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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Default WTB: Beginner SLR Cameras

looking to purchase one for a cousin as beginner, digital if possible, but will consider any camera

im a noob at cameras, so please let me know if your camera can be hooked onto the pc to upload.

condition must be good, def not a cosmetically beat up camera.
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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I have a NIKON D60 dslr with two kit lens.
16g memory card.
Verical battery grip with extra batteries.
Wire connect to computer.
Screen protection.
Book teach you all the detail and function of this D60.
Less than 3300 K click on the camera.
Minty condition. $700 firm.
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 10:22 AM
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I have a 50d brand new with less than 300 shots selling it for 900 body only I also have a canon lens 17-40 l lens for 700 comes with Hoya HD cir-polarizer filter that cost 250
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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i don't think you can get a decent DSLR for $150...
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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I have an SLR (not digital, but film - be old skool!)

comes with 2 lenses, not sure what each does but one is big and one is small (but the big one is not telephoto, that's for sure).

Canon brand. I used it for my photography class when I was in college.

$70 for camera + 2 lenses. what what (pm me)!
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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even a sony dsc 707 will be more than 150, smoking crack, i'll sell u a broken dslr drop on the ground for 150, rofl, j/k
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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you can get a rebel XT for 250... thats about as cheap as they get

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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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doesn't have to be digital, film is good too, btw do you guys think this will be a good beginner camera?

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...375141186.html

the seller says there's no major scratch or what not and everything work fine, im a total noob with cameras but is that model good for beginner? i spoke with the seller and he sounds legit.
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 03:23 PM
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Spend the extra money and go digital. You will save so much money and time by going digital than film.

With a 35mm SLR, you may save some money up front, but consider that for every roll of film you shoot (36 pictures), you will spend about $20. Go through 10 rolls of film, and you've already spent $200.

With digital, you have the freedom to shoot anything and everything without worrying about wasting film. It lets you be more creative. You can take pictures from different angles, different apertures, exposures, etc. and gives you instant feedback about exposure, composition, background, etc. without waiting hours to get prints from the photo store.

As you get more advanced, you'll realize that digital also gives you more control over your photos. You will start shooting in RAW mode, and play with more advanced photo editing software from Digital Photo Pro to Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop. These programs basically give you all the control you'd have from a full darkroom.

Eventually, you will want full control over your colors. You'll calibrate your camera, calibrate your monitor, then buy a real photo printer (like a Canon Pro9500) and have that profiled as well. You'll completely eliminate the need to rely on anyone for your photos.

In summary, go digital and never look back.
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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lol... listen to that man. He knows whats up!
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