Digital Cameras

TcRoc · 02-07-2010, 01:44 PM

In the next month or so I'll be picking up my 1st SLR and am more than likely going with the Nikon D5000.
What kind of SLR do you have?

capnswervon · 02-08-2010, 05:05 PM

I don't have one yet either, but I was also looking at the D5000 and D3000. I recommended the 3000 to my boss when he was looking for a camera for his one daughter. From what I see, it is a difference of 2Mp and a few other features. I can get one with two lenses, card, bag and other crap at Costco for $629 I think. I am interested in what you end up with.

Dash Riprock · 02-08-2010, 06:40 PM

The Nikons are cool. Canon also makes a great camera.

TcRoc · 02-08-2010, 07:03 PM

CAPN,, the D3000 doesn't have the point and shoot,,that screen is just for playback....you have to look thru the view finder to take a pic,,you don't want the D3000 ,, the D5000 obviously is point and shoot along with 720p hd video. I'm also going for a package deal..
Make sure any lense you get is a "VR" lense for Nikon

capnswervon · 02-09-2010, 10:04 AM

Good point, I was playing around with a 3000 at a local store, and couldn't figure out how to get the image to display on the screen....before I took a picture. I guess I will have to save up a little bit more and go for the 5000 package. Thanks for the tip.

The Capn'

DSMITH · 02-10-2010, 08:28 AM

I don't have a digital SLR as of yet . would love to get one

I would probably go with a CANNON siply because when I was into photography in school I used a Cannon SLR 35mm that i still have and it is my understanding that the old lenses from those cameras will still work on the new cannons ....