Tonka Boater
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The D90 is a great choice. The D5000 and the D90 use the same exact image processor but the D90 has more pro-oriented controls.
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Digital Camera recommendations
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The D90 is a great choice. The D5000 and the D90 use the same exact image processor but the D90 has more pro-oriented controls.
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Most insurance policies will have a rather low MAXIMUM for photography equipment.
I carry a seperate policy on my gear. It costs about $45 for $4000 or so in coverage. My "day bag" generally does have about $3500 of gear inside (those dang lenses do get expensive!). I wouldn't bother for a single body/lens combination.
We have only lost one P&S ($350) to davy jones's locker.
BTW: That $800 for that T1i combo is really sweet!
VTSeaRay
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- Feb 19, 2008
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Yeah, I saw that, almost makes me want to change my mind from my Canon 50D I'm looking at. But I put the 2 in my hands at Best Buy the other night, and the 50d just feels more comfortable and less confined for my hands than the t1i.
I'm looking at the 28-135 is usm and 70-300 is usm lenses as my pkg to get the $200 off. (also available at the major camera shops)
-VtSeaRay
douglee25
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I agree with you. I have the 30D and anytime I hold onto the smaller Rebel line cameras, they just aren't comfortable in my hands. If you're looking for a deal on a D series camera, look to the 40D or even the 30D. Do a comparison and you may find one of the older ones may suit your needs just fine.
Doug
sprink56
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I have had very good luck in buying second hand Nikon bodies and lenses. I follow a couple of guys that upgrade every year or 2 and never register their warranties. They can sell easily because you get the factory warranty on a like new camera at a fraction of the price. I am sure if you look around you can find some pros or semi pros in your area that shoot Canons and do this. With Canon and Nikon you very rarely have a warranty issue and if you do you can use it....I have in the past with no problems.:thumbsup:
douglee25
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I agree used is a good option as well. Both the 40D and 30D can still be bought new as well for quite a substantial discount compared to the 50D.
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wish2fish
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We picked up a slightly used Canon 40D. Have only taken a few shots so far but it looks to do the job we wanted it for. Here is a picture from down near our rivercamp. It was a very cloudy day but the sun broke through small spot and shined on this house across the river. This house is at least 1.5 miles away.
douglee25
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Good choice! Look up how to shoot a focusing test and see how it performs. When the 40D was originally released there were many people who complained about soft pictures because of a focusing issue that had to be sent into Cannon for repair.
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Chris R
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Just got a Canon 7D with an 18-200 MM f/3.5-5.6 lens. So far I really like it- I've taken maybe 10 photos with it as I'm still going through the instruction manual.
I "had" a 30D previously until my entire bag was stolen. Thankfully, it was all insured. I added a few hundred of my own money to my claim to upgrade to the 7D. The insurance company handled the replacement with Canon- and shipped it to my door.
I "had" a 30D previously until my entire bag was stolen. Thankfully, it was all insured. I added a few hundred of my own money to my claim to upgrade to the 7D. The insurance company handled the replacement with Canon- and shipped it to my door.
Just curious. . .what lens did you use?
douglee25
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wish2fish
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it came as a kit camera. Canon EF 28-135 IS USM lens. I'm still learning here so I hope that is the right description.
wish2fish
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will do! I let is autofocus on that shot and it was on the full auto mode. I didn't have me reading glasses with me so I didn't try to adjust the viewfielder lens.
Well. . . you described it well enough that I know what lens you are talking about!!
I am a big fan of this lens. As far as image stabilized lenses go. . .this one is "old school"; 1st genereration stuff from the days of film. Still. . when purchased in a kit, it is quite a bargain. Not so long ago, this lens used to sell (at the cheap places) for about $400.
When I got my 40D, I also got this lens as part of the "kit". It serves as the Admiral's primary lens. It is very similar in build and quality to the 17-85/IS EFS lens that came out for digital SLR's at a much higher price (mid $600's).
Ok. . .back to the boating threads!!
