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[blackbeard59]

ChrisJ1968, on 08 February 2012 - 19:03, said:

As a photographer, Get a system that fits your style of shooting. sport shooting? then you'll need one with fast frame rates. But remember, the equipment doesn't make the photographer

Agreed! Try them both. See what fits your constitution.

[neoraptor]

Thanks all!

So far I've decided to get nikon 5100 + 18-105mm (plus some primes in future). Canon 600d seems to have better video capabilities but is more expensive here (especially the lenses for it).

One last thing - noticed nikon release the 5xxxx cameras around April, should i wait to see if there is a new model this year or there is no chance for this. If there is I can get the newer (with more features) or 5100 for less money. There is a rumor for 3200 coming soon

[rosszone]

I have the Nikon D90 with that 18-105 lens and find it to be a great all around shooter.

Some examples taken with that lens:
https://rosszone.com/pack-place
https://rosszone.com/drhumor-building
https://rosszone.com/playtime
https://rosszone.com/dyc-alone

Side note: I'd definitely recommend getting the add-on battery grip.

[nominak]

So I don't have to make another topic of the exact same name... I was looking at getting the Canon EOS Rebel t2i if I get any significant amount of money from tax returns... I would use it for both video and photography, what would be a good lens in the $100 range to get for it?

[neoraptor]

haven't seen that cheap lenses, Try getting it kit with 18-55mm thats the cheapest way

[ybrett23]

neoraptor, on 09 February 2012 - 14:40, said:

Thanks all!

So far I've decided to get nikon 5100 + 18-105mm (plus some primes in future). Canon 600d seems to have better video capabilities but is more expensive here (especially the lenses for it).

One last thing - noticed nikon release the 5xxxx cameras around April, should i wait to see if there is a new model this year or there is no chance for this. If there is I can get the newer (with more features) or 5100 for less money. There is a rumor for 3200 coming soon

excellent choice you wont be disappointed, the next 5*** series wont be out till next year

[ChrisJ1968]

nominak, on 09 February 2012 - 19:56, said:

So I don't have to make another topic of the exact same name... I was looking at getting the Canon EOS Rebel t2i if I get any significant amount of money from tax returns... I would use it for both video and photography, what would be a good lens in the $100 range to get for it?

I would, in your shoes get something along the lines of the t2i with a EF lens (not EF-S), EF lenses will give you much better results. now that being said, when you ARE ready to upgrade to a camera that's only able to use EF lenses, you have saved yourself that money for a lens and can splurge on the camera body. I went froman old Canon 400D(xti) to a 5DMarkII. so I didn't need to buy a lens for the new body.. i already had it .. just trying to save you some $$$

[Bassem]

I'm not a Nikon guy myself (just a matter of preference), but I have used the D5100, great camera, can't go wrong with it. Also, I'd take the 18-105mm, I don't think you'll be needing the 55-200mm. Next step, get a cheap prime, a 35mm or a 50. However, if you want to go with Canon, you can probably get a pretty good deal on the 550D, I happen to own one and I can't complain, it shares the same sensor as the 600D, so image quality is basically the same. Unless you really want that flip-out screen and built-in wireless flash control, I'd go with the 550D + the 18-135mm.

[nominak]

ChrisJ1968, on 09 February 2012 - 22:06, said:

I would, in your shoes get something along the lines of the t2i with a EF lens (not EF-S), EF lenses will give you much better results. now that being said, when you ARE ready to upgrade to a camera that's only able to use EF lenses, you have saved yourself that money for a lens and can splurge on the camera body. I went froman old Canon 400D(xti) to a 5DMarkII. so I didn't need to buy a lens for the new body.. i already had it .. just trying to save you some $$$

Well I don't think I'd be upgrading for a long while, so I think I'll go the t2i with EF lens for now.

[ChrisJ1968]

nominak, on 10 February 2012 - 00:57, said:

Well I don't think I'd be upgrading for a long while, so I think I'll go the t2i with EF lens for now.

also, you'll be working with a crop factor of 1.6 due to the APS-C sensor. long story. so with a crop factor of 1.6. so we'll say if you are using a focal distance of 200 meters. that being 200 meters on a lens that has 200 meters. with the crop factor of x 1.6, you actually will have an effective focal distance of 320 meters. that means, if you had a full frame sensor, I would be using a lens of 320 meters to be at the same level of focal length as you or vice versa