***DSLR Thread***

[nocturn]

Cant go wrong with a Nikon D80 and the 70-300mm VR2 lens.

Santiclaws is 100% correct. The bodies are basicaly the same. Spend your money on glass.

[rinkrat]

I use a Canon digital rebel for all my pics.

[UnderTheGUN]

I always go to dpreview.com before making any digital camera or accessory purchase. They do VERY in depth professional quality reviews complete with scientific testing and sample photos. They show you the results of the test not just talk about it. You can also view every screen on the control system. There is also a forum where you can ask your question there. They have educational/technique articles and its all free.

Here is a link to a side-by-side comparison of the tech specs for the two cameras in question:http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/comp...n_d80&show=all

But you should check out the reviews of each of the cameras, they will either make your decision easy or they will confuse the hell out of you. They also list current pricing comparisons at some of the online stores. In the reviews they make comparisons between these models.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos400d/

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond80/

All said, I agree with the other comment that you have to go touch them. That is when you will know which one to get. I would probably buy from Costco, I think they have a liberal return policy.

[wngr2552]

I have the Rebel xt. and LOVE it!!
Its fun and easy to use.. Enjoy it!

also... the best part of getting into the Cannon line is that you can interchange your lenses.

[FlyBoeingJets]

Resurrected. Any way we can merge this with the latest Canon DSLR thread (http://www.letsgokings.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=52111) and sticky it?

EDIT: Awesome. Thanks, CD!

[FlyBoeingJets]

Here are some online sources for lens rental. Most of the big stuff is always out of stock, but you can sign up for in-stock notification. Try before you buy!!

http://www.ziplens.com/ (Nikon and Canon)
http://www.rentglass.com/ (Nikon and Canon)
http://www.lensprotogo.com/ (Nikon and Canon)

[nocturn]

Hey! This Canon Schit is funking up my Nikon thread...

Dont tell Deeker about this thread. Apparently any moran can take pictures.

[nocturn]

Be careful with the rental lenses. You may not get what you expect!

Think "rental skates at the ice rink".

[nocturn]

FBJ, Do you use a Speedlight? I think I'm going to pick up a SB-800AF. The flash that I bought in 1993 for my 5005 just craped out on me.

I cant belive how much a frigg'n flash goes for nowadays.

[FlyBoeingJets]

I've got the SB-800 and it's a great flash.

[PuckHead27]

It's all about the glass.

[FlyBoeingJets]

So I rented the big-bad mama-jama Nikon 80-400 VR from ziplens.com for my trip to Vero Beach this week. This lens is SOOO ****ING BADASS! The only downside to it is that it weighs about five pounds. It's definitely a monopod-required deal. Or just make sure your left arm is buffed up before you grab one.

I also made the mistake (?) of heading into my local Hooper Camera this morning to buy a new bag and some cleaning stuff. While I was there, I grabbed a Nikon D200 body and attached it to that lens. They let me step outside to take some pics with it and I was so impressed with the ability of that camera that I bought it. It is SOOOOO MUCH FASTER than my D100!!! I'm able to take continuous shots without running out of memory buffer as fast as FIVE FRAMES PER SECOND!!!

Of course, I must now sell my D100. Any takers?

[nocturn]

Why'd you go and do that? You still have to send the lens back.

[nocturn]

Here are some pics I took this morning of some fauna around the house.
All shots are @400mm and in AF w/M Priorty. Anyone who shoots birds knows its almost impossible to go 100% manual. These things move quickly. Enjoy


Red Head Flicker


Same Flicker


Pileated Woodpecker (pain in the ass to shoot)


Downey Woodpecker

[nocturn]

...and before anyone else says it, I know, it's a lot of Peckers.

[FlyBoeingJets]

Hey Nocturn...

Check out some of the pics I put up from Vero Beach, FL. They're in the Dodger's Spring Training thread in Sports Bar.

[nocturn]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/glenn_c...7600001128420/
Best shot right here. Nice and sharp. Good color saturation.
Good Job Glenn.

All with the D200 and the 400mm?

[rinkrat]

Love the bird shots