pradeep_shah Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 Camera where I can shoot on an auto and switch to manual for learning. Prefer new. I don't know much about cameras at this point but very motivated to learn now. I am looking at some websites and I came up with some that are at Costco : http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat% 2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=1236&log=&NavTop= http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat% 2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=1236&log=&NavTop= http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat% 2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=1236&log=&NavTop= http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat% 2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=1236&log=&NavTop= Would you recommend any of the cameras above ? Is the price reasonable ? Would you rather buy something else ? If so, what ? Please help out this rookie. Thanks a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradeep_shah Posted November 28, 2002 Author Share Posted November 28, 2002 Why won't the urls work ? http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat%2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=1236&log=&NavTop= http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat%2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=1236&log=&NavTop= http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat%2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=1236&log=&NavTop= http://www.costco.com/frameset.asp?trg=subcat%2Easp&catid=79&subid=83&hierid=1236&log=&NavTop= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradeep_shah Posted November 28, 2002 Author Share Posted November 28, 2002 Hmmm...well just type in the url in your address bar. Copy and paste. Sorry but I can't get it to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradeep_shah Posted November 28, 2002 Author Share Posted November 28, 2002 Here is another one http://www.samys.com/view_item_details.php?ITEM_NUMBER=Special1001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradeep_shah Posted November 28, 2002 Author Share Posted November 28, 2002 Sears has this one http://www.sears.com/sr/product/details/productdetails.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1570205167.1038529978@@@@&BV_EngineID=ccfeadcglieiljecehgcemgdffmdfko.0&vertical=ELEC&prod_id=00351025000&fromAuto=YES&bidsite=null Which of the ones should I buy guys ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony_sidwell Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 <a href="http://www.photo.net/equipment/what-camera-should-I-buy">http://www.photo.net/equipment/what-camera-should-I-buy</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradeep_shah Posted November 28, 2002 Author Share Posted November 28, 2002 LOL thanks Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie_cheung Posted November 28, 2002 Share Posted November 28, 2002 pradeep--- go to the top of photo.net and scroll under "equipment." there are tutorials as well as other resources. you can also search the archive. i would suggest something cheap secondhand to play around with to findout more about what you like. there's many brands, models to choose. what is your budget? there's also a sale ads section here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pradeep_shah Posted November 28, 2002 Author Share Posted November 28, 2002 K..I printed all the learning materials now excuse me while I go look all that up. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 The reason the urls won't "work" is because photo.net does not interpret HTTP as a url. You need to post in HTML format with the proper "a href" format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_phan Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 You're not just buying a camera. You are buying into a camera system. If you are motivated to learn, it pays to look into the pertinent aspects of each system (lens technology, selection, capabilities, etc.) because once you get a camera from a particular brand, you'll be committed to buying most of your lenses from that particular brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 Not so, Peter. Most of us happily use several different brands and systems, because we know there is no one brand that does it all (not even Canon, Peter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal_bissinger Posted November 29, 2002 Share Posted November 29, 2002 Brian, that may be true but I don't see how it's applicable here to this question. If you are starting out with zero equipment and could afford only one system, I would certainly give considerable thought to and look for a system that will provide the features and accessories that will allow me to do what I want to do now and in the future with that format. The system that scores the highest is the winner. <p> I would certainly never consider a system and figure on supplementing it with a third party accessory (lens, flash) as a means to fulfill a need if the need could be satisfied by another system with OEM accessories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_gillette Posted November 30, 2002 Share Posted November 30, 2002 No insult to Pradeep, but a person who is in the throws of making a first serious camera buy can hardly be expected to be able to evaluate all of the nuances of any of the major systems. They should read the static content, go to a store or two and find one they like, with perhaps the 50mm 1.7, a reasonable flash, simple but sturdy tripod and a zoom that might cover their most likely interest areas and play/learn for a while. Then maybe they can start thinking of moving on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_henderson1 Posted December 1, 2002 Share Posted December 1, 2002 <p>Question: why do you "prefer new"?</p> <p>I have only had one "new" camera in my life, and it is now a very expensive paperweight.</p> <p>My 40+ year old cameras produce better pictures than anything Sears or Costco sell. If I was to buy a "new" 35mm SLR today, it would be a Nikon FM3A.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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