What is the cheapest way to get a digital SLR camera?

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Ja

And don't say steal it!
I am a student photographer, and I used a standard canon digital camera, but I wan't something with more optical zoom that can be digital. I already have a canon film slr that my mom used to have, and frankly it is quite old and a hassle to carry around. I decided it might be best if I went ahead and invested in an slr, but i know those are extremely pricey! So, do you know where the best deals are for slr cameras, both on and offline?

Or, if not, do you know what the best slr STYLED digital cameras are that are out there?

Thank you so much!

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Depending on how serious you are into photography and what type of photography you are doing. I would personally recommend a second hand or refurbished digital SLR for starters. I bought mine second hand and paid only 1/4th of the original price.I own Canon EOS 10D,you can see some of my photography on my website.

Then for the lens, the only problem with second hand is to be very very careful. You'll need to check and make sure that the glass has no marks and there is no dust inside, otherwise buy a new lens. Oh as you said you have a canon film slr, if it has autofocus lenses, you can use them with the digital slr so buy a body only and use existing lenses.

Also note that, because the digital slr doesn't have sensor same size as 35mm, so whichever lens you use, you have to multiply it by 1.6 so for example 17mm lens will be converted to approx 27mm on digital slr.

Hope this helps.

P.S. : To start a photography as a student, none of the compact digital or bridge cameras will help, u'll need digital slr (depending on how serious you are as i said). Otherwise yes there are some digital bridge cameras which provides you with almost all features of an SLR but too slow and quality is not same. A canon bridge camera for example is Canon PowerShot G series or Canon PowerShot S2IS.

Where can I find a good deal on a Nikon Digital SLR Camera?

astrogemn

I just finished a photography class and just loved it! I want my own camera now, and want either a Nikon D40 or D60 Digital SLR Camera. Is there much difference between them? and where can I find a really good deal on one?

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You can subscribe to the camera feed on http://www.thriftfeeds.com and it will let you know about great deals for SLR cameras going on around the web.

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Which is the best digital SLR camera and lens combination available within 500$?

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aparna p

I have used point and shoot cameras for 2 years and would love to graduate to digital SLR cameras.
I would prefer a camera which is not too new in the market.

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I happen to like the E series digital SLR's from Olympus. At ten megapixel's, the camera's lens is astoundingly sharp and the whole enchilada will cost you well within your budget. Check some of the sites like B&H Photo. Be wary of kits that offer you a bunch of stuff you don't need. There's also a package deal with two zooms for the E-510. Great feeling camera in the hand as well.

How much is a basic SLR camera?

gabinator

I'm interested in wildlife and like photographing animals mostly. Is it worth getting an SLR camera? I've heard the lenses and stuff are expensive. Maybe I should just get basic good quality digital camera?

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You can find an entry level DSLR for about $450 new and as little as $300 used. You can get a film SLR for about $200 new and as little as $50 used. For used cameras check your local classifieds, you can find some great deals. For new cameras, check around local camera shops and internet shops. When the Olympus E-520 came out, I was able to pick up a new E-510 for $450 new with lens. A good point and shoot will cost $100 - $200. You can get some acceptable ones for a bit less.

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