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Old 05-12-2008, 07:44 AM   #1
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Which camera?


Hi!

A quick(ish!) question regarding which camera you all think I'd get best results from....

I have the following cameras that I can use:

Olympus E500 with 17.5-45mm (1:3.5-5.6) and 40-150mm (1:3.5-4.5) lenses

Canon EOS 350D with 28-90mm and 70-120mm lenses

Canon IXUS 60 which is my 'point-and-click-grab-the-camera-quick' fave, normally used on digital macro with custom white balance - everything else is on auto!

I've been using the IXUS 60 for quite a long time, and have managed to get some fairly decent pics, but having 2 DSLRs' at my disposal, I feel that I should possibly give them a go - however, I'm no pro-photographer, and will be learning pretty much as I go along!

So, my question to all of you folks more savvy with DSLR photography is:
Which camera do you feel would produce the best 'all round' tank shots (both daylight and moonlight) without having to buy more lenses and kit, and which do you think would be the 'kindest' or 'most forgiving' to me as someone just venturing into the world of DSLR photography?

Thanks for your time on this one - looking forward to hearing what you all think!

Cheers!

Jaz
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Old 05-12-2008, 08:10 AM   #2
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I like my canon. I've got the 400D and it's been a treat, but I think that has more to do with the few nice lenses that I've got to go with it.
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Old 05-12-2008, 09:06 AM   #3
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I'd say the Cannon I guess!I'm a Nikon fan.
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Old 05-12-2008, 11:50 AM   #4
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I've never used an olympus DSLR, so I can't comment as to image quality. I have 2 Canon DSLRs, one of them the 350D. With the right lenses they give excellent pictures, even cheaper lenses can do pretty well; although they generally are not near as sharp.
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Old 05-12-2008, 06:01 PM   #5
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Nikon for me....I compared several when I purchased and the Canon's all just felt "toyish" to me....They do take great pix tho.........My final 2 were Canon and Nikon, went Nikon simply because they feel nicer in the hand....
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Considering the choices I would go with the Canon EOS.
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