Photography Forums?

[neppo1345]

I know we have quite a few 'shutter bugs' here...

I've always enjoyed photography and finally have a job with some expendable income; so I'm looking to buy a nice camera. However before I go and spend 500+ on a Digital SLR I'd like to do a little research, and also like to see if I can pick up something used at a good price.

So my question: Does anyone know any good camera forums (like AO but for cameras)?

Thanks in advance,

-Tim

[robnix]

I know we have quite a few 'shutter bugs' here...

I've always enjoyed photography and finally have a job with some expendable income; so I'm looking to buy a nice camera. However before I go and spend 500+ on a Digital SLR I'd like to do a little research, and also like to see if I can pick up something used at a good price.

So my question: Does anyone know any good camera forums (like AO but for cameras)?

Thanks in advance,

-Tim

http://www.dpreview.com

[Hexis]

Spend many hours on dpreview. It's the best resource for gear reviews.

Then go get a Canon DSLR.

[neppo1345]

Thanks guys...

I registered, but it's taking an awfully long time to spit my temp. password to my e-mail.

[Hexis]

You don't need the forums as much as the reviews. Since the forums there are spilt into brand specific areas you will get predictable results from asking "what should I buy" posts. In the Canon area you will get "Buy Canon". In the Nikon area you will get "Buy Nikon".

The Canon gear is quite nice. The Rebel XTi (current entry level) has a few compelling features that are quite nice. A CMOS sensor (there is a reason the highest end Nikon uses a CMOS sensor). An nice anti-dust feature set. A vertical grip (optional extra).

I own Canon digital gear. I owned Nikon film gear. Making the switch was well worth it.

[Thordic]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/

The AO of Canon digital photography.

[Thordic]

Almost forgot about FM.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/

I don't go there as much as POTN, but FM is has a GREAT B/S/T forum. I've bought and sold a couple things there.

[geekwarrior]

I'll go against the grain here.....

nikonians.org is a nice forum too

[Hexis]

nikonians is awesome. Much better content quality than POTN. In some ways Nikonians feels AO ish and POTN is more PBNish. That's part of what I miss from being a Nikon owner.


Discussion:
Canon related: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/
Nikon related: http://www.nikonians.org/
General: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/
More pro related: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/

Reviews:
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/
http://www.photographyreview.com/

Online decent stores:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
http://www.adorama.com/

[Thordic]

I'll add www.sigma4less.com in there as a great store. They have unbeatable prices on a ton of lenses, and are VERY reputable. Plus since they are in NY regular shipping gets items to my door in a day or two :)