[ale] OT: DSLR recommendations

[Ken Cochran]

I was a photographer before computers discovered me long ago...
I *highly* recommend the Nikon D40; anything any "better" is
at least twice the price.  Actually the 1/500s flash sync isn't
for freezing action (flash'll do that) - it's for balancing the
light between ambient & flash.  As far as I know there is no
other DSLR that syncs flash at 1/500 and the D40 is likely to
be replaced by Nikon before much longer.  Another plus for Nikon
is their dead-on flash/light exposure/balance; they're the best
I know of.  The D90 and D5000 are the new steps-up from the D40.

Buying:  Get it from a *photo* shop - they have the expertise
& support.  Price won't be much different than the electronics
places.  Recommended online places would be B&H, Adorama &
Ritz; Ritz now owns Wolf, so that might be a nice option for
you if you're in the Atlanta area.

-kc

> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:27:17 -0400
> From: Scott <skotchman at gmail.com>
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts <ale at ale.org>
> Subject: [ale] OT: DSLR recommendations
>
> Hey guys, thanks for the opinions offered. I'm now leaning towards the
> Nikon D40 even though it only has a burst of 2.5fps and not the 3.0fps.
> The deciding factor is the flash sync shutter speed of upto 1/500 sec as
> opposed to 1/200 sec on the 10.x and greater megapixel cameras. This
> allows for freeze action flash photography and with 3 hyper active
> monkeys, er I mean grandkids that 1/300 sec could make a difference of
> smiling angel like faces to blurry devilish imps.