Advice on a new camera

[Sinker]

Hi,
I'm thinking of getting a new digital camera; it will be my 1st digital camera evar.
Thinking of getting a DSLR/ proconsumer camera. Considerations:

1) Main reason is to shoot my newborn child. Current digital camera (borrowed) suffers from too much lag between trigger and actual shoot.
2) Budget's around S$1,000.00
3) Prefer Canon or Nikon.

Any input/ guidance will be greatly appreciated!

Sinker

 

[Galdor]

You'll need a DSLR then to avoid the shutter lag. The Nikon D40x shoudl be able to fit your budget or you can try getting a 2nd hand D100 or D70s from the BnS section here.

 

[JerrySH]

i would say perhaps u try pns?

 

[ryuggen]

Strongly suggest dSLR.

Sharing similar sentiment as Galdor. If you can stretch your budget, D80 will be so much better than D40/X. Armed with a 50mm 1.8, you'll definitely capture great moments.

You wont have a 2nd chance to shoot your child's growing years. So, dont miss these tender moments.

 

[Sinker]

thanks guys!
so far, it's either the D80 or the D40x huh?
really newbee qns here but can they subsequently be outfitted with a 1) AF Micro 60mm f/2.8D or a 2) AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D (not to shoot babies but shoot critters). The 50mm 1.8 lens recommended by ryuggen would be ?

 

[freezemaster]

Hmm i am new too ... but i am getting the D40x due to budget i have decided

 

[tunghk]

If just for taking family pictures, asssume you will most likely not be expanding your equipment other than maybe one or 2 lens.. Then, you may want to look for a good bargain used DSLR under the buy and sell sub forum in clubsnap... will definately be able to get a better spec DSLR than D40x...

Just to qualify that this is just my own opnion for TS..

 

[Snowcrash]

Hi,
I'm thinking of getting a new digital camera; it will be my 1st digital camera evar.
Thinking of getting a DSLR/ proconsumer camera. Considerations:

1) Main reason is to shoot my newborn child. Current digital camera (borrowed) suffers from too much lag between trigger and actual shoot.
2) Budget's around S$1,000.00
3) Prefer Canon or Nikon.

Any input/ guidance will be greatly appreciated!

Sinker

Budget $1,000 - avoid DSLR for now.
Try a Fuji film low light digicam, can shoot video somemore of your child.

 

[Galdor]

thanks guys!
so far, it's either the D80 or the D40x huh?
really newbee qns here but can they subsequently be outfitted with a 1) AF Micro 60mm f/2.8D or a 2) AF Micro 105mm f/2.8D (not to shoot babies but shoot critters). The 50mm 1.8 lens recommended by ryuggen would be ?

Not exactly. Since your budget is $1K, we will work around there & you have stated that you prefer a Nikon or Canon hence, the recommendation. Otherwise, i would suggest you try a 2nd hand Sony A100, Olympus E500 or Pentax K100D too. For the price, you can get them with a kit lens already. Do check the BnS section and you can see some very good deal already.

 

[Sinker]

thanks guys for the advice... time to start haunting the b&s section!

 

[unlucky13]

get a second hand D80 kit and u can fly .. its kinda good enough for u to start with .. LOL .. seriously ..