Digital SLR cameras

Posted by: Two-Sheds on 02 September 2005

I get the impression from some of pictures posted on here from time to time and some previous discussions some of you are into photography.

I lost interest as a kid, I just had a normal compact 35mm camera and in the end was dissapointed with the cost and quality of shots. Recently I bought a compact digital camera (Canon powershot S60). I'm rather enjoying using it, snapping away loads of photos and then later picking the decent ones and deleting the rest.

I have been a bit dissapointed at the limited features of this (and compact cameras in general) and so I was thinking of trying a digital SLR.

So any hints and tips for a total beginner, in terms of what models/makes to get for, essential features. Being a starter I'm probably going to start somewhere near the entry level for this sort of thing, but I would like to be able to upgrade (keep the lenses and upgrade the camera if I become obsessed).

Also any general tips on shooting technique, any good online references or books for this sort of thing.
Posted on: 15 October 2005 by Edot
While not a SLR, I'm eagerly awaiting the release of Panasonic's Lumix LX1. It's quite small, sports a Leica lens and has 16:9 as a format option. The camera will be rebranded as a Leica D-Lux 2 as well. I've read a few reviews of it and there are some problems with noise at higher ISO's but untill Leica puts out a digital M I just might comprimise.
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/vMo...umix%AE&displayTab=S
Posted on: 17 October 2005 by Top Cat
Anyone got a Canon EOS 5D yet? I'm very tempted (though it's far from high on my list of priorities right now) especially due to its full-frame sensor. I've had a 10D for two years now and still I am very impressed with the results that it's capable of producing. However, I do miss the extreme wide-angle side of things (my 17-40/4 becomes roughly 28mm at the wide end, which isn't really as wide as I'd like).