SLR Camera help

[White608]

I'm going to get a camera for a Christmas gift. I don't know much about them. I've read some reviews but I'd like to get real world opinions. I have a $400-$500 budget. Any recommendations ?

 

[GodStang]

I love my Canon XSi. That whole line is great (Xi, XTi, Xs T1i, T2i, T3i). Great Beginners Cameras. The Nikons are also nice.

 

[S8ER01Z]

Not sure what they cost right now but the wife has a Rebel T1i and loves it. When she takes pictures to walgreens to get them developed they always bug us about getting a release so the quality is pretty nice as far as I know.

 

[DRTHV8R]

with a budget of 400-500$ i would not get a DSLR. You will be getting a bottom of the barrel camera.. You would be better off getting a higher end point and shoot camera.

 

[Uncle Meat]

A Canon T1i at just under $500 is hardly "bottom of the barrel" IMO.

U.M.

 

[Huachipato]

Today's Woot is a good starting option. It is an Canon XS for $400. (woot.com).

Nikons are great - just keep in mind that not all lenses have the Auto Focus motor built into them. With Canon - they do.

Another great place to look for gear is Craigslist. You get cheap prices and the ability to play with the camera (or lens) before you actually pay for it. I've done that many time.

Canon refurbished is another place to look - that have some Canon T3 in your price range.

 

[White608]

How about this ? It's more than I was going to spend but it will be ok. I didn't realize how damn expensive they were. I assume it's like anything else good stuff costs more.

Canon Eos Rebel T2i 18mp DSLR Camera; 18-55 Is Lens; 16GB Dlx

 

[Blown_By_You]

How about this ? It's more than I was going to spend but it will be ok. I didn't realize how damn expensive they were. I assume it's like anything else good stuff costs more.

Canon Eos Rebel T2i 18mp DSLR Camera; 18-55 Is Lens; 16GB Dlx

I found a T2i for $564 today.. If I didn't have a 7D, I'd jump all over that deal...

 

[White608]

online deal ?

 

[Blown_By_You]

online deal ?

Yes.. just keep checking slickdeals.net deals having been coming up almost every day

 

[spitin venom]

I bought a Canon T2i kit for my girlfriend for $589 on Amazon. That is a smoking deal considering Best Buy wants $799. Get the T2i deal. You can't beat it!

 

[HYBRED]

with a budget of 400-500$ i would not get a DSLR. You will be getting a bottom of the barrel camera.. You would be better off getting a higher end point and shoot camera.

The problem with point and shoot cameras, even higher end ones, is that they just don't hold value. If photography turns into a serious hobby, an SLR can be upgraded later. If it doesn't, you can sell it and not lose too much.

 

[Boomer v3.8]

with a budget of 400-500$ i would not get a DSLR. You will be getting a bottom of the barrel camera.. You would be better off getting a higher end point and shoot camera.

Beg to differ.
I'd rather shoot with a slightly older DSLR than anything newer PAS camera with bragging pixels.

 

[SVT Wylde]

with a budget of 400-500$ i would not get a DSLR. You will be getting a bottom of the barrel camera.. You would be better off getting a higher end point and shoot camera.

Negative. The cheapest DSLR is better than almost any point and shoot. The sensor size between the two is no comparison and you can buy better lenses for the DSLR with a large apeture for low light shots that will put a point and shoot to shame.

 

[BearsFTW18]

I got my Nikon D3100 for $550. I love it. But it ended up being $740 after the tripod, memory cards, and $100 2 year warranty through Best Buy. That $100 is TOTALLY worth it because it covers everything. If you spill water on it and it stops working, if best buy cant fix it they will give you a new one.