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What type of digital SLR camera should I buy?

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 4:45 pm
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Question by Ashlee: What type of digital SLR camera should I buy?
I’ve just recently decided to get into photography, and am saving up to buy a digital SLR camera. I don’t want to completely blow all my money on it and splurge, but I want a nice camera that’ll get the job done. Most of the shots I’m gonna take will be around the small, colonial town I live in .. so either in front of old buildings, in fields, in the woods, etc.

Any suggestions for this rookie photographer? :D
Thanks, guys!

Best answer:

Answer by Terry
i have liked Nikon.
spend $ 300 or more.

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8 Comments

NickP on February 1st, 2011, 5:07 pm

I just purchased a Pentax Kx and a 28-to-200mm Tamron lens. I like the clean viewfinder and the fact that the camera will take all older Pentax lenses, which is good should I happen on a good deal a lens that use to fit a film model of the Pentax. The camera ran about $ 500.00. Don’t forget a decent tripod for those old building shots!

Jacob on February 1st, 2011, 5:34 pm

I would buy either a pentax, nikon, or canon. Each will have different offerings and features in your price point and all make good cameras. Go to a store where you can see them all and pick the one you like best. If you go with nikon or canon, buy the 50mm 1.8 or 1.4 lens. You will love it.

Hondo on February 1st, 2011, 6:03 pm

Canon XS
Canon XSi
Canon T1i
Canon T2i

Nikon 3100

Christie on February 1st, 2011, 6:30 pm

I have a Nikon d5000.
I love it!
You can check it out on Nikon’s website :)
There’s also the less expensive d3000 or the slightly more expensive d3100.
Or, if your really into photography(and have some extra $ ), the d7000
There all great cameras!
I’m also sort – of new to photography, the d5000 has been serving me well :)

RAWR! on February 1st, 2011, 6:53 pm

Ignore the shills (and the one spammer), and go to

http://www.dpreview.com

and check out all the models…see sample images & read real world reviews from folks that actually *use* this stuff.

Angelina Freeman on February 1st, 2011, 7:10 pm

http://theinfoheap.com/digital-camera/ reviews the top 10 digital cameras of 2010.

? on February 1st, 2011, 7:51 pm

I would consider Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera
* 18.0-megapixel CMOS (APS-C) sensor;
* DIGIC 4 image processor for high image quality and speed
* ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) for shooting from bright to dim light;
* enhanced 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system
* Improved EOS Movie mode with manual exposure control and expanded recording 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
* Wide 3.0-inch Clear View LCD monitor;
* Dedicated Live View/Movie shooting button
* New compatibility with SDXC memory cards,
* Plus new menu status indicator for Eye-Fi support

Michael W on February 1st, 2011, 8:32 pm

I think the Nikon D90 is the best “pro-sumer’ camera and recommend it to anyone who is serious about getting into DSLR photography. It is wonderful for a beginner and moved up into expert photography perfectly.

Check out http://www.dpreview.com/ . It is a wonderful website with a wealth of information.

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