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Anonymous
hey /p/
I've been thinking about getting a digital slr for some time now..I don't know the first thing about cameras though.

Can you guys give me some pointers on what to look for? Or even what a good beginner digital SLR would be?
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
Canon Rebel XT or a Nikon D40

Dont get an XTi or a D40x as its a waste of money, get a 50mm prime lense instead.
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
We need a bot to auto-respond with that to all such inquires.
>> Anonymous
used D50 or D70
>> Anonymous
>>94275

whats the difference between the D50/D70 and the D40?
>> Anonymous
Canon EOS 1D series.

Perfect for the average beginner.
>> Butterfly !xlgRMYva6s
>>94287
D50/70 will AF on older lenses and do stuff that the D40 doesnt, they are better but more expensive / 2nd hand.
>> Anonymous
Hasselblad with a leaf back.
This is perfect for beginners.
>> Anonymous
>>94368
figured
>> ac !!VPzQAxYPAMA
>>94266
XTi's not a waste of money. It's not "XT+2MP" like the D40x is "D40+4MP". There are actual nontrivial improvements between the XT and XTi.
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>94365

That would be a reasonable kit to get started with. Probably better than most start with. In general I think someone beginning is usually best starting with one lens and adding to it as they learn. Too much kit at once might overwhelm you. Those two should do you nicely though.

There is as Sigma(I think?) 18-200 OS(image stabilised) lens that seems to come highly recommended, especially for an all in one lens. Usually the greater focal range lenses tend to be poorer in quality in comparison to equivalent lenses that cover smaller focal ranges. There's also that risk of never moving your feet to compose and simply zooming in and out at everything from one spot thanks to the large range of it. Teaching you bad habits, so to speak.

The 50mm 1.8 is the lens that has to be mentioned with any beginner lens kit for Canon. It's a bargain and I'd seriously suggest you try it out. You'd probably learn a lot from having that on for a few days. It is also optically very good for the money and everyone should have a wide prime to see what they are capable of.
>> else !L6xabslN96
>>94365
im a nikonfag.

that is all.
>> Anonymous
>>94378
Thanks for the advice
>> BlackAdder !!bSWRwu/NqzQ
>>94425

It's worth remembering that prime lenses tend to be optically very good. To get near the quality and sharpness you can get with the cheap 50mm you'd have to pay an awful lot more for a zoom. Even then you'd not be getting as wide an aperture.

It might look or feel like a toy to some, but it is worth the money. Just make sure that if you do get it you try it out for a while and give it time to get used to it. Having a fixed view can be off putting if you are not used to it, but you'll see the merits in the lens in the long run if you are willing to put in the effort. It's a great and very, very cheap portrait lens for those on crop bodies.

The 18-55 with IS is a great thing. Image stabilising is a fantastic technology and getting it in a bargain lens is all the better.

You might even find that you'll miss it with the longer focal lengths if you aren't used to using cameras without IS.

Monopods and beanbags are handy if you want to do walkabouts with the camera and keep it steady.