Which digital camera? - Page 4

jfelbab · 06-30-08, 07:00

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Originally Posted by evenflow

Doubt its my monitor I have a $400 Samsung 24" with a high resolution. It's not that the A620 is bad, its just the colors don't seem vibrant and colorful...

That is a common symptom of an uncalibrated display or not being aware of the color space being used. You didn't mention if you have calibrated your monitor or which color space you are using but I'd hazard a guess the answers are; no, you have not calibrated your monitor and probably don't know what a color space is. If this is true, a new camera will look just as dull on your system as your 620. You need to get a handle on colorspace and color management.

Here are a few links that should help:
Jeffrey Friedl’s Blog Digital-Image Color Spaces, Page 1: Introduction
LCD monitor test images
http://www.color.org/version4html.xalter

Asad_A203 · 06-30-08, 11:34

I love my Rebel XT dude; absolutely no complaints even with the kit lens. IQ is 100X better than my Optio camera and even my brothers higher MP Sony P&S camera.

Edit; Rebel XT also has a sport mode; although it would be better to adjust the shutter speed manually; it does a decent job.

evenflow · 06-30-08, 11:42

Well I doubt its my monitor.

Other camera's pictures look absolutely beautiful and colorful. Any who enough about monitors I would rather upgrade to a better camera anyways.

drew.haynes · 06-30-08, 11:47

The price of the XT currently makes it a good choice as well. Lots of people will buy the XT and a good lens or two over time, then really grow into photography and decide they want a big hitter like a 30D, 40D, 5D.. and you can keep your high quality lenses and upgrade bodies easy.

evenflow · 06-30-08, 11:58

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Originally Posted by drew.haynes

The price of the XT currently makes it a good choice as well. Lots of people will buy the XT and a good lens or two over time, then really grow into photography and decide they want a big hitter like a 30D, 40D, 5D.. and you can keep your high quality lenses and upgrade bodies easy.

Thats what I am so amazed at.

Body only for this camera is $319, then a used 50mm runs you $70, and a 2gb flash card for $17.

$406 for a b.a Camera

drew.haynes · 06-30-08, 12:13

Well and that lens is great for beginners because, while the build quality is low, the glass quality is unbeatable for the price. There are plenty of guys who have moved up to 5D or 40D and have $1k+ L-series lenses, but still hang on to their old 50mm 1.8

evenflow · 06-30-08, 12:25

Looks like I am going to have to wait to buy.

Deal fell through on my sale for my A620, which that money would be going towards the new camera. Oh well.

evenflow · 06-30-08, 01:20

How is the 18-55mm lens? Found that cam and lens for less than $400...which looks like a steal

4fit? · 06-30-08, 01:27

The XT is certainly a good and very capable S entry-level SLR. My only problem with it is that it is so small and is very uncomfortable in my hand. Same goes for the XTi, XSi, and the smaller Nikons like the D40 & D60. I plan to go with a Sonly Alpha 200 sometime in the near future. It's not a Canon or Nikon, but there are still a lot of lenses available for it and it has image stabilzation built into the body.

As for that 50mm 1.8 prime, that is a kick *** lens for the money. Friend of mine uses it for her wedding photography business and loves it. Produces some stunningly sharp images.

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Originally Posted by evenflow

Awesome, thanks for all the help!

One thing I want to learn to do is take rolling shots

Is something like that learning hard to do?

Something I've read a few times during my photography studies.....As a very general rule of thumb for rolling shots, it's best to match your shutter speed with that of the car. For instance, if the car is going 60, try a 1/60 shutter speed.

4fit? · 06-30-08, 01:30

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Originally Posted by evenflow

How is the 18-55mm lens? Found that cam and lens for less than $400...which looks like a steal

It is a decent lens at best by kit lens standards. If you can get the whole kit for for only a few bucks more than the body only, then I'd say go for it. But I would still pick up that 50mm 1.8 prime.

evenflow · 06-30-08, 01:31

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Originally Posted by 4fit?

It is a decent lens at best by kit lens standards. If you can get the whole kit for for only a few bucks more than the body only, then I'd say go for it. But I would still pick up that 50mm 1.8 prime.

the kit I am looking at w/ the 18-55m is $389, while body only is $319.

4fit? · 06-30-08, 01:34

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Originally Posted by evenflow

the kit I am looking at w/ the 18-55m is $389, while body only is $319.

To be honest, I would just stick with the body only then. That is $70 that can go towards the IS version of the 18-55 lens.