whats a decent one for a beginner...i dont want no $1000 sony or anything crazy....lookin to spend maybe $400-$600 tops...

want to start taking some nice quality pictures....

any suggestion on some decent ones??

thanks

 

SLR or dSLR? If dSLR, you won't get very far with that budget. The cost of the body is only a small amount you'll spend in gear. Lenses and accessories quickly add up. You'll easily spend 3-4x in glass to the cost of the body.

If $600 is your budget, you could get by with a Canon 350D with a kit lens; that's pretty much it. It doesn't leave you much for accessories such as tripods, external flash, memory cards, filters, camera bags, extra batteries, better glass, etc.

 

i was looking at some SLRs...the only slr i saw for about $600 was a pentax 18mm-35mm lense...but for like $700-$800 i can get a Cannon SLR

i dont want to be spending thousands in accessories and stuff just want a nice quality pic here and there....i dont want to be a photographer or anything

 

if you don't want to spend alot of money, why not just pick up a regular digital camera? Get a decent one that is 8MP and you'll be good.

 

get the new 400D or XTi

 

+1
or get one of those SLR looking Sony DSC-R1 or DSC-H5

 

Sounds like you're better off with a Canon S2 IS or Canon S3 IS instead of a dSLR.

 

S3 IS or SD700 IS

 

yeah...if you want an affordable DSLR then that will be a good choice. In fact, i'm looking into getting a XTI myself.

 

If a DSLR is what you want, then your price will not land you one that would be any better than a digital point-and-shoot. In fact, the latter would be much better in overall functionality as the very best sell for around $400. I would strongly recommend looking into a Canon PowerShot with full manual control. The 540 and 620 are both terriffic models.

Get a DSLR when you can afford a quality one. That, at least, would be my honest advice.

 

You can find used 350D kits for 500-600

 

I've heard good things about the Nikon D-50.. maybe a little over your price range.

 

I'm a fan of my Digital Rebel XT.

It comes in a kit for about 1,000ish when i got it. May be a lil bit cheaper now.

 

how about a 160megapixel ?




http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/20/s...60-megapixels/

 

i have a 5.1 megapixel sony dsc m1...use it for videos mostly the pics are nice but i just seen some pics ppl take on here and they are all with DSLR or SLR cams and my jaw hits the floor sometimes...i mean im not big photo buff but i would to take clear crisp pics like that or even take good in motion pics.

i looked at the nikon d 50 its nice

whats the 400d or xti??

 

Canon Digital Rebel XTi

 

i just researched it...looks like a great camera

anyone know if it is difficult to operate at all?

 

I have the XT. Very easy. Not much more difficult than an advanced P&S.

Though I'd probably try to get a used XT and save $300-$400. You won't be able to tell the difference if it's your first DSLR.

 

yea i may just do that...i dont mind a used one as long as its in good condition

thanks guys

 

for the budget, Canon Digital Rebel XTi is an excellent choice. Go for it.

Remember to post picture when you get your new cam.