Canon, Sony or Pentax I'm getting ready to purchase my first DSLR Camera to be used primarily in gym's for volleyball and basketball, without a flash (not allowed). I'm looking at the Canon EOS Rebel XS, the Pentax K200D or the Sony Alpha 200.Any recommendations or suggestions? I've done as much reading as I can find on all 3, and they all seem to have plusses and minuses. I'm purchasing just to get indoor sports pictures - any thoughts?Thanks. Canon, Sony or Pentax I'm getting ready to purchase my first DSLR Camera to be used primarily in gym's for volleyball and basketball, without a flash (not allowed). I'm looking at the... » Read More Canon, Sony or Pentax I'm getting ready to purchase my first DSLR Camera to be used primarily in gym's for volleyball and basketball, without a flash (not allowed). I'm looking at the Canon EOS Rebel XS, the Pentax K200D or the Sony Alpha 200.Any recommendations or suggestions? I've done as much reading as I can find on all 3, and they all seem to have plusses and minuses. I'm purchasing just to get indoor sports pictures - any thoughts?Thanks. « Show Less
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Honestly, the key to getting good pictures at indoor sports events without a flash is to invest in a high speed lens. Other things are important too and should be factored in, such as focus speed and the quality of high ISO shots. But if you really want good shots, you'll need to shell out some big bucks for a nice fast lens.
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I see your post from a few weeks back. Great question. Have you made a purchase yet? I am also seeking a quality camera for indoor sports events without flash.
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Can you tell me about the results? I still haven't done the actual ordering, I'm still researching. I want to make sure I get a good camera. I have a Canon PowerShot and I'm happy with the pictures. That's why I wanted to stick with a brand I was familiar with.
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They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy, and pick up and drop off at a camera store near you. They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy,... » Read More They offer bundles with the 18-55mm and the 55-250mm. MAke sure it is STM which is the new super quiet lenses focusing mechanism that won't interfere with HD recording on motion video. The HD videos I've shot look amazing, but 18-55mm may be pushing the envelope for being too far away. The 55-250mm would be better for sports and awards. I really want to get the 55-250mm STM next. I just found out that most of the sport photo pros use Canon and rent them because of the crazy prices on the Lseries lenses. I went online and found Borrowlenses.com, and you can try them all out before you buy, and pick up and drop off at a camera store near you. « Show Less
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I just bought a 40D and I think it is a great camera. As posted, there is not best choice but I am sure if the extra (few) bucks is not an issue, we should go for the 40D. It is also the latest sensor and I found it to be really good. Took some shots and it is great.
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The camera is very good but I have never tried it with sports. I use it only for domestic photos. Regarding the lens pack I felt it was useful for me.
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I am very happy with the Pentax K50, I bought it because it was in my budget. It works very well and has excellent performance. The K3 is better, faster and more resolution, but with the K50 have enough for what I want. If you have the money for the K3, buy, worth it.
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Sam, We had a Sony for a few months then the kid lost it. We've had a Canon for two years, and during that time it went back to Canon twice for warranty service, for the same problem. When I wanted to upgrade, I bought a Sony DSC-N2. From the looks of things, it will even be almost as versatile as my 35mm Exakta SLR film camera. If you really want a slim camera, there are even slimmer Sony's than the DSC-N2, such as the DSC T10, that are comparable with the Canon for pixels.
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I would go for the Canon. I have a Sony, and I'm not satisfied with the quality at all. My friend has a Canon (an older one), but it still takes better pictures. I'm thinking to get one too!
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I have the Olympus E510 kit, so i'm biased. But I love my camera. It has all the features you could want in a DSLR, amatuer or pro. However, I don't think you can go wrong with the Canon or Nikon either. They all take great pictures, so it really boils down to ergonomics and personal preferences. I chose the Olympus.
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Any thoughts for general / home photography? I have a Digital Rebel XSI and recently bought the 70-200 mm F2.8 IS version mainly to photograph school events without the annoying flash, and take closeups of my rapidly-growing kids. I have been going back and forth between the two lenses (24-70 F2.8 vs. 24-105 F4.0 IS) but my instinct is that F2.8 is much better than F 4 even with IS. Any guidance appreciated from a professional.
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You only really need an SD card look for an SDHC class 10 or better. DO NOT BUY A SONY BRAND CARD IT WILL NOT WORK! I tried 2 different ones and many other Pentax owners also cannot get them to work. Sandisk extreme is the brand I bought and it works flawlessly. The price difference is in how fast the card can be written to which makes a huge difference in the cameras preformance. SanDisk Extreme 32 GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card 45MB/s SDSDX-032G-AFFPSanDisk Extreme 32GB SDHC UHS-1 Flash Memory Card Speed Up To 45MB/s, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDX-032G-AFFP (Label May Change) [Old Version] You only really need an SD card look for an SDHC class 10 or better. DO NOT BUY A SONY BRAND CARD IT WILL NOT WORK! I tried 2 different ones and many other Pentax owners also cannot get them to work. Sandisk extreme is the brand I bought and it works flawlessly. The price difference is in how fast the card can be written to which makes a huge difference in the cameras preformance. SanDisk Extreme 32 GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card 45MB/s SDSDX-032G-AFFPSanDisk Extreme 32GB SDHC UHS-1 Flash Memory Card Speed Up... » Read More You only really need an SD card look for an SDHC class 10 or better. DO NOT BUY A SONY BRAND CARD IT WILL NOT WORK! I tried 2 different ones and many other Pentax owners also cannot get them to work. Sandisk extreme is the brand I bought and it works flawlessly. The price difference is in how fast the card can be written to which makes a huge difference in the cameras preformance. SanDisk Extreme 32 GB SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Flash Memory Card 45MB/s SDSDX-032G-AFFPSanDisk Extreme 32GB SDHC UHS-1 Flash Memory Card Speed Up To 45MB/s, Frustration-Free Packaging- SDSDX-032G-AFFP (Label May Change) [Old Version] « Show Less
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It's a mirrorless digital camera with an APS-C sized sensor. See Gregg's answer. If you like this type of camera, ck out their latest updated model. Mine is simply a beautiful piece of equipment. Outdoor shooting is outstanding. Indoor is OK. Flash is limited. I note that Fuji slashed the price just as the new model came out. Piece of advise/do you homework re: these latest "not point and shoot" but not "DSLR" either. Lenses are superb and color is up to the classic Fuji standard. Good luck.
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Hi, Douglas! I saw what you discussed about the lances and the whole camera and I want to ask you if you have any experiance with Nikon Coolpix 5700 (I have that one) and how is it against Canon DigitalRebel XT? Is it much more I'll "earn" if I switch to Canon? Thank you in advance!Ivan Hristov, Houston, TX
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I'm happy with my K5 IIS, for me it's a great camera. I feel the K3 does not offer me a radical change, to think about paying more money for it. I am convinced that the IIS K5 is one of the best Pentax cameras.
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I am a sports photographer and I have this camera. The SL1 will work just fine for sports, however, you will need to pair it with a Better lens. Ideal choice would be the canon 70-200 f2.8 but that will cost you more than the camera unless you can find an in expensive used one. But that wapplies to any DSLR you would buy
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with DSLRs, it's always camera + lens (+ memory card). the K30 has excellent features and performance (for all uses) for its price, compared with other cameras. for sports, i'll add that it shoots 45 frames @ 6 fps (jpeg, no distortion correction), which is as fast as or faster than more expensive canons and nikons. if you are shooting continuous, make sure you buy a memory card that can handle it.
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I'm also trying to decide if the Canon XS or XSI is right for me. I own the original 6.1mp Canon digital Rebel slr and am wondering if now is a good time to upgrade? I used to shoot primarily landscapes while traveling, but am doing more portraits now that I have kids. The Digic III processor definitely caught my attention, but I'm wondering how much of a difference in the cameras will I notice?