Sue - Whatever you get, it will be technologically behind in 1-3 years.
That's why I'd spend more on the lenses (which can last almost forever),
and just deal with replacing the camera (like you would a computer).  I
have both a Canon 10D and 30D.  My general approach is to skip every
other generation.  Canon makes great cameras and lenses and I would
recommend them highly.  There is a Canon digital rebel (xti I think)
that basically has the same sensor as the 30D and retails for under
$1000.  A fewer bells and whistles, but probably not even stuff you
need.  The "pro" cameras are much more expensive and I've not felt the
need to buy them yet.

 

If you are starting out in bird photograph the 100-400 IS L zoom is
great. It's about $1400.  Macro work will take a second lens.  I use to
have all Nikon equipment, but sold it when I went digital 3 or so years
ago because of the 100-400.  

 

There are a lot of great web resources, my favorites are digital
photography review and naturescapes. 

 

Good luck. Digital photography is great!  

 

Mark Hoffman

www.pbase.com/wcbirding

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Maryland Birds & Birding [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Sue Hamilton
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2007 7:16 AM
To: 
Subject: [MDOSPREY] Digital SLR recommendation?

 

I have been trying to research Digital SLR's in order to get one
suitable for nature photography (I like to be able to do macro
photography as well as birds).  The choices seem to be a CAnon EOS and a
Nikon D40X or 70.  From what I read, it is harder to get lenses for the
Nikon (which is hard to believe.  I suffer from brand loyalty to Nikon.
I have a Nikon F with a low serial number used by my father in the
1960's.)

   

  I don't want to get the cheapest model, and then want to upgrade in a
year or two; it seems more economical to spend a little more and stay
with it.  However, I am not a professional, obviously, and don't want to
spend more than neccessary.  All that being said, can I ask for a
recommendation?

   

  (The books in the library can't keep up with technology.  By the time
they are published, they are out of date.)

   

  sue hamilton

  port republic

   

   

   

   

 

       

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