Suggestions for affordable DSLR camera?

Ringo star

I'm looking for a good quality DSLR camera, but I'm not sure where to start. Does anyone have a suggestion on a good one? Preferably the most inexpensive one possible. I'd also prefer for the megapixels to be 11 or above. Any help will be much appreciated.

Thanks! :)

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There are some good used dSLR cameras that have 10 mp sensors that my fit within your budget

I don't know where you came up with an 11 mp sensor, but 10 is plenty.

Look at this shot taken with a 6 mp sensor

http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/ab182/fotomanaz/Answers%20album/?action=view&current=iArchPB.jpg

And here is a link that talks about pixels

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm

If you want a new camera, you need to budget about $700 for a Nikon D3200 or Canon T3i/600D

Used dSLR' can cost as little as $300, but you will have to personally look at them and look for possible damage and make sure it works properly (using your own SD card)

DSLR Camera Comparison Nikon or Canon?

canyonhike

Looking to purchase good beginner DLSR camera, no previous lenses, starting from scratch and would be happy with just 2 decent lenses, not looking to go pro, just family photos, travel photos, kids' events, etc.
Comparing Nikon D60 package that comes with 2 lenses from BestBuy vs, Nikon D80, or Canon XSi. Any suggestions?

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Digital camera for beginner I think Nikon D60 and D40 the best now

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera

The lightest, most compact Nikon digital SLR ever, featuring intuitive controls and an ergonomically designed operation that even first-time SLR users can enjoy. Advanced 3-area AF system Automatic control over ISO-equivalent sensitivity from ISO 200 to 1600 with manual override Eight automated Digital Vari-Programs [Auto, Auto (Flash Off), Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close Up, and Night Portrait] optimize white balance, sharpening, tone, color, saturation and hue to match the scene Near-instant 0.18-second power-up Versatile shutter speed control with a range from 30 to 1/4000 s, plus bulb Creative in-camera effects and editing functions consolidated under the new Retouch menu, including D-Lighting, Red-eye correction, Trim, Monochrome settings (Black-and-white, Sepia, Cyanotype), Filter Effects (Skylight, Warm filter, Color balance), Small Picture and Image Overlay Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor Information displays can be shown in Classic, Graphic or Wallpaper format Assist Images help select the appropriate settings for many camera features by showing an example image typical of that setting Large, bright viewfinder with 0.8x magnification Fast image data transfer and recording to SD memory cards of up to 4GB capacity Exposure Metering System - TTL full-aperture exposure metering system Electronic-Flash - Auto, Portrait, Child, Close Up, Night Portrait modes Uses Nikon AF-S Lenses Unit Dimensions (W x D x H) - Approximately 5.0 x 2.5 x 3.7 inches; Weight - Approximately 1lb. 1oz. without battery, memory card or body cap Nikon USA 1-Year Warranty

# 6.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
# Kit includes 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
# 2.5-inch LCD with three display options; built-in flash and hot shoe
# Fast startup with instant shutter response; shoot at up to 2.5 frames per second
# Powered by one rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL9 (included); stores images on SD memory cards
Read more for nikon http://astore.amazon.com/canon-bestseller-20/detail/B000KJQ1DG

Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera

For photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. The EOS Rebel XSi brings staggering technological innovation to the masses. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, and a 12.2-megapixel CMOS Sensor with Optical Image Stabilizer. The EOS Rebel XSi's refined, ergonomic design includes a 3.0" LCD monitor, compatibility with SD and SDHC Memory cards and accessories that enhance every aspect of the photographic experience. Image Format - 22.2mm x 14.8mm 3 - 2 Horizontal - Vertical Aspect Ratio Color Filter System - RGB primary color filter Low-pass Filter - Located in front of the image sensor, non-removable Recording Format - Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 Image Format - JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG White Balance Settings - Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, and Custom Focusing Modes - One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF) Metering Range - EV 1-20 (with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100) Exposure Compensation - Manual 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments and AEB 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments AE Lock - Automatic when focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF, and Manual by AE lock button Shutter Type - Electronically controlled and focal-plane shutter Shutter Speeds - 1/4000 seconds to 1/60 seconds, X-sync at 1/200 seconds, 1/4000 sec. to 30 seconds, bulb Self-timer - 10-seconds, 2-seconds delay or 10-seconds delay plus continuous shooting Brightness Control - 7 levels provided Body Dimensions - 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 (128.8x97.5x61.9mm) Weight - 16.8 ounces (475 grams) body only Lens Dimension - 2.7 x 2.6 (69x66.2mm) Weight - 6 ounces (190 grams)

# 12.2-megapixel CMOS sensor captures enough detail for poster-size, photo-quality prints
# Large 3.0-inch LCD display; includes Canon's EF-S 18-55mm, f3.5-5.6 IS zoom lens
# DIGIC III image processor provides fast, accurate image processing; improved Autofocus and framing rate
# EOS Integrated Cleaning system, plus Dust Delete Data Detection in included software
# Stores images on SD/SDHC memory cards

http://astore.amazon.com/canon-bestseller-20/detail/B0012YA85A

Read more for other item for canon digital camera and try to read reveiw for more information from amazon ,ebay ,cnet or other.They will give you more information.

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What kind of DSLR camera is suitable for a beginner photographer?

dslr camera 6 megapixels image

Eric

Should I go for a new camera or a used one?

Also, what can't a beginner's DSLR camera do? (Eg compared to a camera for an experience pro photographer)?

Thanks!

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DSLR's on the market offer about the same fetures across the board. the difference between a $400 canon 1000d, anon 500D and let's say a 7d is very fine tuned.

The 1000d is the beginner camera from canon. it will allow you to swap out the lenses, utilize manual aperture value, time value, and program modes. also it has a limited selection of automatice modes.

Other more important features such as shutter control, color schemes, and iso options are more limited on this camera.

And example of the iso ratings. the canon 1000d goes up to 1600 I belive, and from what I've seen ISO800 and 1600 on this camera are really unusable. the 500D has the ability to go up to 12,800 and is mostly usable to 6,400 due to it's integraded iso reduction ability, something the lower end models don't have. what does this mean to you? well night shots or low light indoor photography will be more detailed, shprer and have less noise than the cheaper model.

Another thing to look at is the megapixel resolution. The 1000d and most other nikon beginner models, have about 10MP for their picture quality. while the 500d has a 15.1mp sensor. and the 7d has an 18mp counter. this shouldn't come as a suprise, the more you pay, the better your picture quality becomes.

The included kit lens for the 1000d opposed to the 500d as opposed to the 7d are all representitive of the build quality of the camera. the 1000d and 500d both have a basic 18-55mm lens, but the 500d's lens has a better feal to it than the 1000d. the zoom ring is slightly smoother and the auto focus is considerably faster.

The 7d has a very nice 28-135mm zoom lens. it has some features found on more expensive lenses, like a non moving lens focusing ring, and zoom ring. the zoom is even more fine tuned than the other kit lenses and more of the lense is made of metal as opposed to the plastic found on the other kit lenses.

Now comes the issue of video. both the 500d and 7d have hd video recording. the 7d records 1080p at 30fps while the 500d does it in 20fps. the 1000d does not have any video recording at all.

And finally there's build construction. you would expect a $400 camera not to be as well built as an $800 or $1600 camera and you'd be right. the 1000d is cheap and plasticy. the 500d is about the same weight but has a little more solid feal. the 7d is considerably heavier and is ruberized nearly all around it. plus more expensive cameras like the 7d are weather sealed meaning mositure will not permiate the camera if it's raining. you don't find that on the cheaper models.

There are many many more differences between all the dslr types, but it all comes down to how much you are willing to pay for your camera. I would suggest not buying a cheap intro dslr from either canon or nikon, instead look at the more expensive cameras like the 500d or 50d from canon or the d5000 from nikon, whichever one can meat your price point, that would be the one that can work for you now, and the one you can grow with later.

Hope this helps

What is an overall good camera for the price?

wonny

I am looking for a camera for under 200 dollars. I would like at least 6 megapixels, good zoom, and a quality camera. I am looking at the Exilim camera by Casio. Is that a good camera? If not what would you suggest?

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Sorry, VM, but everyone seems to be asking the same question tonight. PLEASE GIVE VM A "BEST ANSWER" SELECTION, as he was here first - about 6 times already tonight!

I own a few Nikon DSLR's and I'd buy the Canon Powershot A630 or A640 for myself. These cameras have the larger sensor (1/1.8" or 5.2 mm x 7.2 mm) that is nearly double the sensor size you find in many point and shoot cameras and this translates into better image quality. They allow fully automatic use or total user control and offer several stages in between. The only significant difference between these cameras is that the A630 is 8 MP and the A640 is 10 MP.

If you're going to spend up to $200, look at a Canon Powershot A630. My brother has had his A630 for over a year and it's a very nice camera. You can get it at B&H Photo (available through Yahoo! Shopping) for $184.

Buy a 1 or 2 GB Sandisk Ultra II or Extreme III card. You will NEED the increased capacity and write speed to fully realize the benefits of your camera. The Ultra II would be excellent, but if you are really into video, you might prefer the faster Extreme III. These cards cost from about $25-45 at B&H and several other outlets.

A630: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/a630.html
Also: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_a630.asp (Read owner opinions)

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