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a couple of slightly techincal questions random thoughts Send a noteboard - 14/04/2010 06:58:33 PM
I am leaning towards Nikon and will probably go with the D5000 simply because I am scared I will regret not spending the extra $150 if I go with the D3000. But I could also take that extra $150 and put it towards a better lens. I hate decisions

The thing about the Olympus that seemed appealing is the anti-vibration is built into the body instead of the lens. Supposedly this makes the lenses cheaper. Do you know if that is true and if it is as good as the lens stabilizers?

Does it really make a difference if I get 3, 5 or 7 point focus?

One of the things I want to be able to do is take really close up pictures of flowers and bugs and such. Is there any particular spec I need to be looking for to make sure a camera can do that well?

I do plan on taking a photography class at the local community college next semester so I want to make sure I have camera that will allow me to control and set all of the key parameters and not be a simple point and shoot. Will any decent SLR allow me to that?

Thanks again
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need some help with a camera recommendation random thoughts - 14/04/2010 05:39:06 PM 615 Views
I /just/ got a D3000 Spriteling - 14/04/2010 06:09:34 PM 409 Views
My mom has the D60 which I guess is very similar and love it random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:04:31 PM 350 Views
Camera stuff @my - 14/04/2010 06:43:33 PM 485 Views
I almost forgot @my - 14/04/2010 06:49:10 PM 350 Views
Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: Macharius - 14/04/2010 06:54:54 PM 482 Views
Re: Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: @my - 14/04/2010 07:36:50 PM 490 Views
Wow. So $600 is considered "entry level camera" here? *NM* Artsapat - 15/04/2010 12:35:08 PM 160 Views
Yes, when looking at SLRs Floffe - 15/04/2010 12:40:27 PM 312 Views
Don't forget what high end really is though PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:04:08 PM 349 Views
Mmmm glass.. @my - 16/04/2010 02:12:07 AM 391 Views
I know isn't it? PhotoJim - 16/04/2010 02:49:54 AM 552 Views
a couple of slightly techincal questions random thoughts - 14/04/2010 06:58:33 PM 425 Views
Re: a couple of slightly techincal questions @my - 14/04/2010 07:26:15 PM 443 Views
LOL Looks like I paid too much.. lol @my - 14/04/2010 07:28:04 PM 664 Views
I love my Nikon. Beqi - 14/04/2010 06:46:11 PM 517 Views
those are awesome thanks random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:01:56 PM 369 Views
I am looking to buy a macro lens. Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:15:32 PM 390 Views
You are ready for a new lens. @my - 14/04/2010 07:37:41 PM 350 Views
lol I will use this an my mantra! Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:47:17 PM 334 Views
As much as I normally don't like aftermarket lenses PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:59:09 PM 409 Views
I'll translate @my - 15/04/2010 03:42:08 PM 477 Views
LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:11:50 PM 338 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks @my - 15/04/2010 04:38:51 PM 491 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:55:36 PM 417 Views
Oh! You are both turning me on! Beqi - 15/04/2010 07:30:48 PM 388 Views
We know we are.. @my - 15/04/2010 08:07:33 PM 358 Views
I have the even older D40. Excellent camera. *NM* Liam - 14/04/2010 11:40:37 PM 167 Views
My brother and Aunt both have Nikons LadyLorraine - 14/04/2010 06:57:46 PM 370 Views
I still love the old 35mm SLRs Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:18:25 PM 400 Views
I tend to rate this guy's opinions, by the by: Liam - 14/04/2010 11:46:55 PM 663 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:27 AM 317 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:28 AM 372 Views
Okay. I'm not much of a photographer. But I do work in a photo lab so I do have helpful tips. callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 03:35:50 PM 341 Views
Fuck me. I posted this in the wrong place. *NM* callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 07:25:25 PM 172 Views
stay away from olympus moondog - 15/04/2010 01:33:01 AM 471 Views
that seems to be the popular opinion random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:28:50 AM 336 Views
well, like i said... moondog - 15/04/2010 07:40:23 AM 348 Views
it isn't really cheaper then the Nikon random thoughts - 15/04/2010 02:45:46 PM 314 Views
I'm a Canon guy. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:15:38 AM 445 Views
The D5o00 or Canon do seem like the way to go random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:23:39 AM 393 Views
Who's obsessed? @my - 15/04/2010 02:00:15 PM 387 Views
I'm with Amy on this one. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:08:03 PM 364 Views
Have you checked out the Panasonics? Brian - 15/04/2010 07:57:57 AM 298 Views
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