Dslr suggestions

Sir Travis D · 07-14-2008, 04:12 AM

Hi, I need a suggestion for a dslr camera with a lens included for about $600 or less. It needs to be black, and the more megapixels, the better. I want to be able to get good pictures by zoom, and landscapes. It needs to have a rechargeable battery, and it needs to use Sd memory cards, Mmc or memory stick. Thanks

Also, please suggest a tripod and carrying case if possible. The camera itself has to be around $600, the accessories can be more.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-14-2008, 04:18 AM

If you can afford $640, then the Canon Rebel XTi would be a great choice, however it takes CF cards. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830120070

The Nikon D60 is a great camera from what I've read/heard, which uses an SD card and costs $630. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830113088

Or if you want something for under, there's the Olympus E-510 for around $585 I believe.

Sir Travis D · 07-14-2008, 04:22 AM

Ok, thanks. My laptop only has a 4/1 media card reader, and our printer doesn't read cf either. The nikon d60 is good, looking into the combination pack.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-14-2008, 04:25 AM

The cameras come with a standard USB cable, or you can buy a CF card reader for under $20. The D60 is a great camera (again, from what I've heard). I had the XTi before so I have some experience with that particular camera.

It would be best to Google "Nikon D60 Review" and read several articles/reviews.

Sir Travis D · 07-14-2008, 04:54 AM

Well the XTi does look better.

[-0MEGA-] · 07-14-2008, 05:20 AM

The XTi's price dropped about $100 since the release of the Rebel XSi, so it's a pretty good deal now.

**vroom_skies** · 07-14-2008, 05:23 AM

Why does every body seem to want a DSLR now?

Answer this question before you go any farther:
- Why do I need/ want a DSLR over an advanced point and shoot?

Lately it seems that people buy DSLR's and just use them as glorified P&S's, shooting in green mode (full auto).

Bob

[-0MEGA-] · 07-14-2008, 05:35 AM

^ Very true. The Canon S5 IS for $350 is a great SLR-Like P&S camera. I had the S3 IS and it took excellent photos.

**vroom_skies** · 07-14-2008, 05:48 AM

Yup,
My first camera was a S3-IS and some of my favorite shots were taken with it.
When I found out it wasn't able to suit all my needs I upgraded to the K10D.

Bob

Sir Travis D · 07-16-2008, 12:01 AM

Ok, our local staples had the cannon reble xti, but it was $60 more than online. After looking at it, it was amazing. However, the lens was really bad. It was an 18-55mm zoom lense, and I tried to take a picture of a box across the store, it looked liked a cropped version of what I was seeing, or almost what I saw with my eyes. Almost no zoom. So could someone suggest a compatible lens the is good at zooming?

edit: Also, newegg only has silver body only versions. Does anyone know if I can get a black body only xti?
edit: Also, newegg only shows one lens, which costs $550. Are there any cheaper lenses that are good like in the $300 range?

Ok, I am also open to suggestions on $1000-1400 dslr cameras with good lenses.

07-14-2008, 04:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sir Travis D banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 15 Posts: 1,612	Dslr suggestions Hi, I need a suggestion for a dslr camera with a lens included for about $600 or less. It needs to be black, and the more megapixels, the better. I want to be able to get good pictures by zoom, and landscapes. It needs to have a rechargeable battery, and it needs to use Sd memory cards, Mmc or memory stick. Thanks Also, please suggest a tripod and carrying case if possible. The camera itself has to be around $600, the accessories can be more.

07-14-2008, 04:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,943	If you can afford $640, then the Canon Rebel XTi would be a great choice, however it takes CF cards. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830120070 The Nikon D60 is a great camera from what I've read/heard, which uses an SD card and costs $630. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16830113088 Or if you want something for under, there's the Olympus E-510 for around $585 I believe. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

07-14-2008, 04:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,943	The cameras come with a standard USB cable, or you can buy a CF card reader for under $20. The D60 is a great camera (again, from what I've heard). I had the XTi before so I have some experience with that particular camera. It would be best to Google "Nikon D60 Review" and read several articles/reviews. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

07-14-2008, 05:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,943	The XTi's price dropped about $100 since the release of the Rebel XSi, so it's a pretty good deal now. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

07-14-2008, 05:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,793	Why does every body seem to want a DSLR now? Answer this question before you go any farther: - Why do I need/ want a DSLR over an advanced point and shoot? Lately it seems that people buy DSLR's and just use them as glorified P&S's, shooting in green mode (full auto). Bob __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways, PC Inurds, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks.

07-14-2008, 04:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sir Travis D banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 15 Posts: 1,612	Ok, thanks. My laptop only has a 4/1 media card reader, and our printer doesn't read cf either. The nikon d60 is good, looking into the combination pack.

07-14-2008, 04:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sir Travis D banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 15 Posts: 1,612	Well the XTi does look better.

07-14-2008, 05:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,943	^ Very true. The Canon S5 IS for $350 is a great SLR-Like P&S camera. I had the S3 IS and it took excellent photos. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870 X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB Raptor // 2x 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

07-14-2008, 05:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,793	Yup, My first camera was a S3-IS and some of my favorite shots were taken with it. When I found out it wasn't able to suit all my needs I upgraded to the K10D. Bob __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways, PC Inurds, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks.

07-16-2008, 12:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sir Travis D banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Age: 15 Posts: 1,612	Ok, our local staples had the cannon reble xti, but it was $60 more than online. After looking at it, it was amazing. However, the lens was really bad. It was an 18-55mm zoom lense, and I tried to take a picture of a box across the store, it looked liked a cropped version of what I was seeing, or almost what I saw with my eyes. Almost no zoom. So could someone suggest a compatible lens the is good at zooming? edit: Also, newegg only has silver body only versions. Does anyone know if I can get a black body only xti? edit: Also, newegg only shows one lens, which costs $550. Are there any cheaper lenses that are good like in the $300 range? Ok, I am also open to suggestions on $1000-1400 dslr cameras with good lenses. Last edited by Sir Travis D; 07-16-2008 at 12:13 AM.

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