Still camera advice.... anyone?

[Jay Rodriguez]

I'm looking to spend between 1K - $1,500 on a still shot camera but I'm not sure how to get the best bang for my buck in this area.... anyone care to throw some advice/direction my way that's within this range?

Thanks!

 

[Terry_Lasater]

As a filmmaker who wants a digital still camera and has $1,500 to spend, check out the Panasonic Lumix GH1.

The camera already has its own subforum here at DVXuser.

 

[Casalen]

Do you already have any lenses, and if not is $1500 for a full package?

The Canon 40D is a good one. $1,300 at B&H with a 28-135 lens, I'm sure it's a lot less used. I'm sure Nikon has some good stuff, but at that end they tend to be a little costlier and usually I find the build to be less comfortable. The new Rebels are less, and that would allow you to budget in a better selection of lenses or a nice flash unit and off camera setup for it. I've never used the new ones, but I know in the past they've done excellent work with that line.

The GH1 looks like a great hybrid, but I don't know about the options for glass and the smaller senor is a problem. It's not a problem as a video camera, but it's pretty limiting for someone who mostly or exclusively does photography, especially in regards to lens choice. For a lot of situations wide simply isn't wide enough, and cropping wouldn't help.

 

[TimurCivan]

The rebels, take GREAT pictures... shockingly good for the price.... and they take ALL EOS glass.... if you need a trick shot... rent a lens for 20$ a day....

 

[ryvac]

gh1!

 

[ChipG]

Gh1

 

[Jay Rodriguez]

what does the GH1 have over the Canon EOS 50D?

Also, does anyone know what kind of lenses the GH1 uses?

EDIT: I found that it uses the new image-stabilized Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 10x zoom lens........

I still can't find any specs on it though...

 

[BLUESPIDER]

I say either Canon 40D or Nikon D90.

 

[Jay Rodriguez]

Well, I put my order in for the Canon 50D.... I'm excited about the camera and can't wait to shoot with it.

 

[Terry_Lasater]

According to CanonRumors.com, the 60D is due in a few months and will have HD video capabilities.

 

[Jay Rodriguez]

Yeah thanks for raining on my parade terry.... lol j/k

i got the camera today and I'm blown away by the images..... they're stunning. I'm not crazy about having a recording function on the camera so it's all good.

 

[Terry_Lasater]

Sorry, Jay. I'm sure you'll be happy with the 50D. I've been thinking about a 5D Mark II or waiting for the 60D. Hey, I only have a 30D... but I have a 70-200 f/2.8L IS lens. Need to get some more L glass.