Closest thing to a dslr camera under 200?

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I really want to get into photography! I'm young so my parents don't think i'm responsible enough for a 800 dollar camrea. Whats a good camera with almost as good quality as a dslr camera under 200?

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The closest (or in my mind even better) than a dslr, is a film slr.
Because in my mind, a film slr focuses the better photographer, rather than the fancy equipment (most of which i never ever use.

www.kenrockwell.com
is a nice place to start learning about real photographer.

camera suggestion includes any film slr you can find (as long as it is in good working order). There are lots of places to find used film slrs.
a quick search on B&H used camera site features a number of excellent cameras you can choose from.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&ipp=100&ci=3017&N=4294247087+4293918168&srtclk=sort

I might suggest canon (or a nikon equivanent but i'm not as familar with the slr nikon range)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800819106-USE/Canon_C128205211_EOS_A2E_35mm_SLR.html
So you can use modern lenses too. Which will also be compatable with a modern digital slr (or dslr). And you spend less than 80 dollars; leaving you plenty of money to slowly budget for film and processing.

Film can be easily scanned in store (for an extra dollar typically) so you can get suitable digital files too. If you wish to get negatives scanned at a speciality processor, you can get scans that are the equivalent of 60 megapixles or more.

Whats the best RLS camera under 800 dollars on the market today?

surfthelig

I recently found out RLS cameras are professional camers and I've been looking for a good one ever since.By the way what exactly are RLS cameras.Thanks

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I think you mean SLR cameras. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. What it means is that when you look through the viewfinder, you're seeing the image as it will be when taken. There's a mirror in there that flips up when you take the picture. Digital SLRs can take superior pictures to regular point and shoot cameras. The main ones in the price range that you reference are the Canon Eos Digital Rebel XTi, the Nikon D40x or Nikon D80, the Sony DSLR-a100 or a700, or Olympus E-510. www.DPreview.com is an excellent resource for learning about these kind of cameras.

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Filming/Photography? Dslr Cameras with hd video under $800?

wowza

Im a 17 year old who's has made videos for at least 8 years with what i could. I know your probably thinking that they dumb but they actually had some meaning. I have always wanted to be involved in filming sense i got my first camera and its all i think about. I have recently become more serious with spending 2000 bucks on equipment like computer(mac), monitors, speakers, tv, and software. This is something i love coin no matter if it brings fame.
Anyways I'm looking for a well put dslr camera thats good for filming. Why a dslr? well because i appreciate their look and price for quality. I like to keep it under 800 and mic capable.
As of right now I'm working a feature length which i think would be a great challenge for one like me.

thank you!

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I'm trying to figure, at your age, how you're going to pay for the very expensive (many thousands of dollars) "filming" gear - be it 16mm or 35mm. Or perhaps you haven't done any real research on the differences between real film and video - have you? It's obvious you don't know your terms because digital cameras don't use film - they shoot video. So if you want to continue making it obvious that you don't have a clue about what you're talking about, keep using that incorrect term "filming" to describe shooting video.

Now to answer your question as I read it - again taking you mean video when you write "filming", then any Canon Rebel from the t1i - t3i works just fine. I have a t1i and I have excellent luck shooting both video and stills.

But I suspect, since you don't know a simple thing like your terms you don't have a clue how to operate a dslr. So if you're going to spend that kind of money, up to about $950, perhaps a short course would be in order to learn the relationship between shutter speed, aperture, ISO and light.

What would be the best DSLR camera for under $800 for taking senior pictures?

Missy

I am looking for a camera suited for portraits. Some will be in a studio setting and some will be outside. I plan on purchasing a flash, several lenses, and a tripod. I have had a lot of practice with my Sony Finepix S1500 which I use in manual mode, so i feel that i am ready for an upgrade. The pictures i will be taking will be for under privileged high school students that otherwise wouldn't be able to have their photos taken. So although i'm sure they would be pleased with any photo, i would like to be able to present them with the best quality possible.

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Any entry level DSLR will do fine ... at 800$ you are looking at Canon Xsi, maybe a T1. In Nikon you are looking at a D3100.

For seniors portraits, you will also want some off camera lighting and a shoe mount flash ... so another 300$ to 1200$ in gear.

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Filming/Photography? Dslr Cameras with hd video under $800?

wowza

Im a 17 year old who's has made videos for at least 8 years with what i could. I know your probably thinking that they dumb but they actually had some meaning. I have always wanted to be involved in filming sense i got my first camera and its all i think about. I have recently become more serious with spending 2000 bucks on equipment like computer(mac), monitors, speakers, tv, and software. This is something i love coin no matter if it brings fame.
Anyways I'm looking for a well put dslr camera thats good for filming. Why a dslr? well because i appreciate their look and price for quality. I like to keep it under 800 and mic capable.
As of right now I'm working a feature length which i think would be a great challenge for one like me.

thank you!

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I'm trying to figure, at your age, how you're going to pay for the very expensive (many thousands of dollars) "filming" gear - be it 16mm or 35mm. Or perhaps you haven't done any real research on the differences between real film and video - have you? It's obvious you don't know your terms because digital cameras don't use film - they shoot video. So if you want to continue making it obvious that you don't have a clue about what you're talking about, keep using that incorrect term "filming" to describe shooting video.

Now to answer your question as I read it - again taking you mean video when you write "filming", then any Canon Rebel from the t1i - t3i works just fine. I have a t1i and I have excellent luck shooting both video and stills.

But I suspect, since you don't know a simple thing like your terms you don't have a clue how to operate a dslr. So if you're going to spend that kind of money, up to about $950, perhaps a short course would be in order to learn the relationship between shutter speed, aperture, ISO and light.

What would be the best DSLR camera for under $800 for taking senior pictures?

Missy

I am looking for a camera suited for portraits. Some will be in a studio setting and some will be outside. I plan on purchasing a flash, several lenses, and a tripod. I have had a lot of practice with my Sony Finepix S1500 which I use in manual mode, so i feel that i am ready for an upgrade. The pictures i will be taking will be for under privileged high school students that otherwise wouldn't be able to have their photos taken. So although i'm sure they would be pleased with any photo, i would like to be able to present them with the best quality possible.

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Any entry level DSLR will do fine ... at 800$ you are looking at Canon Xsi, maybe a T1. In Nikon you are looking at a D3100.

For seniors portraits, you will also want some off camera lighting and a shoe mount flash ... so another 300$ to 1200$ in gear.

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what is the best DSLR camera under $800??

Hanna K

i've looked at the nikon d40x, olympus evolt e410 and canon rebel xti. which is the best?

and what's the difference between the nikon d40x and d60?

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The Nikon and Canon camera's have the most lenses (new or used) available for adding to your system

Right now Nikon's D40 and D40x ... most bang for the buck as it were.

If you belong to Costco, you can get even a better deal.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11243346&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US&s=1

If not you can use either B&H Photo or Adorama .. both good Internet camea providers

what is the best dslr camera under $ 800.00?

nuwanusa

I am hoping to purchase a dslr camera. What is the best model and the make?

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I wound recommend a Pentax K-X. It has the best bank for your buck. You can find them on sale for under $600.
http://digitalcamerareviews.theproductjudge.com/41/pentax-k-x-dslr-review/

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What dslr camera should I buy?

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Q. I took a photography class this summer, unfortunately I was only able to use a point and shoot with good manual settings. looking at buying a dslr camera, and need a little help picking which one would be good for me. I know I want to shoot portraits with a short telephoto lens and I also like abstract photography, so I'd like macro lens. I really really like Canon, and would prefer to stay with that brand, and also stay under 800 dollars. Thanks!

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Get Canon Digital Rebel XSI 12MP Digital SLR Camera. Great camera, amazing battery life, the perfect price! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012YB17Y?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-marina-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0012YB17Y

What dslr camera should I buy?

Q. I took a photography class this summer, unfortunately I was only able to use a point and shoot with good manual settings. looking at buying a dslr camera, and need a little help picking which one would be good for me. I know I want to shoot portraits with a short telephoto lens and I also like abstract photography, so I'd like macro lens. I really really like Canon, and would prefer to stay with that brand, and also stay under 800 dollars. Thanks!

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I would recommend you Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
# Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
# 3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001XURPQS

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What dslr camera should I buy?

best dslr camera under 800 image

Q. I took a photography class this summer, unfortunately I was only able to use a point and shoot with good manual settings. looking at buying a dslr camera, and need a little help picking which one would be good for me. I know I want to shoot portraits with a short telephoto lens and I also like abstract photography, so I'd like macro lens. I really really like Canon, and would prefer to stay with that brand, and also stay under 800 dollars. Thanks!

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I would recommend you Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera
# Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
# 3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001XURPQS?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001XURPQS

Where can I buy a really good Digital DSRL camera for under 800?

Allie

I'm looking for a really really good camera because I want to get into photography and plus my mom's digital sucks, lol. Do you know where I could get one for under 800?

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Do you know what a DSLR is? Of you do, then you should know that walmart and target sell several models for that price.

Btw, the D in DSLR stands for digital.

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I am looking to buy a nice video camera for filming short videos for college portfolios. Any suggestions?

best dslr camera under 800 image

hailey

I would like HD and under $800. I would like video to come first and pictures to come second if that helps. I also already own a nikon lens so if theres a good nikon video camera around that would work great with the interchangeable lenses! Thanks!

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If video is important, then a camcorder is preferred. It is designed to capture video. And audio. capturing still images is a secondary "convenience feature".

If stills are important, than use a still image capture device. Like a dSLR. Capturing video (and audio) is a secondary "convenience feature". For example, if you read the documentation available for download from the dSLR manufacturer's web sites, you will find they will overheat when capturing video "for prolonged periods" (about 15 minutes maximum) and stop video capture until it cools down (takes a long time)... or... check their built-in (mono) mic and no (or extremely limited) manual audio control. This means no stereo without an external stereo mic and adding something like a XLR adapter (~$350) to plug into the stereo audio input + use the audio gain controls... or... use an external audio recording device like a Zoom H2, H2n, H4n and take the extra steps to import and sync the audio when editing.

There are no camcorders under about $1,500 that have an interchangeable lens system (Sony NEX VG series).

I am not saying dSLRs can't capture good video - they can - but they cannot be treated like a camcorder and they cannot replace a camcorder. For example, if you take a bunch of short duration videos because the project is scripted and you are using a shot list, then you should be OK. The time between the short sequences *might* be enough time for the dSLR to cool down. There are workarounds for lots of things that you normally don't need to worry about when using a camcorder... If you can plan properly, the Nikon D3200 might work - but we don't know which lens you have and that has a huge impact on what is possible.

Be sure to include lighting (flash and video) requirements, steadying devices (tripod - especially for video), power supplies... and lots of other "accessories" needed for successful video capture.

For $800 you are in the mid range of consumer camcorders. Something in the Canon HF M and HF R series should fit quite well. We assume your computer and video editor can deal with the AVCHD compressed video for editing...

What's the best camera for taking pictures for like tumblr, blogs, and internet marketing?

Caleb

I like the colored Pentax K-r 12.4MP DSLR Camera's, but i don't know if they're good or not? I've heard Canons are the best though, I'm looking to spend no more than $700 maybe $800. I like a lot of COLOR, so i like cameras that catch every color, clearly!

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"tumblr, blogs, and internet marketing" call for only very simple cameras, however you will need some knowledge to make the most of it.
I assume internet marketing means product photography for selling goods on sites such as ebay, right?

For much less than your budget you could get a very nice bridge camera, which would you do perfectly for your needs.

Just make sure to study your user guide (manual) very thoroughly, plus pick up some books or tutorials about general photography - that will get you started.

Here are some tips about the product photography:


To take good product photos, you don't need a special camera, you just need to pay attention to your details.

Here is how to do it the cheap way:
- Build yourself a light tent, it can be as basic as a card board box http://www.digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent
- Use desk lamps with bright full spectrum (a.k.a. daylight) bulbs
- Use white background paper and change it often to keep it spotless
- put your camera on a tripod
- set up custom white balance (read your manual on how to do that) for perfect colour
- if your product is tiny, be sure to use the (super) macro setting on your camera
- overexpose the photo to keep the whites white, instead of grey (because due all the bright light, your camera will want to under expose the shot). Either go fully manual, or use exposure compensation (read the manual if you don't know how to do this).
- In Photoshop (or other editing program), put on the finishing touches - but you shouldn't need too much since you are starting out with a very good photo.

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