Best SLR for $1,500 budget

[bsplenden]

Originally Posted by amiidae

The wireless transmitter (ST-E2) is able to trigger multiple flash at one go. so you can place a few flash on top of the tank at various locatin and fire in one go.

Thanks. I'd think about it.

I can't get pass the fact that the flash units and transmitter are going to cost more than the G9.

[amiidae]

Originally Posted by bsplenden

Thanks. I'd think about it.

I can't get pass the fact that the flash units and transmitter are going to cost more than the G9.

ya, I used to struggle with that too... but I overcome that when I am placed in a position between "want" or "need".

Can get the following for nikon

D60 Kit (18-55mm VR) $950
Commander Unit - Nikon SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander Unit - $450
Nikon SB-600 - $370
total $1770

or

D90 Kit (18-105mm VR) - $1600
Nikon SB-600 - $370
total $1970

i would prefer D90. the ISO noise control is comparable to D700 and D3. It definitely wins D300...

for $200 more, you get a better camera body, a better kit lense with VR, HD Video mode and you do not need a Commander Unit [wireless flash is controlled by D90 body]

infact, the iso on D90 is so good... you may not even need flash for aquarium photography [this is provided that you have sufficient lighting]

else if you really wanna get everything within $1500

try clubsnap.com for secondhand stuff
must test properly though

D70s $300-400
Kit lens $200-250
[or 50mm f/1.8 $100]
Nikon SB-600 - $200
Nikon SB-600 - $200
Nikon SB-600 - $200
total from $1000 if you can get a good deal

[iso for D70s sucks... so you need more sb600 to fill up your aquarium

bro, if you're a newbie, try canon 1000D... 10.1 MP DSLR...

Just bought it last saturday at AMKHub..

18-55mm IS Kit+EF75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM(Zoom Lens)+4GB SDHC+Canon Bag+LCD Screen Protector, altogether $1065...

If you're new, you should get this... Its worth it.



Or just wait for SITEX which is coming this month's end...

[aroc719]

Originally Posted by slooow

D90 Kit (18-105mm VR) - $1600
Nikon SB-600 - $370
total $1970

i would prefer D90. the ISO noise control is comparable to D700 and D3. It definitely wins D300...

for $200 more, you get a better camera body, a better kit lense with VR, HD Video mode and you do not need a Commander Unit [wireless flash is controlled by D90 body]

infact, the iso on D90 is so good... you may not even need flash for aquarium photography [this is provided that you have sufficient lighting]

Bro, u know where to get tis at tis price?? Alan or Cathay??

If get and send to overseas, will warranty cover in other parts of Europe??

TIA

[jdeziire]

u could have just buy a semi pro DSLR?
will be much easy to use for new user....
just my 2 cent... =p

[marshy]

Originally Posted by amiidae

For Canon system,

A transmitter (ST-E2) cost abt $300

Flash speedlite 580MKII is abt $720 or speedlite 480 is $450.

Canon G9 is abt $800.


p/s: I have not tried G9 before but my G6 do take pretty decent shots. better still.. get at least 2 flash.

Hello

Now is G10 already lah.
Also, I think Speedlite 430ex Mk II is sufficient and cost less.
580MkII is a little overkill.

You may try Olympus E series ( I am an olympus user)

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