I am in the very early stages of getting my first SLR camera (I do way to much research) . Photography is completely new to me and is a bit confusing as there are a lot of new terms to learn. I have a few questions for you all to see if I'm at least on the right track for what I want to do.
There are a couple types pictures I am intrested in being able to take well, initially at least . My kids playing little league sports, very close up animals/plants, and landscapes.
So far I have looked at a couple Camera bodies from Canon and Nikon in the $600 price range the Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and the Nikon D80. From the reviews I have seen for the $250 difference in price and my budget the Canon seems to be the way to go, but I see tons of people here who use Nikons also.
Lenses seem to be the more important issue and also the more confusing , so I have kinda looked at two the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens and the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens.
I would really like to know your opinions on these as far as if they will work for me or are there far better choices for me? I would like to be around $1500.
Please keep in mind I could be waaaay off and thats why I'm here . Thanks
There are a couple types pictures I am intrested in being able to take well, initially at least . My kids playing little league sports, very close up animals/plants, and landscapes.
So far I have looked at a couple Camera bodies from Canon and Nikon in the $600 price range the Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi and the Nikon D80. From the reviews I have seen for the $250 difference in price and my budget the Canon seems to be the way to go, but I see tons of people here who use Nikons also.
Lenses seem to be the more important issue and also the more confusing , so I have kinda looked at two the Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM Ultra Wide Angle Zoom Lens and the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens.
I would really like to know your opinions on these as far as if they will work for me or are there far better choices for me? I would like to be around $1500.
Please keep in mind I could be waaaay off and thats why I'm here . Thanks