Member of the Month

PartyBullshiit
March, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Strange question

profile picture
LockyK
Posts: 404 - Karma: 16
I was wondering, is there a camera with a small body like a point and shoot, but with interchangeable lenses like on a DSLR.

I want something small and light, but can take some arty farty pictures when the time comes.

Basically, what is the smallest DSLR you can get?
Sep 16 2010 1:22AM
0 0
profile picture
PeterWojnar
Posts: 3937 - Karma: 678
Nikon D40 or Canon Rebel XS

They're small and shit tons better than any point-and-shoot... though they aren't that small. Get a short lens though, like the 50mm f/1.8, and the D40 can be sick- you don't need pro SLRs to take good photos.
Sep 16 2010 1:37AM
0 0
profile picture
LockyK
Posts: 404 - Karma: 16
yeah i'm not looking to be a pro haha

just want something that i can take good pictures with, and film some good footage, nice and easy.

I saw the Nikon D3100 does full HD filming, 12mp pictures and looks pretty sleek. am i right? i was i just looking at a deceptive photo haha?
Sep 16 2010 2:05AM
0 0
profile picture
Shredability
Posts: 2756 - Karma: 501
D5000 does 720p video. D3000 = D5000 minus video
Sep 16 2010 5:50PM
0 0
profile picture
Shredability
Posts: 2756 - Karma: 501
oh, and Olympus has a camera exactly like your were describing, but its really pricey

http://www.olympuscanada.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1482
Sep 16 2010 5:54PM
0 0
profile picture
.cam.
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 48
probably not what you are looking for but this is close to what you described. http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666192716#additionalImage1"
Never used one or heard a review though....
Sep 16 2010 5:55PM
0 0
profile picture
.jr
Posts: 5313 - Karma: 356
A complete list of every camera on the market thats what you described.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&ci=16158&N=4288586281
Sep 16 2010 6:24PM
0 0
profile picture
Ben.
Posts: 21463 - Karma: 683
olympus with the 4/3rds mount.
Sep 16 2010 6:25PM
0 0
profile picture
p.hawks
Posts: 2832 - Karma: 581
to op, anything bigger than like a canon s90 is too big to put in your pocket, so you might as well go with an entry level slr if you have the money. If it has live view, it will be just like a point and shoot, but you also have a lot more options. Ik you want a small one, but the 4/3 market is really small right now and there is no like flagship or perfect on yet imo. also, you will need a bag for lenses or flashes, so it sounds like you would be best off with an slr
Sep 16 2010 8:24PM
0 0
profile picture
LockyK
Posts: 404 - Karma: 16
thanks for all the help guys! i decided that i might as well go with an entry level DSLR. if i am gonna be spending so much, might as well make it a little better.

any recommendations for a cheap DLSR that can always to HD filming?
Sep 17 2010 3:33AM
0 0
profile picture
Rumi.
Posts: 1231 - Karma: 556

the cannon rebel is pretty small, but gets the job done.

i have 3 different lenes that give a wide variety of effects.

Sep 17 2010 11:41AM
0 0
profile picture
p.hawks
Posts: 2832 - Karma: 581
canon t2i
the nikon d3100 will have AF, but i think its only 1080 24p and 720 30p, but the canon is 1080 30p and 720 60p
Sep 17 2010 5:43PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-4)