Camera Recommendations - Nikon, Canon, Olympus? - GoFuckYourself.com

moldypillow · 08-26-2005, 04:52 PM

I'm going to be purchasing a new camera, I was just curious to as what you all here on good ol GFY would recommend.

OLYMPUS EVOLT E-300 with 14-45 mm and 40-150 mm lens - $614

NIKON D70?

Canon Digital Rebel XT?

Canon EOS 20D?

MaDalton · 08-26-2005, 04:53 PM

depends on what you want to do with it. we love the 20D, but for holiday snap shots it would be a bit oversized

CheeseFrog · 08-26-2005, 04:55 PM

For a DSLR, you can't beat the Canons, seriously. If you just want to make money, it really doesn't matter DSLR or Point & Shoot. I've found that surfers love that amateur look you get from a point & shoot digital -- assuming your shooting girls that look like they belong on Myspace or something. People eat that shit up.

Red Ezra · 08-26-2005, 05:10 PM

20D is great

Cory W · 08-26-2005, 05:32 PM

I got the 20D.

What are you looking to spend? I am going to be selling my Rebel.

tony286 · 08-26-2005, 05:41 PM

it all depends on what your using it for if its for work you cant beat the 20d for family shit , I would look at the panasonics with the leica lens.

moldypillow · 08-26-2005, 06:28 PM

Yes it would be for work, I was hoping I could get away with spending $800 for brand new.

WEG Cory, how much are you lookin for, for that rebel?

MaDalton · 08-26-2005, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moldypillow

Yes it would be for work, I was hoping I could get away with spending $800 for brand new.

WEG Cory, how much are you lookin for, for that rebel?

you should consider that the rebel is a consumer cam - the mechanics is made for 30.000 pics. the 20D is a (at least) semi pro cam and it is made for about 200.000 pics. so the price is quite relative if you are going to work with it

AdultWebGraphics · 08-26-2005, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaDalton

you should consider that the rebel is a consumer cam - the mechanics is made for 30.000 pics. the 20D is a (at least) semi pro cam and it is made for about 200.000 pics. so the price is quite relative if you are going to work with it

so once 30,000 pics are shot its doesnt work anymore?

Im at 6000+ now an its only been a couple months. haha

oh here are some pics I took with my rebel the other night.

the source · 08-26-2005, 06:43 PM

nice pics man

Doctor Dre · 08-26-2005, 06:50 PM

Go with the 20D all the way . If you want a cheap cam, and don't need that many megapixels, go with the sony DSC-F707. Only 5 megapixel but it shoots great picture quality ... should cost you 300ish bucks on ebay ... everything included.

woj · 08-26-2005, 06:54 PM

canon would be my choice...

mrkris · 08-26-2005, 07:00 PM

I love my canon rebel xt personally.

Nickless · 08-26-2005, 07:25 PM

depends on the use, dalton is dead on, i took my 20d on vacation last time and it was a pain in the ass, try to carry it with a snowboard on one hand, snow boots, globes, your kids bugging you, and other assorted shit on you and then try to snap a quick pic, i wished i had a cheap casio exilim or something hanging from my neck instead

Cory W · 08-26-2005, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moldypillow

Yes it would be for work, I was hoping I could get away with spending $800 for brand new.

WEG Cory, how much are you lookin for, for that rebel?

I will get back to you on a price. You have email?

Honestly, if you are just starting out, the Rebel is fine. The 20D is one of those things that you don't get unless you understand how to shoot Manual.

abyss_al · 08-26-2005, 08:18 PM

canon

MandyBlake · 08-26-2005, 08:19 PM

the 20d is incredible!!!

loverboy · 08-27-2005, 10:24 AM

canon makes superb camera products, go for 20D

moldypillow · 08-27-2005, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEG Cory

I will get back to you on a price. You have email?

Honestly, if you are just starting out, the Rebel is fine. The 20D is one of those things that you don't get unless you understand how to shoot Manual.

[email protected]

Also, thank you everyone for your input

pussyluver · 08-27-2005, 04:39 PM

The answer is you need more than one camera. One for personal use and one for work.

Jim_Gunn · 08-27-2005, 06:23 PM

I like my Digital Rebel because I own Canon lenses and because it is a lightweight body. The 20D is an awesome camera, but it is way heavier and bulkier to use, especially if you switch off between video and stills as I often do. If you want an entry level DSLR try the Digital rebel XT, or if a faster, sturdier body is more important to you then go with the 20D.

08-26-2005, 04:52 PM	#1
moldypillow Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 103	Camera Recommendations - Nikon, Canon, Olympus? I'm going to be purchasing a new camera, I was just curious to as what you all here on good ol GFY would recommend. OLYMPUS EVOLT E-300 with 14-45 mm and 40-150 mm lens - $614 NIKON D70? Canon Digital Rebel XT? Canon EOS 20D?

08-26-2005, 04:53 PM	#2
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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	it all depends on what your using it for if its for work you cant beat the 20d for family shit , I would look at the panasonics with the leica lens.

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moldypillow Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 103	Yes it would be for work, I was hoping I could get away with spending $800 for brand new. WEG Cory, how much are you lookin for, for that rebel?

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Nickless Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: homeless Posts: 1,955	depends on the use, dalton is dead on, i took my 20d on vacation last time and it was a pain in the ass, try to carry it with a snowboard on one hand, snow boots, globes, your kids bugging you, and other assorted shit on you and then try to snap a quick pic, i wished i had a cheap casio exilim or something hanging from my neck instead

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08-26-2005, 08:19 PM	#17
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08-27-2005, 10:24 AM	#18
loverboy When it rains, it pours Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 20,609	canon makes superb camera products, go for 20D

08-27-2005, 04:39 PM	#20
pussyluver Clueless OleMan Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ICQ - 169903487 Posts: 11,009	The answer is you need more than one camera. One for personal use and one for work.

08-27-2005, 06:23 PM	#21
Jim_Gunn Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Where The Teens Are Posts: 5,702	I like my Digital Rebel because I own Canon lenses and because it is a lightweight body. The 20D is an awesome camera, but it is way heavier and bulkier to use, especially if you switch off between video and stills as I often do. If you want an entry level DSLR try the Digital rebel XT, or if a faster, sturdier body is more important to you then go with the 20D.