Hi from Australia

<p>Hi All<br>

I'm from Brisbane in Australia and am completely new to photography. Ive always enjoyed taking photos on a little digital camera, but now want to take it to the next step. So because of this im bringing up the whole Nikon v Canon argument. I want to be a landscape and wildlife photographer and was looking at a D90 and canon 5d but didn't know whether this would be sufficient. Any advice would be great.</p>

<p>Also if anyone has any essential tips for landscape and wildlife photography that would be great.</p>

<p>Cheers guys and girls</p>

<p>Hi Lloyd,<br>

welcome to photo.net. I'm sure you'll find a wealth of information on this site regarding any photographic queries you might have. Have a browse through some of the threads and artlicles. Also some truly inspiring members galleries.<br>

For what it's worth, in my opinion you'd be more that adequately kitted with any of the two cameras you mentioned.<br>

Important also would be a decent tripod, a remote shutter release and some grad filters for landscape.<br>

Enjoy,</p>

<p>Hi Lloyd<br>

Welcome to PN! I live in Brisbane too. You'll find a few of us Aussies here on PN, and this is a great site for learning about photography and all the related topics. The best way to learn is to post some images in the critique forum and ask for some specific feedback, but also be prepared for comments on how to improve, not just praise. Also try making some comments on other people's work, even if you feel that you are not experienced enough, you can still give honest feedback. <br>

I can't advise you on the cam's you've listed; I'm an Olympus person myself. Just go to a store (Photo Contental lol) and play with the models you're interested in. You'll know the right one when you hold it in your hand, it will just feel right.<br>

Most of all have fun, and when you get your cam, shoot, shoot, shoot. You will learn fast what works and what doesn't.<br>

Cheers, Anthea :)</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice guys.... Just cant wait to hurry up and get my camera and start shooting. Hope to have some stuff up in the next few months :)</p>

<p>Welcome to Photonet!</p>

<p>Go to a store and physically handle whatever cameras fall at the top of your budget. The one whose ergonomics match your hands best and whose menus agree with you is the one to get. At this point, and for most of one's photographic lifespan, the most important things to upgrade lie between one's ears. Educate yourself, study the landscape (search the archives here for books mentioned), and <em>practice.</em> Train often to get or remain physically fit. It's almost required for landscapists and nature photogs.</p>

<p>One more thing: Leave enough money in the budget for a decent tripod (minimum for a sturdy, albeit heavy model, about $150 USD).</p>

<p>Hi Llyod,</p>

<p>Welcome to PN and good luck in photography.</p>

<p>Greetings from Karachi, Pakistan.</p>

<p>Lloyd, hello from down south (Melbourne)! Your attitude seems to be the right one. :-) Just don't buy into two-sided debates. Other manufacturers have cameras with arguably better features (or value) depending on your priorities.</p>

<p>I'd like to suggest that a monopod is just as valuable as a tripod. Even more in some cases. Have a look at this recommendation from a stock photographer:</p>

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<p>For landscapes, it's worth researching not just the best lenses, but at which apertures they perform best. You don't have this luxury for all subject matter but for landscapes you usually do. The best advice for any photographer:</p>

<p>1. Take lots of photos<br>

2. Look at lots of photos.<br>

3. Go to step 1. and repeat. :-)</p>

<p>I must confess I'm a bit lacking in step 1. ;-)</p>

<p>Hi from Perth in WA and welcome to PN...... as has already been said, you will find a wealth of knowledge, assistance and advice on this site.... they are an amazing bunch of people.<br>

Can't help you with your camera choice other than to say that I am a Sonyonian and have the A100 and A350 with an assortment of Sony, Minolta and Sigma lenses - great technology.<br>

To help you choose which brand is suitable, look further to the cost of suitable prime lenses in terms of future costs as you grow with your photography. Most cameras come with a kit lens (or 2) that will satisfy you in the short-term but eventually you will want to get better glass.<br>

Don't discount Sony by the way.<br>

Good luck with your research.<br>

Regards</p>