Which is the best digital slr camera to buy? And how does a 300mm lense in film compare to zoom in digital?

Answer by smallbluepickles
If you type “best digital slr” into the search field you’ll be amazed to find that your question has be questioned at least a 1000 times before. I suggest you read through the search results, there are plenty of suggestions there.

Answer by jazbac
Digital zoom sucks. Nikon is the best camera

Answer by fhotoace
Why would you equate a zoom lens to a 300mm flat length lens?

If you already have a 300mm lens, just buy a DSLR that it will fit on. You will then have a 450mm if you own a Nikon or a 480mm if you own a Canon.

Answer by Dr. Sam
If you have some SPECIFIC questions to question about one or two digital SLR’s, we can help. If you tell us something about your personal level of experience, we can help. The best digital SLR for me is not the best one for you. The fact that you seem to know what a 300 mm lens is tells me that you know a small bit, but I really don’t know.

A 300 mm lens is a 300 mm lens in any format. The size of the film or sensor makes the difference in it’s apparent focal length, which is doubtless more accurately referred to as the “crop factor.” It sounds like you have done some research and it has led you to reckon of digital zooms as being labeled in “X” terms, such as 3X or 10X. On a digital SLR, this terminology is not apt and it is never used. The lens is always referred to in either its right focal length or the “35 mm equivalent.” In a camera with a full sized sensor (approx 35×24 mm), there is no crop factor. The image from a 300 mm lens on the full sized sensor is like peas in a pod to the image on a frame of 35 mm film. The two most common crop factors are 1.5X for Nikon DSLR’s and 1.6X for many Canon DSLR’s. A few Canon’s (the huge ones) are 1.3X. Olympus DSLR’s have a crop factor of 2.0X. What matters is the real focal length of the lens, but to COMPARE this between cameras of varying sensor size, the convention of 35 mm equivalent has been adopted.

Here is a mini-tutorial I made for myself to equate focal lengths. This is NOT a lens test or a camera test! It is merely intended to show the difference between various focal lengths. The lens was the Nikon 18-200 VR lens, which is (by definition) an 11X lens, but that 11X does not tell you what the final image will look like. The camera was a Nikon D200 so there is a 1.5X “crop factor,” “lens factor,” or “focal length multiplier.” There is further explanation on the image itself. It would help if you click on “All Sizes” above the image.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7189769@N04/476181737/

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New D90


Image by Nick Chill Photography
Comparing my new D90 (right) to my D60 (left).

D90 shown with Hoodman eye-piece and kit lens;18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S VR DX with hood on. D60 shown with kit lens; 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR.

Took these photos with a 10Mp point-and-shoot, by a tissue to diffuse the sparkle! haha

More photos below…

I am export my first digital SLR camera soon. I’ve done the research and compared many cameras online, though, I want to talk to someone about it in person. Everywhere is the best house to go talk to a trained professional who can help me make my pronouncement about brand and model type?

Answer by Dr. Iblis
absolute best house is http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

when my dad and I ordered our cameras, he spoke to a representative who knew what he was talking about. We are, and many others, are very, very satisfied.

Answer by Jim A
I agree with B&H, I buy all my gear from them. Very reliable, never a conundrum.

As for talking in person any local camera shop will do… not Best Buy and that but a real camera shop.
Ritz comes to mind.

Answer by Matt
I’d have to agree with the first response, go to a camera store, not a retail box store. Any one can sell you a camera. An expert will question you questions about what you’ll be shooting and general shooting situation. With that information, he will base a pronouncement of what camera is best suited to your needs and budget. Thirty eight being behind a camera.

Answer by B.E.I.
B&H Photo is a fantastic house or go to http://www.yellowpages.com and type in camera and your city,state and you should not have a conundrum finding a camera store near you.

Answer by fhotoace
You can walk into a proper camera store and question to look at the Canon 550D (T2i) or Nikon D3100. Before you question anything, spend some time by the camera to get the feel of it in your hands.

Also check for which camera has the simplest way to control white balance, ISO, EV and shooting modes without needing to use the cameras menu

When you have fully explored those and other cameras, then question a few questions of the professional sales person, who may or may not be a photographer

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