[dj_mocok]

Dang this chicken was fast!

 

[dissembled]

If the D700x has a vari-angle LCD screen, it's mine. Most (non-5D) photos I took in my life didn't involve me sticking my eyes into the viewfinder piece. Believe it or not, I find that restrictive as that limits perspectives. I'm just not used to it.

I also do street photography and an angular LCD screen is just sick to have for candid captures. All of you may disagree with me, but vari-angle LCD screens are pretty damn useful. More perspectives, more candid captures. I dream of the day of a low noise, fast AFing DSLR that has this feature.

The Olympus E3 was an option but the noise levels really drove me away.

 

[dj_mocok]

I think it does have its use at certain times. But I don't think this will be introduced in higher end DLSRs. Well but I guess it can be handy when you are desperate in terms of shooting angle, and it won't hurt to have this feature.

 

[bigshot]

that's not a chicken, that's a roadrunner!

 

[dj_mocok]

No, I am pretty sure it's a chicken.

This is a Roadrunner:

I also have another shot of the chicken. She was fast. I was actually taking pictures of ladybugs on the grass and she came circling near me a few times because she was also hunting ladybugs to eat.
At one stage she was very close to me and came back to me again when I moved spot, I think she tought I knew the location of the ladybugs that's why she followed me.

I guess she was right, I was sort of leading her to the ladybugs because I was taking pictures of ladybugs.

Another shot of the chicken:

 

[DeusEx]

Looking for a DSLR for mainly to shoot reviews and occasional nature shots. Any good choices at the 1K range? Lense?

 

[Towert7]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeusEx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looking for a DSLR for mainly to shoot reviews and occasional nature shots. Any good choices at the 1K range? Lense?

D90 + lenses.... if you like nikon.

For reviews, you'll want a pretty good lens with nice sharpness, as well as a good lighting setup. The lighting setup is probably the most important consideration.

Nature shots..... what do you mean? Landscapes? Closeup macros? Flower / bird telephoto shots?

 

[DeusEx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Towert7 /img/forum/go_quote.gif D90 + lenses.... if you like nikon. For reviews, you'll want a pretty good lens with nice sharpness, as well as a good lighting setup. The lighting setup is probably the most important consideration. Nature shots..... what do you mean? Landscapes? Closeup macros? Flower / bird telephoto shots?

So the D90's good for under 1K? I haven't been involved with much DSLRs..
Nature shots, like landscapes as well as closeup macros. Also of everyday things, to post up on a blog.

 

[Towert7]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeusEx /img/forum/go_quote.gif So the D90's good for under 1K? I haven't been involved with much DSLRs.. Nature shots, like landscapes as well as closeup macros. Also of everyday things, to post up on a blog.

You'll either need lots of little dedicated lenses, or a do-everything lens.
Nikkor 18-200 would give you decent wide angle, as well as ok telephoto for closeup things like flowers.

D90 is currently selling for about 815$, and the 18-200VR is about 750$.
Just a suggestion.

If you feel other lenses would be more appropriate (and perhaps cheaper), you should go with them.

If I had to have one lens, it would either be the 18-200 for a multi use lens, or the pro nikon midrange zoom, such as the 24-70mm. I have the 35-70mm, and love it to death.

 

[h.rav]

For a DX lens and for starter, I'd just settle with the 18-55 VR/no VR.
If I can only have one lens, it would be the 18-200 VR, but for starter, I wouldn't pick it, it may potentially make you lazy to compose angles, distance... just imho...

 

[Towert7]

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Originally Posted by h.rav /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wouldn't pick it, it may potentially make you lazy to compose angles, distance... just imho...

I have heard this argument time and again, and it holds no place with me.
You are the photographer, and YOU are either lazy or not. The equipment does not cause you to be lazy. A good photographer will be a good photographer, no matter what equipment they use.
Same thing applies to the digital vs film argument. Complete RUBBISH!@

 

[h.rav]

Well, that's not really an argument to your post.
It's my personal experience

I could post arguments to your posts but I won't go that far, I have had enough reading of useful & useless arguments @ dpr. (no offense ;p)

Now, I mainly use Zeiss prime lenses w/ D700. IMO, a prime glass forces me to be as creative as possible.

For everyday uses, I use AF-S 24-70, 17-35, 70-200.
I may purchase a D5000 for the small form and video, it's a fun little cam.

 

[lan]

For just reviews and web stuff? I wouldn't even bother with a DSLR.

 

[Towert7]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lan /img/forum/go_quote.gif For just reviews and web stuff? I wouldn't even bother with a DSLR.

I would. ^_^
DSLR's are so much more fun!

 

[lan]

Yes DSLRs are fun but when you blogging, sometimes it's like work haha. Most of my time is spent editing and doing conceptual work rather than actually shooting.