I have been looking at a range of different cameras, what i want is; minimal lens lag, 4+ photos per second up too 15 photos, auto setting, cheap ish, 8+ mega pixel, flash, 2+ inch screen, maximum possible memory to cost eg 1.5 gig, SLR
next thing is what len(s) to get.

the camera that i think i will get is the Canon Eos, still not sure on model as it appears to be very popular and functional
i was hoping that there would be some photo gurus out there who could offer advice on what camera would be best and advice on cheap combinations or specials on cameras atm
or... if you have one you are willing to sell one in good condition

www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=12929

sorry, found out how much those were...
http://www.canon.com.au/products/cameras/slr_cameras.html thats the list

1500 ??

You can buy a new kite for that!

The Canon SLR's are good.
The 350D is pretty impressive for a bottom of the range D-SLR....Uses common lenses, widely available both new and second hand.
Panasonics semi compacts aren't bad, with full resolution video too.
Underwater housings for SLR's are insanely expensive though, I'd suggest you look at the quality of one of the compact cameras, eg Canon S80 and get a housing. Then get up close to the action..

i know the lenses are expensive, we have a water proof housing for a new ish cyber shot but really want a good camera for not just kiting but wake boarding and general use.
350D looks like the go at the moment really because its what a lot of friends have and recommend.

one of my friends has an Olympus Digital SLR- not sure what model but cost him $750 new.

It is also such an amazing camera

haha, i looked at that one as well... was very tempted

not that bad .howard or bush sound creepier

3/sec, the problem is it has to download them to the card, this can cause a delay making sequence shots more tricky.

Camera Video in the Carillon mal was doing some killer deals on the 400d with twin lense set up. Not sure if their sale will have finished.

Matt.

I'm a Nikon user, but canon kit is excellent. One tip is to buy the 'fastest' lenses you can afford i.e. ones that open up to f2.8. You're likely to upgrade the body in the future but keep the lenses. It seems that Canon kit is easier to get hold of in Perth which is worth bearing in mind.

Kitecrazzy,

All my photos are taken with a Canon EOS 300D and a Canon 70-300 lens.

www.pbase.com:443/pbphotoswa/kitesurfing

If you are looking at the 400D I suggest you have a play with it first - I found the grip to be too small for me so I am waiting for the Canon 40D to come out before I upgrade.

The kit lenses are not that great but you only really notice it when you buy a decent lens and then you wonder how you put up with the kity lens in the first place.

For pricing also try

www.qualitycamera.com.au/

Stuart is based in Mandurah as does not have all the overheads of the stores in town. He will look after you.

Let me know if you need any more information.

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Originally posted by ottisgrey

FYI,

All the things mentioned, dust, multi shot burst speed, cheap lenses, etc. are dealt with in the ( wait for it)

PLUS you now can have

A camera body based kick ass stabilization system (any lens you buy is now anti shake)

PLUS 10.2 million pixels ( wait for it)

the new Sony A100 DSLR has it all..

I'm buying one...

you can shoot aprox. 3 frames per second until the card is full

or 750 shot which ever comes first

that's some fast processing...10 shot bursts in raw

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geezus that was better than sex (with myself).. and almost as good as watching repeats of star trek