hey,

i am guna get a SLR camera and i want to get one that has a good fps rate, (at least 3-4 per sec) and can print at about A3 or bigger with good quality (14 mp or more i think)

has anyone got any recomendations of good cameras??

cheers

ewan

Hey Ewan,

It all depends on how much you are prepared to spend... Canon EOS 7D is great 18 megapixels 8fps and captures full HD movies, priced around the $2k mark (body only) Nikon D300s around the same $$ but it's also the lenses that you need to get the crisp sharpness you would want from action shots at higher frame rates... You need a fast lens like the EF70-200mm f2.8L and preferably IS (that lens will set you back $2200)...

Like I said it depends on how much you can afford...
There are a lot of other lenses that have great capabilities for what you want also.. eg. the Sigma 50-500mm is a good option, plenty of zoom there!

Check this site it is one of the cheapest and best australian owned camera dealers many of my friends have dealt with and had no problems... http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/index.htm they have waterproof housings etc. as well...

Cheers,
Dave

yeah its not a cheap hobby thats for sure.
What price range are you looking at Ewan and how do you envisage using it?

For example if will you be taking pictures from the shore you will need a good telescopic lens and perhaps a tripod, for more closeup shots, you will need a different lens again and perhaps a waterproof case for it too.

yea, thanks dave,

i think that will be a little out of my price range, im going into michaels camera's today, im looking for something less than $1000.
im looking at something called the pentax Kx or something around that kind of model

ewan

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ewan kite said...

yea, thanks dave,

i think that will be a little out of my price range, im going into michaels camera's today, im looking for something less than $1000.
im looking at something called the pentax Kx or something around that kind of model

You might want to reconsider the Pentax. Not saying they're not ok for the price, but you really are getting what you pay for. For $1000 you'd be far better off getting something medium-range second hand in the system (ie. brand) that you plan on sticking with. The thing with DSLR's is that it's not just the camera you buy, it's the lenses and the flashes... and once you buy in to one system then without selling all your kit, your stuck there.

If your wanting to use it in the water for kite photography then i'd suggest looking at getting both a waterproof video camera and a waterproof all weather point & shoot as you'd come in at around the same $1000 budget.
If you want to use it for other stuff aside from just kite photography then the DSLR world is split into 2 major camps, and a couple of other minor ones. Nikon & Canon are the main choices. Sony, Pentax, Olympus, ex.Konica Minolta are the smaller players.

Go into the stores and play with them until you find something that works for you. Personally the ergonomics of the Nikon's middle of the range (D90/D300) work better for me than the other brands, but YMMV.

The cameras suggested are fantastic but also expensive. If you have limited funds I would suggest spending on the lens more than the camera body - I good lens can make an average body work well - the other way around isn't as good.


I would stick with Nikon or canon - think about the long term investment of the camera. If you spend money on a Nikon or canon lens now - you will be able to keep it for years - and only have to update the body as technology dictates. The canon 50D 40D will get close to that frame rate - so will the Nikon D300 or D200 - An older model might suit you now more than a current one - maybe even a second hand D200 body for around $750 orless -
Then get a good lens - nothing lower than 2.8 max aperture, A good lens on any of these cameras will take outstanding pictures if used correctly

Good luck

Jump onto Ebay, they currently have the Nikon D90 for around $1200 with 3 lens, up to the 300mm as well,
merry xmas

Hey Ewan

Save up for a few more months, and up your price to about $1500, you will be able to get something a lot better.

Have a look at: www.dpreview.com/ its a great review site with a discussion forum where you can get feedback from professional photographers and just general users.

Good luck!

yea, got a camera, its an dslr and does full hd vid's aswel, its a sony. it was about $800 so real good price.

thanks for the help

ewan