High res DSLR

Just pondering stuff for later this year maybe...anyone here use a DSLR? i'm no photographer, but i like sharp images, my compact is a Panasonic DMC- TZ5, i think its just over 10 MP, i've been looking at DSLRs, and its a minefield...i like the Canon stuff, Nikon, not a big fan of Sony or Pentax...

Anyone any info... not sure on budget, always start out thinking ebay sub £400 end up spending double...

I see they are common at 10Mp, then 16 ish and max at over 21...ouch!!

 

I've been thinking the same. I use a Canon Powershot G5 which I originally bought for self taken fish capture shots. I had friends using the same for fishing magazine work and they recommended it.
Great camera but it's been superseded many times. It's latest guise is a G12. Also a great point and press.
I wanted a Canon 450D but that's already changed into the 500D and now the 550D
I've given up on the for the time being!!!!!

 

Moving images...I'm looking for detail on stills only i think, not going to do moving images he says, i dont really know about f stops and appeture priorities etc, i can, or should i say im happy with my holding, scene setting, so i really just want point and shoot with dogs danglies images, big zoom is not important as im guesing its bike and kids only..so a single lens will do..

id like to stick it in my rucksack on a ride out, and take some snaps, like the calendar images we had at christmas..just want sharper than i have, obviously if the auto modes are simple i can switch to those...hope that makes sense?

 

That's the other thing. I've only just got used to having a bum bag on whilst riding. I don't really want to use the rucksack just for a camera! :roll:

 

Just having a nose now...jees im talking myself in here.. the differences seem

D5000:
12.3 Megapixel Nikon DX format CMOS
Vari-angle 2.7 inch LCD colour monitor
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G lens
Video facility records 720p HD movie clips
11-point autofocus system with 3D focus tracking


EOS 550D
18.0MP
fixed 3"
same lens
1080 or 720 HDMI
7 point focus

 

Hiya JC, as i said i have a great Panasonic pocket unit, but want a bit more "sometimes" i guess?!.... i could sell my pocket one, as my daughter got a nice one for xmas, ideal for days out, slips in her handbag..

Better bike shots...

 

Ok JC, i'll keep my compact, probably not worth much used...

So, i've been invesigating a product and price, £1000 today is about £700 tomorrow and £500 by monday...usual story...So, top end of a budget thats not there is this baby:

Canon EOS 550D (UK name) Rebel T2i (USA name) Kiss X4 (Japanese name) all the same camera, just the name change for different markets, the Kiss has English and Japanese instructions and menu, the others have European languages etc, i only speak English so game on, i love an import at a saving..........

So: 18 million MP, 3:2 LCD screen, full 1080p Hd video with audio...etc...

Canon Kiss x4 Body (550D in UK, Currys price £649.99)
Canon 18 - 55mm i s Lens (i s = image stabiliser) 18 - 55 = to 29 - 88mm in old SLR money
Complete accessories as normal, battery, charger, English Instructions, cables, strap, software etc..
8GB SDHC card
£514 delivered
I've checked these guys out on lots of forums from Pistonheads to cameras, they trade as Photo-Direct on ebay selling imports or they have a unit in Surrey, lots of good feedback and delivery in around 3 days Ebay Linky

I'm going to have a think...the model below this is the 500D again with varients (Rebel T1i & Kiss X3) .. 15 MP, lower res' screen 4:3, less HD recording options same accessories , same dealer £447, a saving of £67...i think for £67, i'd go large and get the 3:2 screen and the 3MP extra...

Sometimes less is more?

Any thoughts....

 

Yep the 55-250 i s is £137 delivered, it's cheaper to buy separately £651 total. If you buy it as a kit they want £799 with a 55-200? I'm assuming most people don't look at the separate prices, and assume the kit is value.

I've seen on the net and on a eos user type site some stunning images with the kit lens, for bike n kids it will do for me, until my Lotto cheque arrives Dave!

 

Forgot to add, you can turn the IS off, sure you knew that.

Camera link demo,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpxqF5Yu ... ata_player

 

I'm very interested, not sure I'm doing the right thing, so I'm info gathering.

If I have masses of pixels, will it show up grainy detail, I've not got PS, or any editing software or experience, so advice is welcome!

I guess I like to selective enlarge and keep quality, odd 10x8 print, nothing massive, I appreciate quality, if its noticeable.

Maybe a £300-400 unit would be more than ample 10-15MP?

I'll pm you my email, maybe you could send me some samples, so I can see the image quality, doesn't matter what there off.

Cheers!!