucks. I bought mine when it came out years ago and through all the harsh conditions on the track it still shoots like the first day I got it with no cleanings. Although a 40D would be a a better choice you may be able to find a older model, like the 10D, and a good lens for the amount of money you have. Be sure to get a good lens!

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redrider111 4/30/2009 3:23pm
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Well, all of these other guys seem to be Canon lovers (nothing wrong with that), but I would say to get a Nikon D80. I have a friend that uses a D80 and gets GREAT photos. It has 10.2 megapixels, good amount of megapixels for its price. You can probably shop around and find one for about $800. Heres a link to look at..

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DDub8 5/11/2009 8:22am
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redrider, does the D80 accept older Nikon lenses? I know the AF won't work but what else would I lose using old lenses with a new DSLR? I'm new to this as well and just tired of point-and-shoot camera pictures.
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redrider111 5/13/2009 9:16am
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DDub8 wrote:
redrider, does the D80 accept older Nikon lenses? I know the AF won't work but what else would I lose using old lenses with a new...
redrider, does the D80 accept older Nikon lenses? I know the AF won't work but what else would I lose using old lenses with a new DSLR? I'm new to this as well and just tired of point-and-shoot camera pictures.
Ya it should accept older lenses. I read somewhere that if a lense was made in 1979 and newer, then the lense should should be compatilble. But ya, depending on the lense, It may also crop some of the photo. You may not be able to meter TTL also.
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DDub8 5/13/2009 10:54am
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redrider111 wrote:
Ya it should accept older lenses. I read somewhere that if a lense was made in 1979 and newer, then the lense should should be compatilble...
Ya it should accept older lenses. I read somewhere that if a lense was made in 1979 and newer, then the lense should should be compatilble. But ya, depending on the lense, It may also crop some of the photo. You may not be able to meter TTL also.
So, given that, does it even make sense to base my purchase decision on the fact that my older lenses will work with it? I'm talking about 3 other lenses, none of which are that high dollar so would it be smarter to get the best DSLR for my needs and start buying new lenses?
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redrider111 5/13/2009 9:38pm
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DDub8 wrote:
So, given that, does it even make sense to base my purchase decision on the fact that my older lenses will work with it? I'm talking...
So, given that, does it even make sense to base my purchase decision on the fact that my older lenses will work with it? I'm talking about 3 other lenses, none of which are that high dollar so would it be smarter to get the best DSLR for my needs and start buying new lenses?
well.. its really up to what you want. Want lenses are they? Some might actually be useful. I would buy the D80 and then try out the older lenses just to see what photos they produce. If none of those lenses produce photos that you like, then I would buy new lenses when needed. So, its up to you. Its a win, win situation. If the lenses work, then they work. If they dont, the kit lense on the D80 is alright. I personally have the Nikon D90 and I would recommend that one to anybody. The kit lense is great right of the bat. I have not had a problem with the lense or camera. Just save up a little bit more and you can have a great camera for the price. Plus it can take 5 minutes of HD video. Not bad for 1,100 bucks. Here are some examples that I've taken with the D90 and its kit lense...

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