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marigold · Nov 7, 2009, 12:15 AM

Hi,

I am planning to buy a SLR camera. I am unable to select which one should I buy. I am having a Sony DSC H5 digital camera. I have been using it for the past 2 years. I am looking at buying a advanced camera than the present one. Can anyone please let me know what are the different options available for me.

Appreciate your help in selecting the camera

Regards,
MG

TCav · Nov 7, 2009, 5:18 AM

Different brands and different models are better suited for some things than for others. Can you talk about what types of photography you want to do?

Another important consideration is how much you have to spend. What's your budget for a camera and lenses?

KCook · Nov 7, 2009, 10:53 AM

The different options available to you are both extensive and similar at the same time. Which can be mind bending (if you happen to be ultra analytical). Here are links to more good threads on DSLR selection -

If you could...

Please Suggest : looking for a good Camera for Best Price.

Plow into those (at least a little), then come back here with any questions that come out of that.

no help Kelly

PS - revised failling links

marigold · Nov 9, 2009, 3:08 PM

Thanks for your responses.
Coming to the photograpy I am doing, I not a through professional in photography. I am a decent photographer. I would like to explorer more in this. As I mentioned that I was having a Sony DSC. 7.2 mega pixel, 10.2 zoom. There is no extra lense for my camera. I would love to share my photographs with you all.

Coming to the budget, I am fine spendning around 1000 -1500 for the camera and lense.

I tried looking for the above links, but the page didn't open. If you have any other links, please do share so that I can read more about the cameras.

JohnG · Nov 9, 2009, 3:15 PM

Marigold,

Can you please provide us with the TYPES of photography you want to do. Examples would be Portrait, Wedding, landscape, wildlife, sports, parties & events, vacation.

TCav · Nov 9, 2009, 3:25 PM

What types of photography do you want to do?

Sports?
- Outdoor
  - Team (i.e.: Football, Baseball, Lacrosse)
  - Individual (i.e.: Tennis, Track & Field)
- Indoor
  - Team (i.e.: Basketball, Volleyball, Ice Hockey)
  - Individual (i.e.: Gymnastics, Wrestling, Swimming)
Wildlife
- Large Animal (i.e.: Deer, Eagles)
- Small Animal (i.e.: Squirrel, Sparrow)
- Very Small (i.e.: Insect, Reptile)
Landscape/Seascape/Cityscape
Portraiture
Close-up
- Animate
- Inanimate
Candid
Travel
Underwater
Etc.
Etc.
Etc.

KCook · Nov 9, 2009, 10:48 PM

Sorry about those links. I have tried to fix them, try again.

Kelly

Nov 7, 2009, 12:15 AM	#1
marigold Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Need help in selecting SLR Camera Hi, I am planning to buy a SLR camera. I am unable to select which one should I buy. I am having a Sony DSC H5 digital camera. I have been using it for the past 2 years. I am looking at buying a advanced camera than the present one. Can anyone please let me know what are the different options available for me. Appreciate your help in selecting the camera Regards, MG

Nov 7, 2009, 5:18 AM	#2
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 5,583	Different brands and different models are better suited for some things than for others. Can you talk about what types of photography you want to do? Another important consideration is how much you have to spend. What's your budget for a camera and lenses? __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'.

Nov 7, 2009, 10:53 AM	#3
KCook Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 260	The different options available to you are both extensive and similar at the same time. Which can be mind bending (if you happen to be ultra analytical). Here are links to more good threads on DSLR selection - If you could... Please Suggest : looking for a good Camera for Best Price. Plow into those (at least a little), then come back here with any questions that come out of that. no help Kelly PS - revised failling links Last edited by KCook; Nov 9, 2009 at 10:47 PM.

Nov 9, 2009, 3:25 PM	#6
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 5,583	What types of photography do you want to do? Sports? Outdoor Team (i.e.: Football, Baseball, Lacrosse) Individual (i.e.: Tennis, Track & Field) Indoor Team (i.e.: Basketball, Volleyball, Ice Hockey) Individual (i.e.: Gymnastics, Wrestling, Swimming) Wildlife Large Animal (i.e.: Deer, Eagles) Small Animal (i.e.: Squirrel, Sparrow) Very Small (i.e.: Insect, Reptile) Landscape/Seascape/Cityscape Portraiture Close-up Animate Inanimate Candid Travel Underwater Etc. Etc. Etc. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'.

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Nov 9, 2009, 3:08 PM	#4
marigold Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks for your responses. Coming to the photograpy I am doing, I not a through professional in photography. I am a decent photographer. I would like to explorer more in this. As I mentioned that I was having a Sony DSC. 7.2 mega pixel, 10.2 zoom. There is no extra lense for my camera. I would love to share my photographs with you all. Coming to the budget, I am fine spendning around 1000 -1500 for the camera and lense. I tried looking for the above links, but the page didn't open. If you have any other links, please do share so that I can read more about the cameras.

Nov 9, 2009, 3:15 PM	#5
JohnG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,949	Marigold, Can you please provide us with the TYPES of photography you want to do. Examples would be Portrait, Wedding, landscape, wildlife, sports, parties & events, vacation.

Nov 9, 2009, 10:48 PM	#7
KCook Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 260	Sorry about those links. I have tried to fix them, try again. Kelly