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Old 12-22-2004, 11:23 AM   #1
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Default Help!!! Can't decide what camera to get!?

Anyways, i've come to a dilemma to what digital camera i should get for myself for christmas...Although i am somewhat educated in the field of cameras and work at one...i just would like my fellow member's advice...I have come down to the several of my choices for cameras...

1. Leica Digilux 1...1000CDN, 4Megp, 3x optical zoom, 'Leica' made
2. Panasonic FX7...600CDN, 5Megp,3x optical zoom, Image Stab., low end leica lens...
3. Canon Digi Rebel SLR w/ 17-85 Lens...1600CDN, 6.3 Megp, IS with the lens...

I just don't know what to get!? Mind helping me here!?
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Old 12-22-2004, 12:04 PM   #2
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Well i just made my decision between the 300D and the D70....and the D70 it is...you might want to have a look at that camera also...

but out of the ones u mentioned above...the 300D it is. 8)
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Old 12-22-2004, 02:04 PM   #3
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300D hands down
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Old 12-22-2004, 02:33 PM   #4
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Okay, slightly "off" here, well not completely off though, but I'd like to know how much would a "Canon Digi Rebel SLR w/ 17-85 Lens...1600CDN, 6.3 Megp
", cost ?
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Old 12-22-2004, 02:39 PM   #5
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1600 CDN as said and quoted by yourself
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Old 12-22-2004, 02:41 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by TT
1600 CDN as said and quoted by yourself
lol! i bet you want to kick yourself now dont you sheruken?!
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Old 12-22-2004, 02:46 PM   #7
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Well maybe we should specify CDN is Canadian Dollars.. I suppose he didn't know
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Old 12-22-2004, 04:27 PM   #8
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I didnt know ops: ,
But Generally ppl use CAD for Canadian Dollars, atleast offcially, but I should've figured that..
Thanks anyways..
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Old 12-22-2004, 05:25 PM   #9
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wow, now leica digilux eh!? btw the d70 is a decent camera, but what i don't like about it is that when it comes to the depth of field view...you can't change the aperature!? what's with that!? the 300d/digi rebel's downside is that it has a plastic body and that's it...
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Old 12-22-2004, 05:28 PM   #10
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What, you really can't change the aperture? It is automatic or fixed at a certain value? And if yes, wich one?

As for the Canon and it's plastic body.. well, when the only downside of a camera is the material used for the body, it means it is a damn good camera
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Old 12-22-2004, 05:36 PM   #11
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true, my new a75 feels cheap, but takes better pictures than any on its class
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Old 12-22-2004, 05:43 PM   #12
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well, you could change the aperature when your out of the depth of field view...its not very convenient especially when one is trying to take a picture of a care and trying to get as much background as possible...
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Old 12-22-2004, 07:31 PM   #13
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My buddy just picked up the Nikon D70 - the best $900 he ever spent.

Got a 28-200 lens with it.

He settled on the D70 after comparing every sub $2000 camera and est driving a couple.

I played with it - fantastic.

About as close as you can get to a the feel of a high end film SLR in digital for under $3000.
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Old 12-22-2004, 07:56 PM   #14
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hey rc...actually for under $3000, you can actually get the newest canon digital SLR...the 20D...amazing camera, best camera for the price right now...1650 USD for the body
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