I need a new digital camera for a class . . .

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: pontifex
i have a nikon d50.
got the body, kit lens, carrying bag, and several other supplies for $600 off ebay going through Cameta Camera's auction. you can probably get it cheaper now.

I really like it but i don't get out to use it much and i'm stilllearning stuff about it. i should take a class or something, that would probably help me out more than reading about stuff or figuring it out on my own.

If you live near a Ritz Camera store, they offer free DSLR classes.

really? hmm..have to see if there is one close by

 

[iamtrout]

Canon 1Ds MKII

 

[m2kewl]

Originally posted by: tfinch2

Originally posted by: m2kewl

Originally posted by: MazerRackham
Canon 1Ds MKII for sure.

^^ LMAO!!

Canon XT w/24-105L FTW!

That's almost $2000. I don't think he's looking to spend that much. He should get the E-300 for $300 I linked above and this lens linked below. That would be about $700 for an 8 MP body and L quality glass with a 35mm range of 28-108mm.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/control...REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

you make it sound like he put in a budget!! 😛

 

[NaOH]

Don't all SLRs have interchangeable lenses? That would defeat the purpose if they didn't right? I'd get a Nikon or Canon. Nikon D50 seems good for your uses since you didn't even know what an SLR was.......

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: AMDUALY
Don't all SLRs have interchangeable lenses? That would defeat the purpose if they didn't right? I'd get a Nikon or Canon. Nikon D50 seems good for your uses since you didn't even know what an SLR was.......

Not all SLRs have interchangable lenses.

 

[mitaiwan82]

Rebel XT

 

[GTaudiophile]

I would have a much better response if the OP gave 1) a budget, and 2) his requirements.

I mean, for a photo class, he shouldn't need much more than a 35mm or 50mm prime lens. He probably doesn't need a telephoto.

In that case, I would suggest a Canon Rebel XT for $658 from www.42photo.com and a Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM lens for $319 from newegg (Total: $977).

Another option would be a Nikon D50 for $488 from www.42photo.com and a Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D for $280 at bhphoto.com (Total: $768). Note: I know nothing about Nikon lenses, so I have no idea how good that Nikkor 50mm really is.

Those would be my recommendations if he has to buy new.

 

[rudder]

First you need to offer how much you want to spend? YOu might only have the budget for a canon 300d or a 5d.

 

[tfinch2]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Olympus-E-1-Digital...05QQcategoryZ43457QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Nikon-D50-Digital-S...2QQcategoryZ122616QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-Digital-R...7QQcategoryZ107909QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[episodic]

I'm telling you the pentax *ist - you'd be happy.

My brother has it, I can't afford one - but it is a nice cam. Read the reviews.