Best budget DSLR?
Nov 9, 2014 20:12:42 #
I would not recommend E510 because it has a 4/3 sensor (not a micro 4/3). This is a dead format. You are better off with a camera with an APS-C sensor.
I'm most familiar with Nikon DSLR's so I checked some older models on keh.com, the best for used camera gear. I found D60 for $175, a D40 for $168, a D50 for $119, and Nikon 18-55mm non-VR lenses for $45-69. All of these are in very usable condition. These are older cameras, but they are still capable of excellent photos especially at iso 800 and below.
Your other best option with a limited budget is a recently discontinued bridge camera.
I'm most familiar with Nikon DSLR's so I checked some older models on keh.com, the best for used camera gear. I found D60 for $175, a D40 for $168, a D50 for $119, and Nikon 18-55mm non-VR lenses for $45-69. All of these are in very usable condition. These are older cameras, but they are still capable of excellent photos especially at iso 800 and below.
Your other best option with a limited budget is a recently discontinued bridge camera.
Nov 10, 2014 16:53:30 #
Nate kemm wrote:
Was wondering what the best or good budget DSLR is? Preferably 200 dollars or less.(used cameras that are 200 dollars or less will be considered as well) Helpful suggestions are appreciated.
No DSLR is $200 or less and worth buying. Even a used Nikon D90 will be $400 or more--with a lens.
The Nikon D3300 can be had from Costco for under $500.
Sony has some low-end alpha series in the $400 range, but the problem is there is no growth potential.
Nov 10, 2014 20:57:48 #
I just got the canon eos rebel xs 1000d with a efs 18-55mm lens and EF 75-300mm lens for only 250 dollars. Was it worth it? Would you of done it?
Nov 10, 2014 21:11:56 #
If it's in good operating order it seems to be a good deal. It's an older model so I suggest keeping the iso as low as possible.
Enjoy it.
Enjoy it.
Nov 10, 2014 21:14:38 #
Nate kemm wrote:
I just got the canon eos rebel xs 1000d with a efs 18-55mm lens and EF 75-300mm lens for only 250 dollars. Was it worth it? Would you of done it?
Absolutely! If they're in good working order you did good and you have the basis for a good place to start. As soon as I could, if I were you, I would add a flash, maybe something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Bower-Digital-Automatic-Flash-Canon/dp/B005SEESI8/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1415671841&sr=8-8&keywords=flash+for+Canon+Rebel
Those lens are going to do best if you shoot them at a low iso like a 100 or 200 and with the aperture between f/5.6 and f/11 which will need to be done in pretty good light with the lens not zoomed all the way in or out. When the light starts to shut down on you, you still want to try to keep your aperture in that range and in order to do that you will often need to use a flash to get the best out of those lens.
Nov 10, 2014 22:56:03 #
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Nov 10, 2014 23:13:26 #
Nate kemm wrote:
Thx for the responce by the way :D
It sounds like you made out really well. The on-camera flash has some limits but you recognize that. One of the biggest is usually "red-eye" which can often be fixed with post processing software. Enjoy your new gear. You should be really pleased.
Nov 11, 2014 01:09:21 #
Nov 11, 2014 01:11:40 #
cntry wrote:
Check eBay (or Adorama or B&H) for a good used... (show quote)
EXACTLY!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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