What camera/lens should i buy?

[A332]

Another great point & shoot is the Panasonic DMC-FZ10 and updated FZ20... I recently swapped the 10 for the new 20 version and I have had excellent results... out of my first 10 submissions, 9 were accepted.

Though at the same... I've also honed my skills over time...

The DMC-FZ20 has 5.0mp and an awesome 12x optical zoom.. I like it alot!

Anyways.. I thought I'd add that camera to the list.

[schuyler]

Good Sites for reading specifications/in-depth reviews and user opinions:

www.dpreview.com

www.fredmiranda.com

www.photographyreview.com


Good online retail sites:

www.bhphotovideo.com

www.adorama.com

www.buydig.com (Clovis' Favorite )

www.freestylephoto.biz

www.samys.com

www.digitalphotoclub.com



Good sites to compare prices (and shop)


www.pricegrabber.com

www.resellerratings.com



Good non-aviation photography sites:

www.pbase.com

www.deviantart.com

www.photo.net

im sorry, but could you add newegg to that list? they dont have lenses, but they do kick some major ass.... free shipping, good prices, unbeatable return polocy... i love 'em

[haliday]

I'm an amateur and I'm using [Fujifilm Finepix S5500] with tele photo 2x .
Thanks

[AC888YOW]

Why spend so much more just for quietness?

So much? Here in Canada, the 75-300 USM is about $20 more expensive than the 75-300 non-USM. It's hardly an amount to even think about, even for those with a tight budget.
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[Felipe Garcia]

The replacement for the 300D is coming out soon, the 350D/Digital Rebel XT, the camera and the 18-55mm lens will cost arouund USD$999, and the 300D and 18-55mm lens will be $799. Main differences between the 300D and the 350D are the new 8.0MP Sensor and more functions.
If you have'nt bought the camera, wait, you can get the 300D for a lower price, or the 350D for $200 more

[FlyingPhotog]

I completely agree with you...but unfortunatley people around here seem incapable of doing any research and decision making on their own...

Yep, kind of sad.

[Leftseat86]

My advice is to just decide what YOU want, not what everybody else thinks you should get. Read the reviews on your own. Go out to a store and see what feels better in your hands.

I completely agree with you...but unfortunatley people around here seem incapable of doing any research and decision making on their own...

What a thought. Now tell that to Adam.

If i recall correctly greg, I'm the one whose always taking pictures of other things than besides planes when im out shooting with friends

[FlyingPhotog]

My advice is to just decide what YOU want, not what everybody else thinks you should get. Read the reviews on your own. Go out to a store and see what feels better in your hands.

[Greg]

Plus if it ever so happens that you want to take photos of something other than airplanes...the quiet motor is better.

What a thought. Now tell that to Adam.

[Leftseat86]

whats the big thing about noise? i can see whare speed would come from, and i can see whare if it were 15-20 bucks more i would go for quiet, but realy???

The USM motor is just in general more accurate and faster at focusing. Plus if it ever so happens that you want to take photos of something other than airplanes...the quiet motor is better.

[seahawk]

They were left out intentionally. Generally if you need a guide such as is provided...and that I partially compiled...you don't deserve to be using Nikon pro lenses.

Mark...a very happy Nikkor 70-200 F/2.8 G VR AF-S ED-IF user

Ah, I think the Nikon AF 80-200 2.8D should be on the list. It is cheaper then the 80-400 VR and better.

Although I suggest a list of some good third partly lenses :

for example :

- The Sigma 100-300 4.0 HSM
- The Sigma 70-200 EX APO HSM 2.8
- The Sigma EX 80-400 APO OS 4,5-5,6
- The Sigma 135-400 4,5-5,6 APO
- The Tamaron 70-300 LD M (which is said to be the same lense as the Nikon G modell)
- The Tamaron XR 28-300 Di 3,5-6,3 (for the cheap but reasonable all aorund lense)

[Brad1711]

Why spend so much more just for quietness?

Beats me. I'm in it for speed and it probably also uses less battery power.

[indian airlines]

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Why spend so much more just for quietness?

[Crazy764]

whats the big thing about noise? i can see whare speed would come from, and i can see whare if it were 15-20 bucks more i would go for quiet, but realy???

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