Re: How to Choose an Old/New DSLR?

On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:04:44 +0100, "OG" <owen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote (with clarity & insight):


"Wayne R." <wruffner@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Something I've done in the past is look for two-year old reviews of
two-year old tools/cameras/equipment that I can pick up on eBay. This
generally works well, especially when diving into unfamiliar areas.

Our consumer-grade cameras do a good job for what they're designed to
do. Lately, though, I've been realizing their obvious limitations in
depth-of-field and shutter lag, among other things.

I'd like to do the same review/eBay process with a new-to-me DSLR.
Since this category covers a huge range of stuff, I hope I can get
some advice on better targeting my effort.

I can't justify a pro rig in any way. I just want to get something
that allows me more control in the same way film SLR's do.

And I would like to stay with SD cards and AA batteries, I think.

Practical advice is welcome, please.

DPReview is a solid place to start if you want to look at reviews for old
models

I like that site - one thing, I have no idea how to narrow into the
non-pro models, but I'm with you here.

If you're not tied to a particular model and want to continue to use AA
batteries, you might want to have a serious look at the Pentax K100D Super.
This is a beginner level 6Mp DSLR using 4xAA cells and SD or SDHC cards.
Because of its relatively modest pixel count it gives lower noise images
than larger resolution sensors. In common with all Pentax DSLRs it is
useable with all K-mount lenses (with the exception of Ricoh k-mount), so
you should be able to buy a large range of second hand lenses off ebay -
yes, you may not get auto-focus or fully automatic exposure, but you can get
cheap glass to start with and get more later if you need. The kit lens is
very presentable if you get one sold with that.


Excellent info, thanks, this is what I was hoping for!
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