Few Camera Questions

[Sethos]

Hello,

For some time, I've been looking to get into photography.

I enjoy taking scenery shots and I'm very interested in taking Night Shots - I always find these great motives for shots when i walk around at night.

But since I'm a complete amateur photographer, i have always used a low-budget camera from some Supermarket.

As you might know, such cameras are pants at taking night shots without a 500w light-bulb.

So now i wanna get a decent quality camera that's "cheap" ... By cheap i mean a user camera, not these ?2,500 cameras.

Only one I've been looking at so far is the "Canon EOS 400D (Canon EF-S-objektiv, 18-55 mm)" Which is a bit out of my budget, but i can manage.

Are there any better options for me in this price range - Perhaps a cheaper camera with all the features i need but less expensive.

Also, anyone know where i can find some pictures taken with the camera linked above - I really wanna see it in action ( All I'm going by is recommendations )

Any help appreciated!

Thanks.

[goodcase]

Nikon D50 with 18-55mm if you can get it. I use it, i love it.

[gaekwad2]

And if that's still too expensive: Fuji S6500fd (which gets pretty close to dSLR quality if you shoot raw (downsides:13MB files, ~5 seconds between shots) and use s7raw+neatimage)

[fuel925]

Nikon D50 with 18-55mm if you can get it. I use it, i love it.

[Sethos]

Was just looking at my local D50 prices - It's actually more expensive.

But there aren't any comments on the Camera i posted?

[gaekwad2]

We're waiting for the Canonites to tell you it's the greatest camera ever.

Actually you can hardly go wrong with any dSLR.

[fuel925]

The 400D is an excellent camera. If you have the money, go for it! :)

[turkishdelight]

I'm also eyeing the XTi/400D. I had the opportunity to use one with the kit lens, and it was very nice. But, don't rely on the kit lens for indoor shots (e.g. a party); the slow aperture range wreaks havoc on low-light shots.

However, you'll usually use a tripod for night photography, so I wouldn't say that's such a big deal.

For many scenery/landscape shots, you'll want a wide lens to go with the camera.

Since the XTi is a DSLR, it's designed to be used with other lenses. They do run up the cost: the EF-S 10-22 goes for about $640; wide off-brand lenses go for about $450. And that's in addition to the camera's price. But, you won't necessarily need another lens. If you can use the kit lens well, more power to you :)

[peterish]

have you looked at Nikon D40? Here's a comparison of the Canon 400D vs Nikon D40

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_po...40&show=all

There's hardly any difference between the two, and the Nikon is a bit cheaper.

Also, 2 things to keep in mind about SLR's:

1 - Don't spend more money for more megapixels. Anything beyond 6 megapixels is simply a waste for anyone who doesn't make a living from photography.

2 - If you really want to get into photography, and be able to produce professional-looking images, then be prepared to spend extrodinary amounts of money on equipment. To give you an idea, my camera originally cost me roughly $500....a year later my collection of equipment is over $3000. I don't regret a bit of it, because they are all useful. Just know that this can become a very serious (albeit worthwhile) hobby.

[Huleboeren]

Visit http://www.fotostart.dk/

Theyre pretty up-to-date and their forum is active, in your own language and the people are nice :p (Not that they aint nice in here, but...)