suggestions?
Sep 8, 2011 15:40:43 #
Hello, my name is Jodi and I am just beginning to get serious about photography. I am looking to upgrade the digital camera I currently have and am requesting suggestions. I am looking to spend around $400. What cameras should I look at in that price range? Thanks!
Sep 8, 2011 16:03:30 #
Hi Jodi!
Well, for $400 you're really not even looking at an entry level DSLR. You could certainly get a nice point and shoot though. If you can spend a little more, check out the canon and nikon offerings. I shoot canon myself and the whole T series (canon t1i, Canon t2i and canon t3i. the t3i being the best and newest) are excellent enthusiast bodies with plenty of functions. For a price reference, the t3i, just the body, is $699. Hopefully that gives you some help! Hit me up at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Photo-You/157136344363113 if you have any other questions!
Well, for $400 you're really not even looking at an entry level DSLR. You could certainly get a nice point and shoot though. If you can spend a little more, check out the canon and nikon offerings. I shoot canon myself and the whole T series (canon t1i, Canon t2i and canon t3i. the t3i being the best and newest) are excellent enthusiast bodies with plenty of functions. For a price reference, the t3i, just the body, is $699. Hopefully that gives you some help! Hit me up at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Photo-You/157136344363113 if you have any other questions!
Sep 8, 2011 17:59:01 #
richard
Loc: Mamaroneck, NY
Hi Jodi,
Welcome. A friend of mine is sell a Canon xTi with 18-55mm lens & 55-250mm IS lens with a Lowepro all weather carrty bag for $500. He would sell it for $400 without the telephoto if your interested. Yes it is used.
Welcome. A friend of mine is sell a Canon xTi with 18-55mm lens & 55-250mm IS lens with a Lowepro all weather carrty bag for $500. He would sell it for $400 without the telephoto if your interested. Yes it is used.
Sep 8, 2011 18:22:36 #
go to the following websites adorama.com, b+hphoto.com andKEH.com. these are the three most reputable camera retailers in the us. and where the pros go. The first two sell new and used the last sells only used. If you are willing to buy used you can probably get an older dslr and lens in your price range i do know that adorama puts a 30 day warranty on theres. ottherwise if you want new you are going to have to raise your financial limit a bit.
Sep 8, 2011 22:07:48 #
Hi Jodi,
My recommendation is the Olympus PEN E-Pl1 which sold for around $499 six months ago plus an additional $50 instant rebate was offered as well, bringing it to $450. It is a great little camera for people just getting the bug for a more advanced digital camera and it also takes great videos. The Olympus Pen E-Pl2 is out now and quite a bit more than the E-Pl1 with only a few minor changes to it. This might make the E-Pl1 come down in price as well. Even if you end up spending a bit more than the $400 you mentioned, it'll be worth it in the long run. Good luck in your search.
My recommendation is the Olympus PEN E-Pl1 which sold for around $499 six months ago plus an additional $50 instant rebate was offered as well, bringing it to $450. It is a great little camera for people just getting the bug for a more advanced digital camera and it also takes great videos. The Olympus Pen E-Pl2 is out now and quite a bit more than the E-Pl1 with only a few minor changes to it. This might make the E-Pl1 come down in price as well. Even if you end up spending a bit more than the $400 you mentioned, it'll be worth it in the long run. Good luck in your search.
Sep 9, 2011 07:11:25 #
If $400 is your absolute max then looking into used equipment is your best option. You said you were getting serious and by that I assume you want a good entry level camera and that price range is going to be around $650 (I personally would save and go that route). I strongly suggest you go with Nikon or Cannon as they are the heavy hitters and the brands that most people have meaning that is where you will be able to garner the most help from others not to mention they have the biggest selection of lenses and accessories.
I started out with a Nikon D3100 that I still have as a back up camera plus I like that it will shoot 1080 video and I paid $649 for it with an 18-55mm kit lense. I hear that the Nikon D5100 is also a great entry level camera as is the Cannon Rebel.
I started out with a Nikon D3100 that I still have as a back up camera plus I like that it will shoot 1080 video and I paid $649 for it with an 18-55mm kit lense. I hear that the Nikon D5100 is also a great entry level camera as is the Cannon Rebel.
Sep 9, 2011 07:25:56 #
$400 is cutting yourself close. In other words, you can pretty much get a great p&s for that $$$. but, as already said, for a couple hundred more you ca get really serious and get an entry level DSLR and not have to consider yet another upgrade in a year. This is just an example of a low price on the Canon t2i: http://www.fumfie.com/product/303.5/shopping-com? . . . I don't know this company, but I was considering your budget. Otherwise, check out sinatraman's suggestions for where to look. This camera is considered an entry-level DSLR, but it can get you where you need to go while you're seriousness grows. Also, try Amazon.com. I am very satisfied with their products. I paid $649 for my t2i there (body only - because I already had lenses from my previous Canon).
Sep 9, 2011 08:34:38 #
I bought my entry level Sony in mar for $500.00. If I hadn't waited for 2 weeks I could have saved another $50.00. Timing is everything. If you have the ability to watch for good deals, you might be able to come across one. sometimes if you go directly to the manufaturer, you cna get deals there too. You may just want to save your money for now and look when you are closer to $1000.00 because buying a camera is one thing but then you'll want to upgrade into a dofferent lens and of course there are other items that are must have when you start out. I shopped for a year before settling on mine. I have a national camera exchange, which is where I bought mine, near me. maybe that is an option for you as well. the also take cameras and lens in for trade and resale. maybe you can find one that way.
Sep 9, 2011 10:21:21 #
May I suggest a camera with the best lens you can get (in your price range)) With careful shopping to get a very well cared for camera, consider the wonderful Leica D-LUX 3 10MP point and shoot with a fabulous zoom aspherical lens. The viewing screen is 3" and this camera will even shoot movies. (it came onto the market well well over double of what they cost now. I have this camera and it has given me some of the nicest digital pictures that rival many high end digital DSLR's. At this time you may get a nice one within your price range (give or take a few dollars).
Keep in mind that the heart of any camera is the lens. Of course the bells and whistles are always great fun (and this little Leica has them all.
Good luck in whatever you choose though.
Keep in mind that the heart of any camera is the lens. Of course the bells and whistles are always great fun (and this little Leica has them all.
Good luck in whatever you choose though.
Sep 9, 2011 10:56:17 #
Do you have any suggestions for a good point and shoot? I think I'll just get one of those for now and upgrade again when I learn more about how to use a DLSR. Thanks!
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Sep 9, 2011 11:31:58 #
gopostal2 wrote:
Do you have any suggestions for a good point and shoot? I think I'll just get one of those for now and upgrade again when I learn more about how to use a DLSR. Thanks!
The problem with that is that it's difficult to learn DSLR without a DSLR. If you are going to go ahead with a P&S pay close attention to the pre-sets, they are set to the most common settings you might set a DSLR too; read your manual carefully and memorize what the presets are for and what they will do to your pictures. That way you can work on your framing skills and get a feel for how certain settings effect your pictures. When you are ready to advance to an entry level camera you will have that much more the edge to start with.
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