So I'm looking to buy a DSLR cam...Which is better, the Nikon D40 or the Rebel XT?I was told that the D40 can take macro shots but the XT cannot. Is this true? The same girl said that the XT takes BETTER shots but just cannot take macro.
>>194121faceplam.jpgWhether or not a DSLR can take macro shots is determined solely by the presence of a macro lens. Tell that girl to do some research and actually try the cameras she is talking about.
>>194121It just depends on the lens regarding 'macro shots'.Even though I'm a nikonfag, DONT GET A D40. You might as well just admit defeat.
OP here, the girl who told me that is a photographer for a local paper here in NJ. I assume she knows what she's talking about.
the answer is Sony A200/thread
>>194132don't worry, she doesn't.
>>194132She is an idiot. Go ask on dpreview if you don't believe /p/. You'll get told the same thing. It is the lens that matters, not the camera. The girl is a liar or a moron.
>>194132She should be fired.
>>194137heh.Whats your budget op?
>>194132>I assume she knows what she's talking about.She doesn't. There are macro lenses for both cameras.I personally like my Digital Rebel XTi, but the important things are the person behind the camera and the glass in front of it.
OP here. OK, so either camera can take macro shots with the right lens. Of the 2 which one is better?Also, Sony is not an option. I want a camera not a TV.
>>194144>Also, Sony is not an option. I want a camera not a TV.OH LAWD LOLBack on topic:Go for a 40D/D80. They're fairly cheap now.
>>194144>Also, Sony is not an option. I want a camera not a TV.In b4 flamewar. Are we being trolled?>>194140seconded. How much are you planning to spend?
>>194144Both have just as good lenses.The XT is a better investment, since it can use all of its system's lenses, while the D40 can't.
>>194144Go for the D80, but first: Buy more brain capacity
When you are purchasing your first SLR, be aware you are buying into a lens family, not a camera body. Your camera body will not be your first. On the other hand, a good lens may last you 10 years. If you are serious about this, do some research into the breadth and quality of lenses in the Canon and Nikon families.
A100 if you can find it will probably be cheaper than anything canikon has to offer.Who cares, you wont buy another lens and will get bored after 2 months, buy whatever you want and stop asking other people for advice. You have a mind, use it.
>>194144I lol'd.
>>194132I know a guy who was a photo editor for a paper and claimed shop lights gave better results than any strobe system. Just because someone is a "professional" doesn't mean they know anything.
I like my XT.
K200D MOTHERFUCKER
BUY PENTAX.
>>194171I don't agree with him at all, but that's not a really good example. Shop lights CAN provide excellent lighting if you're good with lighting to begin with.
OP hereJust wanted to troll a little. Thanks guys.
>I know a guy who was a photo editor for a paper and claimed shop lights gave better results than any strobe system.Define results. Any lightsource will give "results" if you know how to use it. All strobes do is give you more options as far as raw power is concerned.
troll/complete faggot
lawlfag
D80, because people are dropping them for the D300 and D3. D50 is pretty good as well, good noise control for an older camera. I have a D70, D50, and a D300, and the D50 was <300, and is a very good camera.