Camera Help (Pro Photo guys?)

**KevinRogers** · 11-28-2007, 05:06 PM

I've been saving up a lot of money from the last 6 months, and with the help of my mom and pops, I plan on buying a nikon.
I've been looking at the D-40. But honestly I have no idea what I'm looking at.
My price range is anywhere from $400-$650.
I'd like a nice lens if it's possible to fit into that price range.
I plan on shooting skim pics, and alot of scenery stuff.

I would appreciate as much info as you guys could help me with?

Thanks

**KevinRogers** · 11-28-2007, 05:25 PM

so far the only thing i've been looking at is this kit here.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-D40-D-40-D...QQcmdZViewItem

**Ryon Graf** · 11-28-2007, 05:30 PM

get a used 20D for about $500. Then get a canon 70-200 f/4. Then you shoot awesome skim photos.

**vicskim76** · 11-28-2007, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ryon Graf

get a used 20D for about $500. Then get a canon 70-200 f/4. Then you shoot awesome skim photos.

you forgot the step where he needs to move to the OC.

**vbskimva** · 11-28-2007, 05:36 PM

Browse through this site: www.bhphotovideo.com
They're legit, and prices are reasonable. Read through the reviews, and you check out this thread...http://209.200.225.217/forum/showthr...ht=dslr+advice
The d40 is mentioned alot in that thread. Check it out.

**KevinRogers** · 11-28-2007, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Ryon Graf

get a used 20D for about $500. Then get a canon 70-200 f/4. Then you shoot awesome skim photos.

Thanks everyone. Ryon how much would a lens like that cost me?

**flskimboarder** · 11-28-2007, 06:23 PM

i have the d40 and love it. mine came with 18-55 and 55-200 lens for about $670 i think. got it from cuircit city.

**Benji** · 11-28-2007, 06:25 PM

get a Canon.

**KevinRogers** · 11-28-2007, 06:27 PM

please ellaborate why benji? and what model? and just a little more about canon's please?

**undertheradar** · 11-28-2007, 06:32 PM

Refurbed Canon D50 and a 50mm prime.

**Walruz996** · 11-28-2007, 06:48 PM

DSLR thread, somewhere in offtopic.

**Ryon Graf** · 11-28-2007, 07:17 PM

the canon 70-200 f/4 is between 500-600 new

**Pat-Juh** · 11-29-2007, 05:15 AM

could also get a D80 D100 or D200 (400-100 new and used) with a 80-200 f2.8 (500 used)

**wardovision** · 11-29-2007, 05:56 AM

Kevin, Canon is the most common recommendation because until recently they controlled the sports photography market and had the best setup for this type of work. Today there's virtually no difference and whatever you choose will serve you well. One thing to remember though- While Nikon bodies are cheaper their pro-quality glass (lenses) is much more expensive. If this is something you're serious about and see yourself building up a system over the years I'd go with Canon.

**Simonster** · 11-29-2007, 10:18 AM

digital camerab ftw

**Cam Oden** · 11-29-2007, 10:50 AM

nikon? really?

**KevinRogers** · 11-29-2007, 07:08 PM

can you guys post some links to some good canon kits in the price range of 5$500-$700 bucks. that's the most i can spend

**flskimboarder** · 11-29-2007, 07:27 PM

look for some

**Jukebox Josh** · 11-29-2007, 08:00 PM

Canons are much better but way more expensive. Nikon is the way to go. I learned on a D50 and loved it. You're still gonna wanna take some sort of class unless you wanna be a kook and shoot auto.

**Cam Oden** · 11-30-2007, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Jukebox Josh

Canons are much better but way more expensive. Nikon is the way to go. I learned on a D50 and loved it. You're still gonna wanna take some sort of class unless you wanna be a kook and shoot auto.

? the prices are the same....