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Hey guys, past while have seen some awesome photos posted in our forums and was wondering the pros and cons of various digital cameras makes and models out there.

have a look on www.dpreview.com , its a great site for comparisons.

It comes down to money in the end. Gavin uses a canon 5D Mark II for most of his work (I think), but they cost about 4 1/2 grand, and then you've got to buy some nice glass to put infront of it. I use an older, far more consumer-aimed 350d, which is nothing next to a 5D, and I'd like to upgrade, but it's cheap. Do you want to dElve into the world of DSLRs or are would you be happy with a superzoom?

It s a pity some people dont put there money into there PC rather a camera , well since many screens posted here are 'bloody horrid' , i went walk abouts other day browsing camera s and just like cr@p screens you get cr@p sales ... would not call em 'person' but 'bloody liar s' , you want a good camera you need the dollar and research.

End off the day , its the same thing , takes years to get that sweet screen off a PC due to constant build and dollar , the same would apply with a camera it comes down to what you are going to use the most , i now need both , you cant compare to Gavin , hes a pro - you dont see flightsim screens from him , sorta the one with the hi end pc that can take good screens with all the AI /AGN weather and aircraft detail .

A great camera would be nice, but technique and an eye for composition are important too, you dont need to spend too much these days to get a reasonable camera/lens combo. (unless you're a pro like Gavin)

I've got a Nikon D90. Very happy with what it does. I sell some of my photos (non aviation) as photo prints and canvases. I've been to the airport a couple of times and have been happy with the results, just need a longer lens to get better close ups.

Know a few people who have just bought Nikon D5100 units. They seem pretty cool and are 16MP. Good value for the unit with twin lens ($1600-ish), but of course they're not pro cameras either.

Yeah, I guess it depends on how you want to use it - a DSLR is nice, but kind of a lot to cart around. I've always owned SLRs, and probably always will, but changing lenses at airports -- especially airshows -- is a guaranteed way to get dust on the sensor. So I'd consider a super-zoom if I needed to start over. Or at least a super-zoom for my SLR.

After spending a lot of time choosing a kit for my son last year, I'm amazed how much SLRs have improved over the last few years since I bought my Canon 350D. There's so much quality choices, makes it real difficult to choose!

Folks, y'have to move with the times...

Charl wrote:

QUOTE (Charl @ Oct 2 2011,4:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Folks, y'have to move with the times...

Bet that lens won't yet do a Uturn and take a portrait

'Course it can!



Jokes aside, maybe 90% of the stuff in my photo folder consists of iPhone Kwikpics, and they do maybe 90% of the job.
Lugging a big camera around is OK if you're headed for an airshow, but most times, you'd simply miss the shot.

Charl wrote:

QUOTE (Charl @ Oct 3 2011,10:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Jokes aside, maybe 90% of the stuff in my photo folder consists of iPhone Kwikpics, and they do maybe 90% of the job.
Lugging a big camera around is OK if you're headed for an airshow, but most times, you'd simply miss the shot.

I think it comes down to personal choice in the end. I personally will never turn back from my DSLR, lugging around 3+ kilos of camera gear doesn't bother me.

I've got a Canon 550D - good performance for what is a quite reasonably priced camera (less than $1,000 for just the body) but you do need a decent lens to get really good results and unfortunately that's where the real money is!

Venge wrote:

QUOTE (Venge @ Oct 2 2011,10:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hey guys, past while have seen some awesome photos posted in our forums and was wondering the pros and cons of various digital cameras makes and models out there.

I have just done the exercise, & sold my slr because it was to bulky to take overseas so i purchased a point & shoot Canon Powershot a3100is you can set it on auto & shoot takes great photos. Its light & you can carry in your pocket. See the photos i have put on the forum.
http://nzff.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15925&hl=cars

http://www.cameras.co.uk/html/digital-camera-reviews.cfm

Thanks for all the info guys
Will need to spend some time figuring out my camera needs to begin with. The 3 or 4 k scene would be too much for me, just can not prioritize that much cash at this point. However looks like lots of options under that.