Digtal SLR

[BigDawg_03Busa]

Well I have to admit, since reading this link I've done more research and I've made a decision as to what I'm going to buy and it will be.............................duh duh duh duuuuuuuhhhhh!!!







Nikon D200
Actually held one of these puppies at Ritz Camera yesterday and it was love at first sight.  Plus everyone I know who has owned more than (2-3) cameras recommend Nikon over the competition 9/10 times.  I listen to expertise, so my decision is made and my mind is made up.  I appreciate ALL the input and I'm glad this topic was started by unkleslapnutz!  As soon as I've made my purchase I'll post pics.

 

[unkleslapnutz]

Congrats man. I am heading to Walden's Books this weekend to pick up a book on digital photography and photo shop (you know the Photo shop for dummies line) Try to help out both my picture taking and editing techniques. But just the normal pics I am taking playing with it are turning out real real nice. This board was a GREAT help in my choice.

 

[Rhythm]

Hopefully Mrs.Clause will be getting me the Cybershot DSC-H5.

Not a bad camera for the price ($406 from JBR.com).


Full Specifications
Lens and Image Quality Megapixels 7.2 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 12 X
Digital Zoom 2 X
Image Sensor Super HAD CCD
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/3.7
Max Focal Length 72 mm
Min Focal Length 6 mm
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 sec
Image Format JPEG
Focus Modes Automatic, Manual
Exposure Settings Program, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority
ISO Equivalencies 100, 800, 400, 200, 80, auto, 1000
Metering Characteristics Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Macro Focusing Range 2 cm
Minimum Focusing Range 50 cm
CCD Size 1/2.5"

Features Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
Continuous Shooting Speed 1.1 fps, 1.4 fps

Memory Flash Memory Type Flash - integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB )
Recording Method Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo

Connectors Connectors 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
Included Cable Types A/V , USB

Miscellaneous Included Components Lens hood, Lens cap, Shoulder strap, Lens adapter ring
Included Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Cyber-shot Viewer
External Color Silver
Product Line Cyber-shot
Camera Type Digital camera - prosumer

Warranty Base Warranty 1 year warranty
Warranty Information 1 year warranty
Weight 0.9 lbs

General Product Info Also known as , Sony Cyber-shot, Sony DSC-H5, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5
Manufacturer Part No. DSC-H5
Dimension 3.3 in x 4.4 in x 3.7 in (HxWxD)

Addition add on can be purchased from Sony.

 

[BigDawg_03Busa]

Sweet, you bought the D80 right?

 

[captain]

Now that this thread has been going on for awhile I can honestly say that I love my D200, I was overwhelmed at first and 2 videos and 7,000 pics later I'm a happy man.... I still need a good 2.8 lense.... Pan you got any connections?

cap