In the market for a DSLR

Ramomar · 12-11-2008, 10:26 PM

I don't have any poersonal experience with DSLR's but the Sony Alpha A200 looks pretty sweet! Comes with a 18-70 and a 75-300 for $550

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665315454

Jet · 12-18-2008, 04:32 AM

Silly--I wish Cashback would come back...

Ramomar · 12-18-2008, 04:42 AM

Whadaya mean?

[-0MEGA-] · 12-18-2008, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ramodkk

Whadaya mean?

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Ramomar · 12-18-2008, 04:56 AM

Oh, right. I guess I didn't see that. So it's not just $550?

wiwazevedo · 12-18-2008, 06:43 AM

hmm
I'd go for a
nikon d60 or d80

or

canon eos rebel
canon eos rebel xti

good cameras

scooter · 12-18-2008, 06:53 AM

Nothing against Olympus...I own an older point and shoot which is rock solid...but..

As far as pro SLR goes...Canon is what I highly recommend..

You can get an XS, XTI, or XT for around the budget you specified.

logies · 12-18-2008, 11:00 AM

Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 had very good Viewfinder, image quality, LCD, Intelligent Preview, remote control, effective stabilisation.But it has Handling issues, noise across sensitivity range, DT lens support.

Jet · 12-27-2008, 04:39 AM

I'm now seriously considering buying a Canon XS body (I've found it for $350, give or take a bit), and then getting the Sigma 18-200mm OS lens. I've looked for a lot of things, and I think I'm finally settled. I'd take a D40, but the XS is only a bit more. The next step for me above an XS would be a Nikon D80 or Canon 30D, but both of those are considerably more.

As far as lenses go, I'm figuring I'll just spend my money up front--I've heard that lenses are a worthy investment, as they depreciate much slower than bodies do. I looked at the Canon 18-200mm IS, but it is a considerable amount (ie, $450ish) more than the Sigma (~$300), while it supposedly isn't too much better.

So, either tell of your objections or forever hold your peace, jk

Nightrain · 12-27-2008, 05:11 AM

I've got a Canon EOS XS in transit as we speak. I'm new to the DSLR side of things so I wanted to master the kit lens first, and get a better lens as I progressed.

Newegg had the kit for $450 new, and the EF 75-300mm lens (while not super great, is enough for me to learn on for a while) was 45$ more or something with the combo.

I figure by my birthday in May, I should be experienced enough to take advantage of a better/more expensive lens. Good to know the Sigma lens is decent, have to put that on my list of lenses that are reasonably expensive to look at.

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12-18-2008, 04:56 AM	#25 (permalink)
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12-18-2008, 06:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
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12-18-2008, 06:53 AM	#27 (permalink)
scooter banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guelph Ontario, CANADA Age: 28 Posts: 2,333	Nothing against Olympus...I own an older point and shoot which is rock solid...but.. As far as pro SLR goes...Canon is what I highly recommend.. You can get an XS, XTI, or XT for around the budget you specified.

12-18-2008, 11:00 AM	#28 (permalink)
logies Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 30	Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 had very good Viewfinder, image quality, LCD, Intelligent Preview, remote control, effective stabilisation.But it has Handling issues, noise across sensitivity range, DT lens support.

12-27-2008, 04:39 AM	#29 (permalink)
Jet VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,500	I'm now seriously considering buying a Canon XS body (I've found it for $350, give or take a bit), and then getting the Sigma 18-200mm OS lens. I've looked for a lot of things, and I think I'm finally settled. I'd take a D40, but the XS is only a bit more. The next step for me above an XS would be a Nikon D80 or Canon 30D, but both of those are considerably more. As far as lenses go, I'm figuring I'll just spend my money up front--I've heard that lenses are a worthy investment, as they depreciate much slower than bodies do. I looked at the Canon 18-200mm IS, but it is a considerable amount (ie, $450ish) more than the Sigma (~$300), while it supposedly isn't too much better. So, either tell of your objections or forever hold your peace, jk __________________ http://www.joshualongeneckerphotography.com

12-27-2008, 05:11 AM	#30 (permalink)
Nightrain Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: In my PC...it's warm in here Age: 22 Posts: 335	I've got a Canon EOS XS in transit as we speak. I'm new to the DSLR side of things so I wanted to master the kit lens first, and get a better lens as I progressed. Newegg had the kit for $450 new, and the EF 75-300mm lens (while not super great, is enough for me to learn on for a while) was 45$ more or something with the combo. I figure by my birthday in May, I should be experienced enough to take advantage of a better/more expensive lens. Good to know the Sigma lens is decent, have to put that on my list of lenses that are reasonably expensive to look at. __________________ Q6600 \| E6300 Gigabyte P35-DS3R \| Asus P5NSLI 4Gb DDR2 800 \| 2Gb DDR2 667 EVGA GTX280 SC \| EVGA 8800GTS 320Mb SC Corsair TX750W \| BFG 650W

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