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Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: HairTrigger on February 27, 2012, 01:57:05 PM

Title: What is a good camera to get started with?
Post by: HairTrigger on February 27, 2012, 01:57:05 PM: Nothing outrageous just something to get started :dunno:
Title: Re: What is a good camera to get started with?
Post by: HairTrigger on February 27, 2012, 01:59:35 PM: Maybe a camera kit??
Title: Re: What is a good camera to get started with?
Post by: Kowsrule30 on February 27, 2012, 02:04:28 PM: How much are you looking to spend???? You could go crazy with this.... I got a Cannon from walmart for $360 when they went on sale... It was normally $439.... It takes great pics imo and not too bulky either....
Title: Re: What is a good camera to get started with?
Post by: HairTrigger on February 27, 2012, 02:08:25 PM: That sounds about right something I could maybe buy a different lens for later on
Title: Re: What is a good camera to get started with?
Post by: huntnnw on February 27, 2012, 10:57:50 PM: I just got into this hobby... I looked on craiglist here and found several cameras to get started in this. I bought a Canon DSLR 30D with the kit lens for $300 and is in great condition. Then you can go from there and buying lens for it
Title: Re: What is a good camera to get started with?
Post by: HairTrigger on February 28, 2012, 03:46:51 PM: :tup:
Right on huntnnw thanks didn't even think of looking on there lol bought a few things an look at it all the time too its like getting a thrifty nickel everyday :chuckle:
Title: Re: What is a good camera to get started with?
Post by: huntnphool on February 29, 2012, 04:19:54 PM: I would stick to a pre owned DSLR. I prefer Canon but Nikon makes excellent gear as well. If you go Canon, I would stay with the xxD series cameras as apposed to the smaller Rebel series, the xxD are more durable.

You can find the 20D, 30D and 40D between $250-$500 on CL, either of these would be a great way to get started. Put the money into quality glass, also good deals on CL.