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OT-investing in a new camera!

asheeha's picture

Ok, so I'm a bit of an amateur photographer too. Not much, but somewhat and I want to get better. So I'm looking at really great camera's.

I really like the Nikon at work I have a Nikon d3000 and a Canon Rebel (don't know the model)...Greatly prefer the Nikon, my shots just come out a lot better esp in low light.

however, I'm not overly impressed with the video quality that I'll be able to get with it. I'm wondering if I should wait and save up the extra money and get a Canon 5D Mark II? I'm in love with the video quality on it! And I'm also not sure of the Canon since I don't like the Rebel, but I think the Mark II is in a completely different class than the Rebel.

Or should I get the Nikon d90 and just invest in a decent camcorder?

I have thoughts of babies in my future and I want to be sure to document their EVERY move! lol

would really be interested in your thoughts!

thanks!

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asheeha's picture

yeah...i probably will do that! thanks Smile

you know I had my husband do that Meyers Briggs test and he was a Mastermind too! ha

asheeha's picture

YES!!! My sis-in-law who owns a Rebel, used the Nikon D3000 and commented on how smooth it was. It's GREAT and I was such a huge Canon fan when I started using it. I have been completely converted.

I have a shaky hand and so getting a good clear shot in a low lighting setting without flash is nearly impossible for me. However I was able to do it with the Nikon!

There is a newer Nikon D7000 out now too that might be an ok option.

There are so many choices it's hard to pick!

asheeha's picture

well, i spoke to a photographer colleague and he owns a nikon d7000. i'm going to play around with it and make my decision. i think i'm leaning toward the d7000 because it's still in the $1500 range, it's a newer model and it has a really decent video function.

alwaysanxious's picture

I think Nikon is better, canon is a bit cheaper. I refuse to buy nikon solely on the fact that SD has an expensive Nikon (that she NEVER USES) and I will not buy the same brand as her. Petty, but I have my reasons.