Great Photography Website

{OF}RKT · 08-08-2005, 09:42 AM

Have any of you visited this site?

http://www.kenrockwell.com/index.htm

The site is great for educationg, recommendation etc...

I just got a new Nikor 70-300mm telephoto after reading his review. The site was spot on. Everything he said about the lens was correct. I think he reviews alot of cameras and lenses.

ilikemittens · 08-08-2005, 12:08 PM

Beautiful pics... I especially love the colors. Just don't have enough $$ for lenses like that.

{OF}RKT · 08-08-2005, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ilikemittens

Beautiful pics... I especially love the colors. Just don't have enough $$ for lenses like that.

I wouldn't buy half the stuff he is recommending due to the price but I sure have learned alot of good things from him. hehehe, just got an email from Amazon, my new Nikon Exteral Flash just arrived, the perfect mate for using my new telephoto lens indoors...

Capt. Insane · 08-08-2005, 12:24 PM

RKT, is that for a digital slr or a 35mm slr?

{OF}RKT · 08-08-2005, 01:21 PM

He seems to focus (no pun intended) on both. I visit the site because he is a huge Nikon D70 fan and gives great advise on optics and external lighting. I am even going to donate some money to him because he puts alot of effort into the sight.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech.htm

Here is a great link if you were trying to decide between a Canon 20D or a Nikon D70....

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/20dd70.htm

Varmit · 08-08-2005, 10:40 PM

I Have a 20d...it blows everything away in the price range.....

{OF}RKT · 08-09-2005, 08:54 AM

I tried the 20D, it was a very good camera, but the D-70 is a better camera...

Varmit · 08-09-2005, 09:04 AM

D70 is a great high end consumer camera ... pro's use the 20d

Just kidding..

Either are great. I think though when you spending that kind of money on a camera that will be used a lot..sturdiness and construction quality really become important. The 20d definately wins that one hands down. My decision was also influenced on the high iso ability 1600 and 3200..as well as the high fps count. If I know my daughter is about to jump off the side of the pool into the water.. I start capturing the millisecond she leaves the ground and don't stop till she hits the water... I'm pretty assured of getting a decent shot that way if I've focused/exposed correctly...

Like I said though..either is a great camera... moving to a digital SLR definately takes your photography to a different level.

Edit: Oh..and I dont' give a rats *** what the guy said in his article... I had a 300d which is 6.3 mpix or so... and moving to the 20d at 8.x mpix definately gave me more more latitude in how I crop a photo which I find extremely important. I can crop it much more severely and still have enough resolution to provide an excellent quality print.

{OF}RKT · 08-09-2005, 09:19 AM

I agree, just yanking your chain old Buddy. Seriously their was only two reasons why I chose the Nikon:

1) Because the D-70 is a tad smaller, my hand was able to grip the camera and control all the important functions.

2) I had a series of Nikkor lenses

Other then that, it was a coin toss. The guy at the store after 2 hours of talking finally said, go with the camera that feels best in your hand.

Your right, the 20D can shoot a couple of extra FPS and that's a cool thing for sporting events and children.

Varmie, are you using a microdrive? Also, what does your collection of lenses look like.

Enjoy the 20D, I know you will, it's a sweeet camera..

Varmit · 08-09-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by {OF}RKT

I agree, just yanking your chain old Buddy. Seriously their was only two reasons why I chose the Nikon:

1) Because the D-70 is a tad smaller, my hand was able to grip the camera and control all the important functions.

HAHAH...That is right.. you are used to holding something smaller in your hand so I'm sure a smaller camera was better for you.

HAHAH....

I'm not using a microdrive..my neighbor has one and he had to replace it within a month.. moving parts break easier you know. I've got a 4gig and a 1gig CF card. Since I shoot in raw the 4gig is pretty much a necessary thing.

As far as lenses go.

I've got a Tamron 28 - 300 zoom I bought used but it was in really good shape. I use it as my current walk-around lens even though its a little big when it is extended. (I am used to hearing that though

) I've got the kit 18 to 55 lens that came with my camera (actually 2..one with my 300d and one with my 20d). I usually keep a Canon 50mm 1.8 lens that is super sharp and great in very low light situations. I am currently just borrowing it though. I just purchased a new Sigma 24-70 f2.8 lens that I should have delivered within the week.

I'm brutal on stuff like cameras...i needed the ruggedness of the 20d... I'm sure you'll enjoy your d70 and I look forward to seeing more of your shots..

V