Nikon D40 or Canon G10/G9 or ?

[Vader55]

Hey guys, I am looking in the $500 range for something that is great for taking jewelry close up pics for ebay ads etc. and for snapping cool car pics... Ritz camera has the Nikon D40 with 2 lenses for 600. Any thoughts or suggestions are much appreciated. http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/541536652.htm#reviews

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[Spartan]

Go with the D-40. It will do all your basic work.

I'm buying a camera "system" too and right now, it's between a Canon xti and a Canon D50....and some painfully expensive lenses.

[Moviela]

Originally Posted by Spartan

....and some painfully expensive lenses.

A Leica Noctilux 50mm ƒ0.95 ASPH lens is $ 11,000. That is painful.

I have been using a Canon G9, and find it quite acceptable. The large display is nice, it is small enough that people think you are only taking a snap shot so they act more natural. It has just about every feature I'd like, except interchangable lenses.

[MotorWerkz]

Originally Posted by Spartan

Go with the D-40. It will do all your basic work.

I'm buying a camera "system" too and right now, it's between a Canon xti and a Canon D50....and some painfully expensive lenses.

Get Canon XSi instead.

If you think XSi is not so good, then 5D MKII will be a good choice, at least it can shoot HD movie.

[Untertürkheim]

I would go with the Nikon, they make excellent lenses and I have always been happy with their products.

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by MotorWerkz

Get Canon XSi instead.

If you think XSi is not so good, then 5D MKII will be a good choice, at least it can shoot HD movie.

It is the XSi and not the XTi. Pffft....the mind said one thing, the hand typed something else....

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by Untertürkheim

I would go with the Nikon, they make excellent lenses and I have always been happy with their products.

I like Nikon and they also make great lenses but their camera's are a step behind the Canons in the lower ranges. If I had an unlimited budget or a real use, I would probably buy the Nikon D-700.

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by Moviela

A Leica Noctilux 50mm ƒ0.95 ASPH lens is $ 11,000. That is painful.

I have been using a Canon G9, and find it quite acceptable. The large display is nice, it is small enough that people think you are only taking a snap shot so they act more natural. It has just about every feature I'd like, except interchangable lenses.

I had a 1.2 lens in my old Minolta system. Kind of sad to see thousands of dollars of really good lenses just become door stops. *sigh*

G-9 is a pretty good all around camera. If I was travelling around and wanted something small and handy, I think that would be the camera of choice. It's now replaced by the G-10.

[Vader55]

Thanks guys, The wifey sounds like she likes the G10, Can the G10 or 9 take great close up detail shots? like of a watch etc. also I need a camcorder around $500 or so, any input these?

[Spartan]

Originally Posted by Vader55

Thanks guys, The wifey sounds like she likes the G10, Can the G10 or 9 take great close up detail shots? like of a watch etc. also I need a camcorder around $500 or so, any input these?

I don't see why it shouldn't do a pretty good job of it. Why don't you buy it from someplace like Costco and try it out? The only thing that may be a problem is lighting. Mind you, it's something you need to learn regardless of what camera you buy.

Here is a pretty good and honest test on the G-9.

http://www.popphoto.com/cameras/4599...rks-page3.html

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/G9/G9A.HTM

[Vader55]

Believe it or not I still have not bought one yet guys . It looks like it is going to be the Canon G11 or the S90, any thoughts would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Moviela]

I am thinking you are waiting for the G55 to come out.

[MotorWerkz]

Originally Posted by Spartan

I had a 1.2 lens in my old Minolta system. Kind of sad to see thousands of dollars of really good lenses just become door stops. *sigh*

G-9 is a pretty good all around camera. If I was travelling around and wanted something small and handy, I think that would be the camera of choice. It's now replaced by the G-10.

As long as it has A-mount, your Minolta lens still can be used in Sony DSLR Alpha.