Starter dSLR - Nikon or Olympus?

truthv7 · 08-22-2008, 01:45 AM

I was looking at those cactus remote triggers and I found some on another website I usually buy stuff from,
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13089 they look similar to the one on ebay except for the branding. For half price I think it might be a knock-off. That strobist blog and remote triggering flashes is really awesome, but I'm thinking I'm still gonna try and save for the 430ex because right now I think I need on on-camera flash. Photography is really awesome. but expensive...

Mikey · 08-22-2008, 02:46 AM

wow i totally spammed the front page lulz

truthv7 · 08-22-2008, 12:08 PM

I am also wondering about diffusers. Are they a must have? I found a few cheap-o's for like $4, does quality matter in these or is it just color tinting. Also, I found a knock-off lightspere for like $16-17, anyone heard anything about it?

truthv7 · 08-28-2008, 01:43 AM

Just an update:
Well I worked everything out and wouldn't have enough to buy the 430ex in time(almost two weeks). So I bought another flash that I heard had decent reviews a Nissin Di622 for about $115 total. It's pretty basic and seems to have decent build quality and I also ordered the bootleg lightsphere, so we'll see how that goes. I don't know how long this flash will last so I'm still trying to save for the 430ex. Thanks for all of your help.

Tech007 · 12-05-2008, 05:01 AM

It's been a while - still loving my S5IS but got tired of waiting for dSLR Day.

I couldn't resist some pre-Xmas sales and got a true 'starter' body. 5D MkII can come later... As much as I loved the Nikon bodies etc I listened to the advice and went looking at all the expensive glass. Yikes.

Canon won.

My fav new lens info site.

I went for a cheap ass Rebel XS on-sale. $440 Cdn$ (??!!) with 18-55 non-IS paperweight lens.

As suggested - First lens - the 50mm 1.8. Wicked fun. Thanks Chris R.

Next lens - 24-70 f/2.8L (used $700) and the 70-200 f/2.8L IS (new - $1800!!??)

Eventually I'll get a full size sensor cam body that can really use the nice glass. For now I can wear out the Rebel learning.

st0l3n · 12-05-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tech007

As much as I loved the Nikon bodies
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My boss brought a Nikon d90 month ago .I like the feel of it more than my Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi

Tech007 · 05-03-2009, 06:58 PM

OK - SO I've had the Rebel XS and 50mm lens for about 6 months now. Have figured out RAW workflow and Elements OK-ish. Here's some recent examples.

lalalemon · 05-03-2009, 07:08 PM

Nikon.

I have the 60 and I really really like it. pretty light weight.

although Nikon's are notorious for noisy pictures if you up your ISO too much. but i haven't had any problems with mine.

love it.

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truthv7 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Compton, California Posts: 14	I was looking at those cactus remote triggers and I found some on another website I usually buy stuff from, http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.13089 they look similar to the one on ebay except for the branding. For half price I think it might be a knock-off. That strobist blog and remote triggering flashes is really awesome, but I'm thinking I'm still gonna try and save for the 430ex because right now I think I need on on-camera flash. Photography is really awesome. but expensive...
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truthv7 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Compton, California Posts: 14	I am also wondering about diffusers. Are they a must have? I found a few cheap-o's for like $4, does quality matter in these or is it just color tinting. Also, I found a knock-off lightspere for like $16-17, anyone heard anything about it?
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08-28-2008, 01:43 AM	#124 (permalink)
truthv7 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Compton, California Posts: 14	Just an update: Well I worked everything out and wouldn't have enough to buy the 430ex in time(almost two weeks). So I bought another flash that I heard had decent reviews a Nissin Di622 for about $115 total. It's pretty basic and seems to have decent build quality and I also ordered the bootleg lightsphere, so we'll see how that goes. I don't know how long this flash will last so I'm still trying to save for the 430ex. Thanks for all of your help.
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Tech007 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	-UPDATE- It's been a while - still loving my S5IS but got tired of waiting for dSLR Day. I couldn't resist some pre-Xmas sales and got a true 'starter' body. 5D MkII can come later... As much as I loved the Nikon bodies etc I listened to the advice and went looking at all the expensive glass. Yikes. Canon won. My fav new lens info site. I went for a cheap ass Rebel XS on-sale. $440 Cdn$ (??!!) with 18-55 non-IS paperweight lens. As suggested - First lens - the 50mm 1.8. Wicked fun. Thanks Chris R. Next lens - 24-70 f/2.8L (used $700) and the 70-200 f/2.8L IS (new - $1800!!??) Eventually I'll get a full size sensor cam body that can really use the nice glass. For now I can wear out the Rebel learning.
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lalalemon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven Posts: 541	Nikon. I have the 60 and I really really like it. pretty light weight. although Nikon's are notorious for noisy pictures if you up your ISO too much. but i haven't had any problems with mine. love it.
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