Looking for a compacter-than-DSLR camera to take traveling for a couple of months. I really like my Nikon D90 for its low-light and manual capabilities, but I don't think I'll enjoy bringing it around with me the whole time. I really want a camera that can handle low light and takes good video, without being as bulky as an SLR. I think the NEX-6 satisfies these requirements pretty well. Do I want a NEX-6? Or something else?
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posted by BungaDunga
on Feb 28, 2013 -
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I used Canon point-and-shoot cameras before my first DSLR camera, a Nikon D80, which just broke down. I'm interested in getting a new DSLR camera.
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posted by remi
on Apr 17, 2012 -
9 answers
Relatively new Canon dSLR owner planning a trip to some Really Beautiful Places. Looking to invest in a lens that will help me take some amazing shots while I'm there as well as on future adventures.
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posted by bondcliff
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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My Nikon D40 died recently. I sent it to Nikon for a repair estimate. I'm looking for any experience anyone has with having Nikon repair a camera -- and weighing that against putting the repair money toward a new camera body. If I want to go with something new, I need help with selection. More details within!
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posted by hansbrough
on May 21, 2011 -
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My choices for cameras have been limited by my requirement that it has to have a flexible display, such as the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50, or the newly released
Canon 60D. But maybe I'm thinking the wrong way... Is there a way to plug a portable video screen into my camera, and achieve the same viewing flexibility?
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posted by IAmBroom
on Mar 22, 2011 -
8 answers
I am thinking of getting an Olympus PEN E-PL1. Will I regret not getting a digital SLR instead?
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posted by AtomicBee
on Jul 7, 2010 -
18 answers
About ten years ago, I was given a couple Pentax 35mm film SLR bodies, and some lenses, which I was happy with. Especially the SMC-M 50mm f/1.4 lens, with which I discovered bokeh and existing-light photography. But after a while, I got tired of having to store and process film, since I just put all the pictures into my computer anyway. So I got a *ist DS, since that was compatible with all my lenses. But my favorite prime lens has been turned into a zoom by the reduced sensor size. The closest equivalent I've found is the FA 31mm Limited, but that costs ~$1000 USD, and its not even f1.4, its f1.8. Given this issue, along with the fussiness of getting all the auto-exposure/focus stuff to work the way I want it to, and I'm really missing my film camera bodies. Or is there an alternative?
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posted by Hither
on Jun 20, 2010 -
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I've been using Canon PowerShot models for years. My current one is the G10. I think with my experience in amateur photography, I can finally move on to something more advanced. Do you have any suggestions for an entry-level DSLR camera?
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posted by remi
on Apr 27, 2010 -
20 answers
Your boss gives you 24 hours and $1500 to buy a simple DSLR camera for use in a clinic so the docs can take digital pictures of skin lesions and other pathologies, for future use in trainings (PowerPoints), websites, handouts etc. What do you do?
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posted by tristeza
on Mar 19, 2010 -
32 answers
When is an old camera lens good enough to influence which DSLR body to purchase?
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posted by yamel
on Aug 6, 2009 -
15 answers
Photography-filter: As a total beginner to photography, I've been learning all about the basic techniques with my new DLSR. However I've been recently getting very inspired by film photography shot on 35mm film like Lomos, Yashica T4s. How can I emulate this style on a Digital SLR? [More inside]
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posted by ashaw
on Jun 24, 2009 -
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I've been thinking of buying a new point-and-shoot camera for a while. I've had some lame experiences with previous point-and-shoots (blurry photos, bad colour balance, etc), so I'm asking the green for some advice.
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posted by doctor.dan
on Jun 19, 2009 -
34 answers
I am looking for a lens for my Nikon D80 that works well in low-light conditions. Something relatively compact and not too expensive would be best.
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posted by bollockovnikov
on Dec 10, 2008 -
12 answers
Please help me use my new DSLR camera. Are there guides/tricks for specific cameras online?
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posted by meerkatty
on Jun 14, 2008 -
10 answers
I'd like to get an entry level DSLR with *only* a basic prime lens for under $600. Is this doable?
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posted by rsanheim
on May 21, 2008 -
33 answers
I want to step into the big bad world of digital SLRs but don't really have a huge budget. Please help me choose between the Nikon D40 and the Canon Digital Rebel XTi (also known as EOS 400D).
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posted by madman
on Aug 2, 2007 -
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Anyone remember a (big?) blogger taking a photography class a few years back? I just got a dSLR and am reading everything I can find. For some reason, there's a thorn stuck in my brain that keeps reminding me of a blogger a few years back who decided to take a photography course to get better with their camera. I'd love to find their site / posts about it.
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posted by slactoid
on Jul 29, 2007 -
5 answers
GPS ready Digital SLRs : What are the best available? Coming soon? Am I better waiting until the industry catches up?
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posted by 0bvious
on Jul 25, 2006 -
16 answers
Okay, I know it's been asked MANY times here but I have a specific question about shooting a picture in low-light settings.
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posted by Hands of Manos
on Oct 13, 2005 -
15 answers
