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You can get a D40 for less than a grand if you look around
You can get a D40 for less than a grand if you look around
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I have a Nikon D5000, good entry level DSLR.Comment
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Bump.
I would like to jump into the dSLR arena this Spring or Summer without breaking the bank (preferably <$600). What do you guys recommend that I check out?
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One thing I hear nowadays is that unless you need all the buttons and whatnot on the big stocks of a dSLR then check out the interchangeable lens cameras out there. Smaller stock, more portable, but same ability to put new lenses on and whatnot.
I dunno, just thought I'd mention it. I'm not a camera guy, but from those I talk to say that the biggest benefit of a DSLR is having the ability to change all the settings very easily (with all the buttons at their disposal)...
I'd be interested to hear from camera guys here, but sounds like they're putting the same sensors and whatnot in smaller cameras nowadays....Nintendo Switch Friend Code: SW-7009-7102-8818Comment
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The last time I bought a camera was 2005 and it was "bridge" camera.
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho...rds=canon+si+3
The only thing that I dislike about that camera (aside from some functional constraints) is the megapixel number. Its getting to me seeing all these HD-quality shots from point-and-click cameras compared to mine.
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Honestly you can't go wrong with nikon or cannon camera's at $600. They will blow away any other camera out there. I'm partial to nikon and been using a d60 for the last couple years but will get full frame: d600 package and get a telephoto lense to take better nature photos for my hotel website i'm going to build.
I would make sure also to get one with the camcorder option. You can really take some awesome video with those cameras.
Most camera's that have came out in the last 3 or 4 years will do the job but if you want to move up to better pictures, its all about the lenses. Sometimes you can get a cheap body that's older and buy a really nice lens and get better pictures than buying a brand new camera with a stock lens.
Knowing what lenses you want to get depends on what your plans are for the camera. Is it for nature pics, sports, taking pics of your kids or portraits?
Just be careful, once you get hooked it becomes an expensive hobby.Comment
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I mostly take pictures of nature - landscapes, plants, animals.
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You'll be fine with buying a camera with the stock lens to get to know the camera and it has ok zoom.
Upgrading lenses you're looking at least $2-400 bucks on entry lenses and thats usually more than enough for people like me.
I use this lens for zoom: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-55-300mm...rds=nikon+lens
This lens for portraits but can be used for anything but does not zoom: http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-35mm-1-8...rds=nikon+lens
The 35mm is my favorite and the cheapest. The pictures with it are just amazing and blow the stock lens away. You'll find yourself taking pics of anything and everyone lol.Comment
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The Nikons/Canons that retail ~$600 - were you thinking body only or with a lens?
Ie:http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T3i-Digi...8351478&sr=1-2
Would that be a safe bet? Its the first Canon I saw at that price with a lens and just using it as an example.
Or would I be better served to get an older camera (so long as the MP are comparable), but get an after-market lens?
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If you get the Nikon, make sure to get the 18-200mm lens. It's extremely versatile and you can literally just carry that one lens and take a wide array of different shots....Comment
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Kinda tough. I would go with a newer one because of the camcorder option but if that doesn't matter to you I would go with one of the better rated older cameras and go with 18-200 mm that Kashnova suggested and get the 35mm lens I suggested then you'll be set for a long while but that's coming from Nikon guys. Not sure if there are any other Cannon guys on OS that want to chime in on their favorite lenses.
If you decide to go with a newer one, the stock lens is more than fine. You'll still take great pictures but once you get a taste what different lens can do to your camera you'll trash that stock lens and never use it like I do. It's like a whole different camera with different lenses. You can always get to know your stock lens first and then save up for other lenses in the future since this is a camera you'll own for a long time.
Such an addicting hobby. The pictures you take are art and you just want to take the entire day sometimes and just take pictures of everything. One of my favorite things to do.Last edited by RockinDaMike; 01-16-2013, 01:18 PM.Comment
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For you guys that want some guides to use your DSLR cameras, my wife has written a few tutorials on the subject on our website:
Photography Tutorial: A Quick Guide to Understanding Your DSLR Camera
More Photography Tutorials
Maybe those can help.
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Damn this thread. I just went in and got a full frame Nikon d600 with a 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G lens.
I kinda convinced myself I needed it to take better, more professional pics when I start my move to the Philippines but we'll see if I made a mistake or not. A lot of my friends in photography say it's a big difference going to a full frame camera so hopefully I made a sound investment.Comment
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