The Boss Jack has landed! Now sharper than ever.

richstag said:
Cool Ank :)

Thanks
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I have used most of the Nikons before, I switched from Canon back in the Film days to Nikon because of the lenses. I had a A1 and F3 that I used to use and after my A1 was wasted I just stayed with Nikon from then on. :thumbup:
 
Guys guys.... keep in mind, I know NOTHING about cameras or photography.

I can't afford 1k to drop on a camera right now, considering my current digi cam is 120 dollars! What would you get for around 500?
 
very nice knife !! i can't wait to get a production model !! hey Jerry, when is that mid size blade being added to the mix on your site? :D
 
230grains said:
Guys guys.... keep in mind, I know NOTHING about cameras or photography.

I can't afford 1k to drop on a camera right now, considering my current digi cam is 120 dollars! What would you get for around 500?
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You can get a Nikon D3000 with a 18-55mm VR lens for under that now on Amazon.
 
Thanks ank! You guys were confusing me, as I literally know NOTHING about cameras at all! Any beginner crap I should know?
 
230grains said:
Thanks ank! You guys were confusing me, as I literally know NOTHING about cameras at all! Any beginner crap I should know?
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Read the quick start maunal once you get it and shoot on AUTO until you get used to it then you casn start messing with the setting after that. :D

Also read this and it will tell you a bunch. :D

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3000/users-guide/index.htm

Personally I would go for the D5000 as it is a better camera and I think you would be more happy with it, it's a little more money, but a much better camera while still being pretty cheap.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d5000.htm

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d5000/users-guide/index.htm

Also always buy a spare battery when you get the camera, you will also need a SD memory card.
 
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resinwife is quite happy with Canon EOS Rebel XT that I bought her a couple of years ago.
 
http://www.photographybay.com/2010/05/11/olympus-e-pl1-review/

"It has the same 12.3 image sensor that is found in the E-P1 and E-P2, which produces the same quality in this camera as it did those. You are basically getting DSLR image quality out of a more compact design with full-time live view. The sensor is the same physical size that is found in Olympus’ DSLRs like the E-620 and E-30. So, I mean it when I say “DSLR image quality.”"
 
230grains said:
http://www.photographybay.com/2010/05/11/olympus-e-pl1-review/

"It has the same 12.3 image sensor that is found in the E-P1 and E-P2, which produces the same quality in this camera as it did those. You are basically getting DSLR image quality out of a more compact design with full-time live view. The sensor is the same physical size that is found in Olympus’ DSLRs like the E-620 and E-30. So, I mean it when I say “DSLR image quality.”"
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Haven't used any Olympus camera since the 80's so I really can't say. :confused:

I know their film cameras were really very good, I had an OM-10 that I used a lot as my beat around camera. :)
 
I have never used it. I think Lunde is familiar with it or a similar model. I believe one of his coworkers has something like it. You may want to PM Lunde.

I also know that one of the guys on here uses and Olympus, maybe Peppercorn??? Whoever it is I always remember loving their results.

Good luck :)
 
richstag said:
I also know that one of the guys on here uses and Olympus, maybe Peppercorn??? Whoever it is I always remember loving their results.

Good luck :)
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I will venture to guess that most any camera these days can take a decent shot. It is more about knowing how to use the camera, arranging proper lighting, and compose a shot that determines the results.
 
Nice! You will be able to get wonderful results.

I would look into a 50 1.8 nikkor. Really sharp, great for portraits on a DX sensor and it will get you great closeups. All for a very affordable price and very light and compact.

I have one and it is the sharpest lens I own. It is a very old "Made in Japan" version. I would think the new ones would still be as nice:thumbup:

Here is a link to a few http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=NIKON 50 1.8&N=0

Here is what I have been using on my D3s http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585343-USA/Nikon_2180_AF_S_Nikkor_50mm_f_1_4G.html

It works for knife pics in a pinch:)

I think you will be happy with the 18-55 though:D
 
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