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Nick Kon
19-02-2010, 07:55
What for you are the 5 most important things to look for when buying a camera starting with the most important?
donutagain
19-02-2010, 08:03
reliability
the lens line up behind it
ergonomics
nikon
price
AliB
19-02-2010, 08:05
Almost everyone is going to be different if we have differing needs surely?

Mine are:-
Ability to focus and record a decent image in low light.
Reliability
Ergonomics
Cost
Availability of quality lenses
Knikki
19-02-2010, 08:08
Bet Price features in most peoples list.

Ergonomics
Reliability
How the image looks
Lens availability
Price
mastertrinity
19-02-2010, 08:42
ergonomics
reliability
image quality
price
lenses
fallen_mathi
19-02-2010, 08:49
image quality
ease of use
lens range
image quality
price
JasonRS
19-02-2010, 09:07
Image quality
Focus speed / accuracy
Build quality
Rear curtain sync for studio / off camera flash
Low light performance
James Pardon
19-02-2010, 09:15
Image Quality
Reliability
AutoFocus
ISO Performance
Price
Denyerec
19-02-2010, 09:28
Dynamic Range
Colour
Autofocus speed and accuracy
CLS / Some form of remote flash control
Price
trencheel303
19-02-2010, 09:30
reliability
lenses
high ISO performance (when I replace the 450D)
live view
clear viewfinder
westie17
19-02-2010, 17:43
price
image quality
ease of use - novice user
Video recording ability
Looks
68lbs
19-02-2010, 17:45
Make
Image Quality
Low Light Performance
Price
Don't really have a point 5, I don't think.
fogey
19-02-2010, 17:51
complete manual override
able to cope with manual lenses
1/2000 sec shutter
plenty of metal in bodywork
price
GarynLea
19-02-2010, 17:52
Is it aesthetically pleasing to her indoors
Can it be justified against the cost of a new dress and a dozen pairs of shoes, never to be worn.
Can it be upgraded easily without arousing suspicion.
Will it really get me out from under her feet for hours at a time.
Will it not cause too much bruising when launched in my direction when I suggest a new lens.
TheNissanMan
19-02-2010, 17:55
Hee hee, as I just bought mine this ones easy to remember :)

Image Quality
Ease of Use
Flexibilty
Brand (had to be either Nikon or Canon due to reputation/reliabilty)
Value for money (very different to price)
david1701
19-02-2010, 17:58
sexyness
feel
IQ
AF
cost
Craikeybaby
19-02-2010, 17:58
The system behind it (lenses etc)
Build quality
Auto focus
Ergonomics
Image quality
cyclone
19-02-2010, 18:03
Oooh this one is so tempting.

megapixels,
price,
in argos catalogue,
small size,
connects directly to inkjet.

Ahhh, I'll post it why not.
JEmerson
19-02-2010, 18:33
Oooh this one is so tempting.

megapixels,
price,
in argos catalogue,
small size,
connects directly to inkjet.

Ahhh, I'll post it why not.

:lol:

Great BIG screen
Wi-Fi
An apple badge
Shiny-factor
Sexfulness

I think thats about it :thinking:


Seriously, in no particular order.

AF
System behind it (i.e Canikon ;))
Handling (does it feel responsive)
Build
ISO
ChrisJ_SLH
19-02-2010, 18:51
1. It looks very similar to the last one so my wife won't notice I've upgraded again.
2. Image quality
3. Lens line-up
4. Ergonomics
5. Price
Nod
20-02-2010, 08:45
The ones in brackets are important to ME at the moment.

(Nikon, so it takes all my lenses etc.)
Image Quality
Ergonomics
Accuracy and speed of AF
In stock at a reasonably competitive price on the local High Street
High ISO performance
justinitus
20-02-2010, 09:10
Is it aesthetically pleasing to her indoors
Can it be justified against the cost of a new dress and a dozen pairs of shoes, never to be worn.
Can it be upgraded easily without arousing suspicion.
Will it really get me out from under her feet for hours at a time.
Will it not cause too much bruising when launched in my direction when I suggest a new lens.

Am pretty sure that's the real list for half of us at least :lol:

My upgrade to the D300s was authorised by Imelda Marcos II on the basis that it accepted the EyeFi cards for wireless connection and her (unchallenged) assumption that EyeFi meant the camera would connect her permanently to Facebook and Yahoo Messenger while we are out and about...

She is excited about buying an EyeFi card in Hong Kong next Friday.... I have an uncomfortable feeling I might be spending most of our holiday hiding... :suspect:
tikkathreebarrel
20-02-2010, 09:15
This rather reflects the fact that I've bought new once but postly pre-owned and always online:


Is this a significant upgrade for me?
Is the price right?
Is the condition right?
Have I any doubts about the vendor?
Why do I need a 5th excuse?
evo456
20-02-2010, 09:23
1. Ergonomics
2. Lens line up
3. Colour
4. Decent low light performance
5. Price
dinorock
20-02-2010, 09:24
i,d like it to have a shutter button please :lol:
mid_gen
20-02-2010, 09:34
In order...

IQ
Lens availability
ISO performance
reliability
Size
zoomspot
20-02-2010, 09:58
1. It looks very similar to the last one so my wife won't notice I've upgraded again.
2. Image quality
3. Lens line-up
4. Ergonomics
5. Price

Point 1: same here! :thumbs: