Looking to buy a camera.
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From: Springfeild
Looking to buy a camera.
I'm planning on buying my first SLR. I have a budget of around $700-800. What do you guys suggest? I don't want something to crazy because like I said it's my first. And I want something I'm not going to be too restricted on ether. Something I can play with and get a good feel for. Thanks for the help in advance.
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You can get a new Rebel in that range, or try to find a nice used/refurbished something... I'd probably recommend the latter.
Look at the Canon's 20D-50D line. That's probably the best way to get started.
Look at the Canon's 20D-50D line. That's probably the best way to get started.
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- Used Nikon D50 with the lowest shutter count you can find.
- Nikon 35mm ƒ1.8 lens (new).
- Nikon 50mm ƒ1.8 lens (new).
You can check Fred Miranda, KEH, and Ebay for the body. For the lenses I suggest abesofmaine, adorama, or bhphotovideo (whomever is cheapest that week).
This is a stellar combo IMO, and will serve you very well for the money.
- Nikon 35mm ƒ1.8 lens (new).
- Nikon 50mm ƒ1.8 lens (new).
You can check Fred Miranda, KEH, and Ebay for the body. For the lenses I suggest abesofmaine, adorama, or bhphotovideo (whomever is cheapest that week).
This is a stellar combo IMO, and will serve you very well for the money.
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Originally Posted by VisualEchos,May 15 2010, 12:16 PM
- Used Nikon D50 with the lowest shutter count you can find.
- Nikon 35mm ƒ1.8 lens (new).
- Nikon 50mm ƒ1.8 lens (new).
You can check Fred Miranda, KEH, and Ebay for the body. For the lenses I suggest abesofmaine, adorama, or bhphotovideo (whomever is cheapest that week).
This is a stellar combo IMO, and will serve you very well for the money.
- Nikon 35mm ƒ1.8 lens (new).
- Nikon 50mm ƒ1.8 lens (new).
You can check Fred Miranda, KEH, and Ebay for the body. For the lenses I suggest abesofmaine, adorama, or bhphotovideo (whomever is cheapest that week).
This is a stellar combo IMO, and will serve you very well for the money.
Then again... those lenses aren't very big and won't make him look cool.
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Originally Posted by s2kupo,May 16 2010, 04:05 AM
I agree but D40 over D50. They are cheaper and have a higher sync speed
OP, as I said, get a D50, I suggested it for a reason
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Originally Posted by VisualEchos,May 16 2010, 09:33 AM
The D40 doesn't have an internal focus motor, so you'd have this n00bie using his 50mm manual?
OP, as I said, get a D50, I suggested it for a reason.
OP, as I said, get a D50, I suggested it for a reason
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