THE GALACTIC SENATE

After 3 yrs, 3 sets of rechargable batteries and 9000 photos later, My canon Powershot gave up on me earlier this mth.

I notice there are quite a few digital SLR users here and WOuld like to get more advice frm u guys.

I would like to shift frm the prosumer range (my canon A80 powershot, minimal manual controls) to Digital SLRs. But i know too well its just too bulky and way expensive.
SO i wonder if theres any recomendation on whats the next camera i could get my hands on?

I like to take people, buildings, both indoors and outdoors.

Would like something not too bulky, but this is not the most impt deciding factor.

Would like a decent zoom, say 12X optical instead of hte teensy 3X...

Some more DOF (Depth of field) to play arnd with...

Get a semi-pro SLR. They're still in the 'prosumer' category but one up from what you have been using.

Here're some of my current favourite.

Canon PowerShot S3 IS
More views of the S3 IS

Canon EOS 30D Black 8.2 MP Digital Camera
More views of the EOS 30D

FUJIFILM FinePix S9100
More views of Fujifilm Finepix S9100

FUJIFILM S9000 Z
More views of the Fujifilm Finepix S9000 Z

There're other brands and models but you get the idea.

I have been using one in this category for the last 2 years and eventhough its now waaaay obsolete I still have no complain about it.

wow..thats really detailed..
thnks!

I have been eyeing the EOS 30D, but its only a Semi-pro??

The body alredy cost more then 1K right?

Yeah surprisingly the Canon EOS 30D still falls within the 'prosumer' category, just like its predecessor the 20D.

On the very high-end of the prosumer ladder I'm sure. Still way cheaper then the 3-4k (and above) pro SLRs.

mandalorianBleahhh wrote:After 3 yrs, 3 sets of rechargable batteries and 9000 photos later, My canon Powershot gave up on me earlier this mth.

I notice there are quite a few digital SLR users here and WOuld like to get more advice frm u guys.

I would like to shift frm the prosumer range (my canon A80 powershot, minimal manual controls) to Digital SLRs. But i know too well its just too bulky and way expensive.
SO i wonder if theres any recomendation on whats the next camera i could get my hands on?

I like to take people, buildings, both indoors and outdoors.

Would like something not too bulky, but this is not the most impt deciding factor.

Would like a decent zoom, say 12X optical instead of hte teensy 3X...

Some more DOF (Depth of field) to play arnd with...

How u plan to get a camera, I can help u on how to get one with some question and than answers. Firstly is how often will use. Is there any long term purpose of using a camera.

I would get the Canon G7

Not really a dlsr, but a good prosumer cam.

I've been a canon user since the 80s. They sponsored my switch from Nikon to Canon in the US when they were wanted market share and recruited a lot of Press and Sports photogs.

I would go with the D20, the D30 ain't as robust.

Can a semi-pro dSLR still accommodate those "extra" lenses usually gotten for Pro dSLR?

As a general rule of thumb, Yes. It boils down to the camera mount. The only thing you cant do is to fit a nikkor lens on a canon, without an adaptor.