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Date: 2007-12-27 17:16
Does anyone here have a recomendation for an inexpensive digital camera. I want to be able to take good photos outside, but also excellent photos on a set. Any thoughts?

Mike Jones
Mike Jones
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Date: 2007-12-27 18:01
What are you using at the moment ? And what is your definition of inexpensive ?
Investing in glass is generally considered more important than in a body but a good lens is going to set you back $600+

Regards Mike

Charles Griffin
Charles Griffin
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Date: 2007-12-27 20:27
See if you can find a used digital slr, preferably a Nikon or Canon , with a medium range zoom. There should be some older models available if there are any camera stores in your area that carry used equipment. Keep in mind that whichever one you find and start with, you'll probably stay with, because the lenses you acquire will be too expensive to replace by switching camera systems.
If I haven't been there, I'm still planning on going!
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Date: 2007-12-29 19:12
I have a Cannon 35mm but i cant see my shots right away. I cant tell whether it came out how i wanted to when i have to devolope the film. right now i am just using a 5mp point and shoot camera. i was thinking of a slr but the cheapest one i can find is the nikon D-40 for about 500 dollars.

Charles Griffin
Charles Griffin
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Date: 2007-12-29 21:34
Well, Andrew, is your canon camera one with interchangeable lenses? Or is it a point and shoot? If it has the ability to change lenses, is it autofocus?

These are the details I need to begin to give advice. If the answer to any of the above is yes, then your options become more simple. If it is a Canon Rebel with an EOS autofocus lens, then you can simply buy a canon digital body for at least as little as the Nikon, maybe even less, especially used.
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If I haven't done it, I've still got time to try!

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Date: 2007-12-29 21:40
It's and EOS Reble Ti. So, yes, it does have interchangable lenses and is an SLR. The lense is an autofocus lense. And, Charles, I just thought of what you said about buying a digital body. Thanks for the help everyone! It means a lot.

Mike Jones
Mike Jones
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Date: 2007-12-29 22:14
The cheapest DSLR Canon on Amazon is the Rebel XT. The body is $400 and you can get a great little 50mm lens for $70. So for under $500 you have a great solution for studio portraits.

Charles Griffin
Charles Griffin
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Date: 2007-12-30 08:37
Mike is right. And the rebel digitals are quite good, they just have a shorter lifespan than pro cameras, but you can use one up and upgrade as you go.

Below, the lovely Courtney L, prize-winning model on Jurgita, taken with a Rebel XTi and a 17-85 zoom lens:
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Date: 2007-12-30 12:55
Ok, that helps a lot. I like Nikons and Canons so that sounds like a pretty good deal. Thanks, everyone!

Gary Young
Gary Young
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Date: 2008-05-29 15:06
Whatever you do don't buy sony or samsung!
Best buys if you are looking for really good quality digital pictures without costing you too much look for around 5mp upward and go for Canon, Fujifilm, Pentax, also take a look at Kodak's range, I'm up to date on a lot of the latest electronics I must admit!
I bought a Kodak easyshare camera recently & it's only 7.1 megapixels but boasts 480x480dpi resolution... razor sharp! makes sony look a right laughing stock in camera stakes! I'd say the pictures are more than 70% better quality than any of the sony 10mp + DSLR's, I have a Canon EOS with more than 15mp!:thumbup:
I'm only on here as a member at the moment, though I will say here & now I am a photographer, as well as a journalist! (keep that off the record!)
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Gary Young
Gary Young
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Date: 2008-05-29 15:08
Oh! I forgot... it's also how steady a hand you have when you lose the tripod or monopod!:thumbup:
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Libby A.
Libby A.
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Date: 2008-06-11 04:38
What is the different between canon and Samsumg, don't they all do the same work?

Not a photographer, jsut curious

Libby

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Date: 2008-06-13 09:51
Here is what a Nikon D80 with a nikkor 18-200mm lens.

I took this photo a few weeks ago while on Vacation. not a super cheap setup, but you will never need to buy another camera or lens again with this..

Nathan Hill Photography
Nathan Hill Photography
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Date: 2008-07-23 22:47
If you are currently shooting Canon stay with it, changing brands means changing glass and that can get expensive for someone new with limited funds.

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