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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 702 Views
I /just/ got a D3000 Spriteling - 14/04/2010 06:09:34 PM 490 Views
My mom has the D60 which I guess is very similar and love it random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:04:31 PM 437 Views
Camera stuff @my - 14/04/2010 06:43:33 PM 571 Views
I almost forgot @my - 14/04/2010 06:49:10 PM 430 Views
Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: Macharius - 14/04/2010 06:54:54 PM 569 Views
Re: Consumer Reports Info for Amy's suggestions: @my - 14/04/2010 07:36:50 PM 595 Views
Wow. So $600 is considered "entry level camera" here? *NM* Artsapat - 15/04/2010 12:35:08 PM 192 Views
Yes, when looking at SLRs Floffe - 15/04/2010 12:40:27 PM 383 Views
Don't forget what high end really is though PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:04:08 PM 422 Views
Mmmm glass.. @my - 16/04/2010 02:12:07 AM 488 Views
I know isn't it? PhotoJim - 16/04/2010 02:49:54 AM 635 Views
a couple of slightly techincal questions random thoughts - 14/04/2010 06:58:33 PM 505 Views
Re: a couple of slightly techincal questions @my - 14/04/2010 07:26:15 PM 539 Views
LOL Looks like I paid too much.. lol @my - 14/04/2010 07:28:04 PM 802 Views
I love my Nikon. Beqi - 14/04/2010 06:46:11 PM 592 Views
those are awesome thanks random thoughts - 14/04/2010 07:01:56 PM 443 Views
I am looking to buy a macro lens. Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:15:32 PM 466 Views
You are ready for a new lens. @my - 14/04/2010 07:37:41 PM 425 Views
lol I will use this an my mantra! Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:47:17 PM 405 Views
As much as I normally don't like aftermarket lenses PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:59:09 PM 502 Views
I'll translate @my - 15/04/2010 03:42:08 PM 556 Views
LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:11:50 PM 412 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks @my - 15/04/2010 04:38:51 PM 571 Views
Re: LOL! Thanks PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 04:55:36 PM 503 Views
Oh! You are both turning me on! Beqi - 15/04/2010 07:30:48 PM 457 Views
We know we are.. @my - 15/04/2010 08:07:33 PM 420 Views
I have the even older D40. Excellent camera. *NM* Liam - 14/04/2010 11:40:37 PM 199 Views
My brother and Aunt both have Nikons LadyLorraine - 14/04/2010 06:57:46 PM 441 Views
I still love the old 35mm SLRs Beqi - 14/04/2010 07:18:25 PM 481 Views
I tend to rate this guy's opinions, by the by: Liam - 14/04/2010 11:46:55 PM 749 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:27 AM 384 Views
thanks that is a very informative page random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:26:28 AM 449 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 426 Views
Fuck me. I posted this in the wrong place. *NM* callandor1000 - 15/04/2010 07:25:25 PM 205 Views
stay away from olympus moondog - 15/04/2010 01:33:01 AM 564 Views
that seems to be the popular opinion random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:28:50 AM 414 Views
well, like i said... moondog - 15/04/2010 07:40:23 AM 425 Views
it isn't really cheaper then the Nikon random thoughts - 15/04/2010 02:45:46 PM 383 Views
I'm a Canon guy. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:15:38 AM 541 Views
The D5o00 or Canon do seem like the way to go random thoughts - 15/04/2010 05:23:39 AM 469 Views
Who's obsessed? @my - 15/04/2010 02:00:15 PM 462 Views
I'm with Amy on this one. PhotoJim - 15/04/2010 02:08:03 PM 440 Views
Have you checked out the Panasonics? Brian - 15/04/2010 07:57:57 AM 375 Views
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