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  • JaneB
    • Jul 2026

    #1

    Buying a new digital camera

    Hi all. I am looking to buy a new digital camera and I was wondering what you think is the best one to get. I currently have a Nikon and looking to upgrade. I am not concerned about the price.
  • DateDoc
    Outside looking in.
    • Feb 2005
    • 14243

    #2
    i've been looking too.

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    • tony299
      lurker
      • Aug 2002
      • 57021

      #3
      What do you have currently as in model number and do you want a dslr or a all in one?

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      • Zorgman
        Confirmed User
        • Aug 2002
        • 6103

        #4
        What Nikon do you have?

        I have a Nikon D50 and its great but I could always update it. Maybe a D200.
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        • ffmihai
          keep walking...
          • Jun 2002
          • 7177

          #5
          buy a sony

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          • Sebastian Sands
            Confirmed User
            • Mar 2005
            • 5223

            #6
            not concerned about the price.. I would go with a Canon 5D.. I just got mine and I am LOVING it.

            Sebs

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            • Vitasoy
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              • Oct 2003
              • 58202

              #7
              I like the sony cybershot lineup.. look at the specs and buy one that suits your needs


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              • CunningStunt
                Confirmed User
                • Aug 2006
                • 5594

                #8
                Anything buy Sony.

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                • More Booze
                  Confirmed User
                  • Mar 2004
                  • 5116

                  #9
                  dont buy the same camera i did buy,,, it doesn't work.

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                    • Feb 2002
                    • 20825

                    #10
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                    • perfectodollars-gabrio
                      Confirmed User
                      • Jun 2003
                      • 3811

                      #11
                      i suggest checking out a site like www.dpreview.com - they are #1 and have great reviews.. other than that... i'd go for a Nikon D2X or a D80 is cool too ;-)

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                      • dbs101
                        Registered User
                        • Jun 2006
                        • 432

                        #12
                        i use a canon 350d its the shit cost me £700 brand new and i got various lenses and flashguns,

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                        • XMaster
                          Poker Player
                          • Jul 2003
                          • 2945

                          #13
                          Easy:

                          http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1dsmkii/ - the best of the best
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                          • LiveDose
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                            • Feb 2002
                            • 25792

                            #14
                            Originally posted by More Booze
                            dont buy the same camera i did buy,,, it doesn't work.



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                            • rowan
                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                              • Mar 2002
                              • 17393

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Sebastian Sands
                              not concerned about the price.. I would go with a Canon 5D.. I just got mine and I am LOVING it.

                              Sebs
                              I think the 1DsII would be a better choice; it's a nice, cheap pocket camera.

                              BTW, why do people always seem to recommend cameras they "just got" ? :food-smil

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                              • SilentKnight
                                Megan Fox's fluffer
                                • Oct 2005
                                • 24812

                                #16
                                Originally posted by XMaster
                                I've always quoted that 1ds MKII as my favorite camera - but its total overkill for web production. Good if you're shootin' for magazines or billboards.

                                We just got a Nikon d80 over Christmas - upgraded from our Olympus e10. Still in the testing phase in the studio as we speak.

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                                • JaneB

                                  #17
                                  Thanks for the suggestions, I will check them out. Since I have two websites I need a very good camera. I have seen some camera's that look great, but the picture quality is poor. I was looking at the Nikon D2X.

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                                  • SilentKnight
                                    Megan Fox's fluffer
                                    • Oct 2005
                                    • 24812

                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by JaneB
                                    Thanks for the suggestions, I will check them out. Since I have two websites I need a very good camera. I have seen some camera's that look great, but the picture quality is poor. I was looking at the Nikon D2X.
                                    One tip - whatever cam you choose, invest a fair bit of time testing it out fully...figure out what its capabilities and limitations are under various conditions and settings. Experiment the hell out of it before judging whether its the camera you want/need. Most decent camera shops (the higher end ones, not Kmart...so to speak) will give you a min. 30-day trial period to get acquainted with the rig, with an option to upgrade if you're not satisfied with results.

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                                    • Kimo
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                                      • Jan 2006
                                      • 11542

                                      #19
                                      holla at sony
                                      ...

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                                      • The Ghost
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                                        • Oct 2004
                                        • 12188

                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by JaneB
                                        Thanks for the suggestions, I will check them out. Since I have two websites I need a very good camera. I have seen some camera's that look great, but the picture quality is poor. I was looking at the Nikon D2X.
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                                        • CosmicTang
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Feb 2007
                                          • 1478

                                          #21
                                          I got the Olympus SW720

                                          waterproof to 10 feet, shock proof from 5 feet.

                                          but i spend a lot of time on sailboats, so it made a lot of sense for me.
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                                          • SilentKnight
                                            Megan Fox's fluffer
                                            • Oct 2005
                                            • 24812

                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by CosmicTang
                                            I got the Olympus SW720

                                            waterproof to 10 feet, shock proof from 5 feet.

                                            but i spend a lot of time on sailboats, so it made a lot of sense for me.
                                            If ya' need a camera waterproof to 10 feet, sounds like you spend more time overboard.

                                            Is that 'waterproof'...or 'water resistant'?

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                                            • tony299
                                              lurker
                                              • Aug 2002
                                              • 57021

                                              #23
                                              Originally posted by JaneB
                                              Thanks for the suggestions, I will check them out. Since I have two websites I need a very good camera. I have seen some camera's that look great, but the picture quality is poor. I was looking at the Nikon D2X.
                                              With dslr's its more the person doing the shooting and the quality of light then the camera.Timothy Greenfield-Sanders for his last book used a olympus e volt 330, which is the bottom of their dslr line.

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                                              • tony299
                                                lurker
                                                • Aug 2002
                                                • 57021

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by SilentKnight
                                                I've always quoted that 1ds MKII as my favorite camera - but its total overkill for web production. Good if you're shootin' for magazines or billboards.

                                                We just got a Nikon d80 over Christmas - upgraded from our Olympus e10. Still in the testing phase in the studio as we speak.
                                                The lens will all pale compared to the e10 sadly, I have 1200 dollars lens and they are a weak second to the glass on the e10

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                                                • czarina
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                                                  • Jul 2002
                                                  • 10751

                                                  #25
                                                  Canon 20D or 30D. Unbeatable!

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                                                  • TSGlider
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                                                    • Aug 2006
                                                    • 673

                                                    #26
                                                    CNET.com has some great reviews.
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                                                    • Scott McD
                                                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                      • Nov 2002
                                                      • 67792

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by rowan
                                                      BTW, why do people always seem to recommend cameras they "just got" ? :food-smil
                                                      Because they like to think they have the best cam...


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                                                      • CrazyAussieBastard
                                                        Registered User
                                                        • Feb 2007
                                                        • 72

                                                        #28
                                                        If your not concerned about price why don't you go to a shop and ask for help?....I hate everyone!

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                                                        • Dood
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Dec 2003
                                                          • 353

                                                          #29
                                                          Yeah the canon 30d is a great value, the 5d is really good for magazines and stuff but the 30d is an excellent camera for online and home prints. I love mine.

                                                          BUT...if you don't plan on learning how to fully use a dslr then you're better off with a compact 5mp pocket cam.

                                                          Check jr.com, they usually have really good prices and free shipping on some stuff.

                                                          Never buy anything over $50 at places like bestbuy or circuitcity, they add anywhere from 10% to 75% to the price.
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                                                          • rowan
                                                            Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                            • Mar 2002
                                                            • 17393

                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by SilentKnight
                                                            I've always quoted that 1ds MKII as my favorite camera - but its total overkill for web production. Good if you're shootin' for magazines or billboards.
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                                                            • rowan
                                                              Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                              • Mar 2002
                                                              • 17393

                                                              #31
                                                              At a 3:2 ratio a 6000px image would be 24 megapixels

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                                                              • Mr. E
                                                                Confirmed User
                                                                • Mar 2006
                                                                • 453

                                                                #32
                                                                If you are not concerned with price, get a Canon 1Ds

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                                                                • rowan
                                                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                  • Mar 2002
                                                                  • 17393

                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by Mr. E
                                                                  If you are not concerned with price, get a Canon 1Ds
                                                                  Mk I is only 11 megapixels
                                                                  Mk II is only 16 megapixels

                                                                  Bah! Chicken feed!!

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                                                                  • King of Queens
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                                                                    • Aug 2006
                                                                    • 1288

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Originally posted by CrazyAussieBastard
                                                                    If your not concerned about price why don't you go to a shop and ask for help?....I hate everyone!
                                                                    Because the highest price camera in the first
                                                                    shop she go to might not be (best) for her
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                                                                    • CrazyAussieBastard
                                                                      Registered User
                                                                      • Feb 2007
                                                                      • 72

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by King of Queens
                                                                      Because the highest price camera in the first
                                                                      shop she go to might not be (best) for her
                                                                      needs.
                                                                      haha...everyone's a frickin expert......

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                                                                      • E$_manager
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                                                                        • Apr 2006
                                                                        • 13557

                                                                        #36
                                                                        We bought Nikon D200 not long ago. It is great! But probably you wouldn't like to have about 4 kg in your hand all the time.
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                                                                        • rowan
                                                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                          • Mar 2002
                                                                          • 17393

                                                                          #37
                                                                          Originally posted by Cristie
                                                                          We bought Nikon D200 not long ago. It is great! But probably you wouldn't like to have about 4 kg in your hand all the time.
                                                                          4kg??!? Maybe if you have a telescope attached to it.

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                                                                          • pornbilly
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                                                                            • Dec 2006
                                                                            • 87

                                                                            #38
                                                                            I have the new SONY DSC-N1... amazing... big view screen! And fast shots...

                                                                            Check it out on dpreview.com

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                                                                            • pornguy
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                                                                              • Mar 2003
                                                                              • 62910

                                                                              #39
                                                                              For the most part a 5D is overkill for most people. I have the 20D, and it is overkill in most situations. But it is nice.
                                                                              A big bulky for family use.
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                                                                              • JP-pornshooter
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                                                                                • Sep 2006
                                                                                • 4007

                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by JaneB
                                                                                Thanks for the suggestions, I will check them out. Since I have two websites I need a very good camera. I have seen some camera's that look great, but the picture quality is poor. I was looking at the Nikon D2X.
                                                                                I have the D2X and can highly recommend it, however I have been told that unless you are a fairly experienced photographer, it can be a bit hard to use (as the options are so numerous) and get strong photos..it is also quite heavy.
                                                                                I never use it on auto...always custom settinge etc.
                                                                                If you are just going to use it for web, you may consider something lessor..like the D80 or the D200 is supposed to be an excellent choice.
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                                                                                • GCD1
                                                                                  Registered User
                                                                                  • Jul 2006
                                                                                  • 33

                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by czarina
                                                                                  Canon 20D or 30D. Unbeatable!
                                                                                  Totally agree... I have my eye on one of these!

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