I need a Camera for College. Suggestions?

FairDoos · 02-09-2009, 06:51 AM

Ok i am taking Photography in college and i need to buy a Camera (obv) I would like it to have a pretty high MP and Zoom but at the same time be quite cheap and my college says it would be nice if it could have a 30mm Lens on the Camera so yer that would help a bit..

Thanks if you can help me out!

tlarkin · 02-09-2009, 07:09 AM

a good starter reflex lens camera is the Canon Rebel. You can buy a ton of different lenses for it as well. I know many photographers that started off with that Camera. You can expect to pay about $1,000 for the camera plus one lens. Then you can buy additional lenses later on.

I think it is probably the best camera for the price when starting out doing photography.

FairDoos · 02-09-2009, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlarkin

a good starter reflex lens camera is the Canon Rebel. You can buy a ton of different lenses for it as well. I know many photographers that started off with that Camera. You can expect to pay about $1,000 for the camera plus one lens. Then you can buy additional lenses later on.

I think it is probably the best camera for the price when starting out doing photography.

Thanks for the recomendation ill check it out

EDIT: Is this the one your on about? > Canon Rebel

tlarkin · 02-09-2009, 07:25 AM

That is an older model, the 10 mega pixel ones are a bit older. The current models typically go for 600 to 700 then about 250 to 300 for a lens.

http://www.google.com/products?clien...num=4&ct=title

You can buy all kinds of lenses for them too. One of my friends bought one of those fish eye lenses for theirs. There is even a lens that shoots in 3D and all kinds of crazy stuff.

I was referring to the higher end models the XTI or whatever

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=111

FairDoos · 02-09-2009, 07:31 AM

Wow i would like to go for them but there to much out of my price range

I was more looking for something £0 - £250 because i cant afford that much im affraid

**vroom_skies** · 02-09-2009, 07:48 AM

It looks like that is about $350 US?

Everyone here knows I'm not a fan of the rebel series, or low end line from most manufactures at that. For the most part, your much better off getting last years model used.
FYI- Don't worry about the mega pixel count, it doesn't matter in the least (unless you plan on doing large prints, but even then the MP count is just one part of it).

You best bet is to surf some photography forums "buy & sell" section for good used deals. Also, you can find some steals on Craig's list (or w/e is like CL over yonder). If you can up your budget to $500 or so, that would open a lot of options.

I find it funny how you teacher wants a 30mm lens, are you sure he didn't say 50mm?

Bob

FairDoos · 02-09-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroom_skies

It looks like that is about $350 US?

Everyone here knows I'm not a fan of the rebel series, or low end line from most manufactures at that. For the most part, your much better off getting last years model used.
FYI- Don't worry about the mega pixel count, it doesn't matter in the least (unless you plan on doing large prints, but even then the MP count is just one part of it).

You best bet is to surf some photography forums "buy & sell" section for good used deals. Also, you can find some steals on Craig's list (or w/e is like CL over yonder). If you can up your budget to $500 or so, that would open a lot of options.

I find it funny how you teacher wants a 30mm lens, are you sure he didn't say 50mm?

Bob

Thanks will do and i miss read it anyway its a 35MM that is recomended here is the link anyways > My College - Photography

dug987654 · 02-09-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairDoos

Wow i would like to go for them but there to much out of my price range

I was more looking for something £0 - £250 because i cant afford that much im affraid

eBay is your friend, especially for SLR. Very few people want film cameras now. I picked up a Canon EOS with a 18-80 lens for £70 a couple of years ago and it takes fantastic pictures. I'm sure at college you are not expected to have a DSLR? Think that would be out of reach for a lot of people?

Maybe if you budget £100 for a second hand SLR and then you can have £175 to pick up a decent point and shoot style digital camera - which will be more practical for everyday use than a big DSLR.

Hope that helps, Doug.

FairDoos · 02-09-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dug987654

eBay is your friend, especially for SLR. Very few people want film cameras now. I picked up a Canon EOS with a 18-80 lens for £70 a couple of years ago and it takes fantastic pictures. I'm sure at college you are not expected to have a DSLR? Think that would be out of reach for a lot of people?

Maybe if you budget £100 for a second hand SLR and then you can have £175 to pick up a decent point and shoot style digital camera - which will be more practical for everyday use than a big DSLR.

Hope that helps, Doug.

Yer thanks Doug i never thought of having a lok on Ebay i might just give it a try my college also said it can be wither a digital or film but id rather go for digital i like to see my pictures first before i print.

**vroom_skies** · 02-09-2009, 04:58 PM

We'll I glanced over the link. Your open to use film (35mm) or digital.
If you go the film route you can afford a nice system. Were you partial to either?
Obviously film doesn't have the instant satisfaction of digital and it will be harder to learn on, but you can get one on the cheap side lol.

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tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 9,765	a good starter reflex lens camera is the Canon Rebel. You can buy a ton of different lenses for it as well. I know many photographers that started off with that Camera. You can expect to pay about $1,000 for the camera plus one lens. Then you can buy additional lenses later on. I think it is probably the best camera for the price when starting out doing photography. __________________ Typical Signature: <Computer Specs> -numbers I read off a box -parts I assembled in a case all by myself -benchmark score "Will the man with telekenesis please raise my hand?" - Vonnegut chown -R us /.base Get a grep!

02-09-2009, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
tlarkin VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 9,765	That is an older model, the 10 mega pixel ones are a bit older. The current models typically go for 600 to 700 then about 250 to 300 for a lens. http://www.google.com/products?clien...num=4&ct=title You can buy all kinds of lenses for them too. One of my friends bought one of those fish eye lenses for theirs. There is even a lens that shoots in 3D and all kinds of crazy stuff. I was referring to the higher end models the XTI or whatever http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=111 __________________ Typical Signature: <Computer Specs> -numbers I read off a box -parts I assembled in a case all by myself -benchmark score "Will the man with telekenesis please raise my hand?" - Vonnegut chown -R us /.base Get a grep!

02-09-2009, 07:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
FairDoos Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manchester, UK Age: 16 Posts: 1,241	Wow i would like to go for them but there to much out of my price range I was more looking for something £0 - £250 because i cant afford that much im affraid __________________ CPU:AMD Phenom II 955 BE X4 @ 3.4GHz GPU: ASUS ATi 4890 HDD: 1TB Seagate Barracuda RAM: 4GB (2 X 2GB) Dominator GT RAM CPU Cooler: Tuniq Tower 120 Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair Formula III Want MW2 Dedicated Servers SIGN HERE!

02-09-2009, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,778	It looks like that is about $350 US? Everyone here knows I'm not a fan of the rebel series, or low end line from most manufactures at that. For the most part, your much better off getting last years model used. FYI- Don't worry about the mega pixel count, it doesn't matter in the least (unless you plan on doing large prints, but even then the MP count is just one part of it). You best bet is to surf some photography forums "buy & sell" section for good used deals. Also, you can find some steals on Craig's list (or w/e is like CL over yonder). If you can up your budget to $500 or so, that would open a lot of options. I find it funny how you teacher wants a 30mm lens, are you sure he didn't say 50mm? 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. Last edited by vroom_skies; 02-09-2009 at 07:50 AM.

02-09-2009, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,778	We'll I glanced over the link. Your open to use film (35mm) or digital. If you go the film route you can afford a nice system. Were you partial to either? Obviously film doesn't have the instant satisfaction of digital and it will be harder to learn on, but you can get one on the cheap side lol. __________________ 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.

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