[ale] OT: DSLR recommendations

[Scott]

Ken Cochran wrote:
> 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.
Is there any great loss of light balancing effect at 1/200. With the 
newer cameras having higher pixel counts the sync speed goes down. Would 
I be loosing a lot by going for the higher pixel or newer cameras?
>   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.
>
>   
Too rich for my blood. Mama would have my head on a fake silver platter 
in a heartbeat.
> 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.
>   
B&H as in the old Bell & Howell? Isn't Ritz/Wolf in bankruptcy? Wouldn't 
that impact purchases?
> -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.
>>     
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