Calling all knowledgable photography folks - DSLR - Page 2

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 07:08 AM

In the digital age camera=film. If you buy into a system that you like then the body is relatively disposable, but the lenses aren't.

If it's a Chevy vs. Ford debate, then I guess I'm a Lexus guy (Olympus).

pauldun170 · 02-28-2011, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the feed back guys.
I'd like to stick with the Canon because friends of ours are Canon folk and we can share lenses\bits and pieces. That and my wifes friend can help her get familiar with it. As for lenses in general, I'm going to stand back for awhile and let her work it out.

B&H Photo is going to be my first stop tomorrow after work. I see they are right outside of Penn station. Thanks for the recommendation.

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 10:44 AM

It's always a good idea to get something, that you know you'll have help with. Just understanding the menus can, at times, be quite a chore.

Make sure that you have someone along with smelling salts, for when you see the size of B&H.

pauldun170 · 02-28-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

It's always a good idea to get something, that you know you'll have help with. Just understanding the menus can, at times, be quite a chore.

Make sure that you have someone along with smelling salts, for when you see the size of B&H.

Too small or too big?
I'm not the shopping type.
Step 1.
Walk in and grab the first person who works there
Step 2.
Hands them list ("You have this in stock?")
Step 3.
(if in stock)
Head straight for cashier.
(Not in stock)
Head straight for door

no looking\browsing\talking\chatting

goof2 · 02-28-2011, 10:53 AM

B&H has a good reputation. I've ordered from them before and have no complaints. I've also ordered audio stuff from J&R and that was fine as well, but that was more than 10 years ago. Just don't get swayed by the seemingly good prices at some of the other Manhattan camera/electronics stores if you go in them. I've heard about nightmares dealing with them.

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Too small or too big?
I'm not the shopping type.
Step 1.
Walk in and grab the first person who works there
Step 2.
Hands them list ("You have this in stock?")
Step 3.
(if in stock)
Head straight for cashier.
(Not in stock)
Head straight for door

no looking\browsing\talking\chatting

Like the size of a department store or supermarket. Go all the way to the back counter, then you can do your, "Do you have this in stock?"

pauldun170 · 02-28-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Like the size of a department store or supermarket. Go all the way to the back counter, then you can do your, "Do you have this in stock?"

Cool...thanks.
Is it even worth going in or are they pretty good with online ordering (quick turn around on online order)?

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauldun170

Cool...thanks.
Is it even worth going in or are they pretty good with online ordering (quick turn around on online order)?

Up here I generally have stuff at my door, in about a week. That's including Customs. Probably a few days to process and ship, down there. If you're on the line then you might as well go in, if there's a time constraint.

Trip · 02-28-2011, 11:08 AM

I bought my wife a Nikon because in the low end range, I felt the Canon Rebels were very cheaply made. The cheaper Nikons felt like a more robust made body. Some of the buttons/knobs on the Canon felt cheap and easily breakable. Knowing how tough we can be on electronics, I went with something that felt like it would hold up better to our abuse. You may want to go to a place that has the bodies you are looking at and get a feel for which you like better.

You suck for actually being able to go to a brick/mortar B&H.

Papa_Complex · 02-28-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

I bought my wife a Nikon because in the low end range, I felt the Canon Rebels were very cheaply made. The cheaper Nikons felt like a more robust made body. Some of the buttons/knobs on the Canon felt cheap and easily breakable. Knowing how tough we can be on electronics, I went with something that felt like it would hold up better to our abuse. You may want to go to a place that has the bodies you are looking at and get a feel for which you like better.

Then he's going to the right place. If they don't have it, and even a demo of it, then it isn't made.

02-28-2011, 07:08 AM	#11
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	In the digital age camera=film. If you buy into a system that you like then the body is relatively disposable, but the lenses aren't. If it's a Chevy vs. Ford debate, then I guess I'm a Lexus guy (Olympus). __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

02-28-2011, 10:44 AM	#13
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	It's always a good idea to get something, that you know you'll have help with. Just understanding the menus can, at times, be quite a chore. Make sure that you have someone along with smelling salts, for when you see the size of B&H. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

02-28-2011, 10:53 AM	#15
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	B&H has a good reputation. I've ordered from them before and have no complaints. I've also ordered audio stuff from J&R and that was fine as well, but that was more than 10 years ago. Just don't get swayed by the seemingly good prices at some of the other Manhattan camera/electronics stores if you go in them. I've heard about nightmares dealing with them.

02-28-2011, 11:08 AM	#19
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I bought my wife a Nikon because in the low end range, I felt the Canon Rebels were very cheaply made. The cheaper Nikons felt like a more robust made body. Some of the buttons/knobs on the Canon felt cheap and easily breakable. Knowing how tough we can be on electronics, I went with something that felt like it would hold up better to our abuse. You may want to go to a place that has the bodies you are looking at and get a feel for which you like better. You suck for actually being able to go to a brick/mortar B&H.