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Chubby Yummy · 08-28-2006, 12:18 AM

May or may not be the best place to ask for such an advice, but in this industry there are a lot of photographers and people dealing with photographers so down to earth reply would be greatly appreciated.

I'd like to enter the world of digital photography, because I find it a fascinating hobby. Yes, you can already find zillions of perfect shots of people, insects, birds, nature etc, but still, the possibilities this hobby opens up to a perfectionist are huge. It's highly rewarding when it comes to self satisfaction. I've already perfected another hobby of mine (computer hardware and gadgetry) so it's time to expand lol.

I currently own a Sony R1 digital camera for more serious shots plus a sony T33 as a compact, bought the Sony R1 because it was a bridge between consumer digicams and Digital SLRs (it has a CMOS 10mp sensor, 1.6x, 14-75mm lens (24-120mm on a 35mm scale, live preview of the scene, 2" lcd etc.). I'm happy with this camera but I find it lacking when it comes to stuff I'm really into like night shots with low ISO settings and longer (bulb) exposures.

So, I'd really appreciate some advice. I'm currently looking at Canon cameras especially the following models:

- Canon 30D
- Canon 5D
- Canon 1Ds Mark II

Now, each is differently priced and for different tasks but I can afford all of them. But it's not just the body at play here it's the lens, so, total cost might end up being around $10k, which is kinda lot for a hobby.

So, if someone in this area can give me an advice of pros and cons of each camera and advice few good lens to go with it, I'd be grateful.

08-28-2006, 12:18 AM
Chubby Yummy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Posts: 29409 Posts: 69	Advice someone who's willing to commit to photography as a hobby May or may not be the best place to ask for such an advice, but in this industry there are a lot of photographers and people dealing with photographers so down to earth reply would be greatly appreciated. I'd like to enter the world of digital photography, because I find it a fascinating hobby. Yes, you can already find zillions of perfect shots of people, insects, birds, nature etc, but still, the possibilities this hobby opens up to a perfectionist are huge. It's highly rewarding when it comes to self satisfaction. I've already perfected another hobby of mine (computer hardware and gadgetry) so it's time to expand lol. I currently own a Sony R1 digital camera for more serious shots plus a sony T33 as a compact, bought the Sony R1 because it was a bridge between consumer digicams and Digital SLRs (it has a CMOS 10mp sensor, 1.6x, 14-75mm lens (24-120mm on a 35mm scale, live preview of the scene, 2" lcd etc.). I'm happy with this camera but I find it lacking when it comes to stuff I'm really into like night shots with low ISO settings and longer (bulb) exposures. So, I'd really appreciate some advice. I'm currently looking at Canon cameras especially the following models: - Canon 30D - Canon 5D - Canon 1Ds Mark II Now, each is differently priced and for different tasks but I can afford all of them. But it's not just the body at play here it's the lens, so, total cost might end up being around $10k, which is kinda lot for a hobby. So, if someone in this area can give me an advice of pros and cons of each camera and advice few good lens to go with it, I'd be grateful.