Your Questions About Canon Digital Slr Camera

rob answers:

I like canon Compact cameras more then I do Nikon, but in the DSLR run, Canon and Nikon are basically the exact same in every way. Its like Coke v. Pepsi. You have people that like Canon, and you have people that like Nikon

Either way, you will have to buy the camera and an extra lens or two for the macro and the portraits

you will have to tell us a budget for all the equipment, because the cheapest you can make it is about $1000 for what you want to do.

If you are a beginner, you can look at the Nikon D3000, D5000, and D3100 and the Canon Rebel Xs, T1i, and T2i. All of these are under $1000 with one lens

if you are more intermediate, the Nikon D7000 is a great camera, followed by the D300s. And these two are $1500-$1800 with a single lens.

As for lenses, this is a good all-around lens that can do portraits somewhat and can do macro

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2190/AF-S-DX-Micro-NIKKOR-85mm-f%252F3.5G-ED-VR.html

Canon has their equivalent

then you have probably the best portrait lens:

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Camera-Lenses/2180/AF-S-NIKKOR-50mm-f%252F1.4G.html

along with another macro lens.

rob answers:

Canon recently announced the new Rebel T2i (550D), and will be releasing it in a few months. If you want really good video quality along with image quality then you might want to wait and get the T2i. If not, then maybe wait until the T2i has been out for a little while, and the price on the T1i (500D) might drop a bit.

rob answers:

You seem to be familiar with the difference between the 2 types of cameras, so I’d imagine you also are aware of the kind of shots you will want. Personally, I’d go For the Canon Rebel. If you haven’t already be sure to check the reviews & prices on Amazon before making a choice. The 2011 models are just starting to be released now & you can get some great deals on the older models. The XS isn’t the most current model out now for Canon. The T3i was released very recently it has 18 megapixels & a price to match. Whatever you get be certain that it allows you to expand for the future with additional lenses & accessories.

The digital SLRs or Dslrs, as they are known will provide plenty of future flexibility. The digital units or point & shoot cameras, you mention are what you will live with, since the lens they come with is the only lens they’ll ever have.

rob answers:

Amazon is legit.

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rob answers:

Canon & Nikon are the top guns. They offer plenty on lenses as do other 3rd parties.

But don’t buy it at any of these rip-off scam sites that are owned by George Sabato:

www.bestpricecameras.com
www.photodynasty.com
www.beststopcamera.com
www.citywidedigital.com
www.eastcoastdistributor.com
www.hellocamera.com
www.infiniticameras.com
www.infinitiphoto.com
www.infinitycameras.com
www.jandkcameras.com
www.mraccessory.com
www.razzphoto.com
www.regencycamera.com

Check out how many Better Business Bureau complaints there are (1000+). He keeps changing names to avoid ripped-off customers and to trick new customers.

Http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?id=12668&pid=44&page=0&FindStr=photodynasty.com&SearchBy=company&Address=&City=&Phone1=&Phone2=&Phone3=&MembersOnly=False