Hey guys i have been thinking about getting into photography just for a little hobby, i have been checking out a few cameras and i am tryin to figure out what would be my best choice, i am in college with not alot of money so i need to get the best bang for the buck. one of my questions is should i spend the little extra for a low low end SLR or go with something like a powershot.

I went to best buy and checked out what they had and found the Canon Powershot S31S or 531s i cant read my writing lol i liked it cuz it was quick and seemed to have a good ammount of features to play with. although its hard to choose cuz i am limited to the tiny picture on the screen to see the quality it takes. and im not sure if the lenses are the type that are changable( sorry i dont know what im talking about)

I am looking to spend 300-600 600 at most if it really is worth it but the powershot seems to go for about 350 on some sites.

So quite obviously i am very new but i dont want a point and shoot i want to be able to learn but dont want to outgrow my camera in a year. Any opinions would be helpful.

 

If you are looking at the S3, you may like the camera I have... A Sony DSC-H2... they are VERY comparable...
But if you are willing to go as high as 600 bucks... find a USED DSLR and play with that.


Here are some pics I have taken with it...

 

i found i can get a nikon D40 dor 600 new prolly less on the net

good pics by the way, and you are local

 

d40 sucks imo, d50 would be the best bang for the buck, good features, great pics, expecially if youre trying to get into photography

 

Another vote for the D50

 

RitzCamera.com: Nikon D50 Digital SLR w/Nikkor 28-80mm F/3.3-5.6 G Lens for $479.99 + Free Shipping

http://www.dealsofamerica.com/...3.php

almost half way down that page..... i rock the d50, so can you

 

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That flag in the pic looks pretty cruddy.


Modified by electric-boost at 2:03 AM 12/16/2006

 

im selling my canon powershot s2is, for like 200$, bought for 500 when i bought it last year, great condition, and a really good camera for the price and good to learn on


PM me for details, i have a lott of other pictures to show you quality

 

i &lt;3 my D50.

 

Canon for life!

 

Very nice pics, Miracle.

 

well i went to best buy and played with the D50 and loved it.. i like the ability to take pictures so quickly and i know all the desirable features are there because of everyones recommendation, The guy at best buy told me i probably only need the d40 but seems like they are pretty much the same price on the net. so i might as well go with the d50.

thanks for all the help guys

 

yes d50 FTW! haha




get a 50mm lense if you're up for it. it's only a 120 brand new from ritz. but you could shop around for a cheaper price. i think bhphotovideo has a good deal on it.

 

 

well i went to the website undercoverdc2 suggested but cant seem to figure out how to get it at that price because it is listed at 599.99 on the ritz website.

 

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there are several options on B&H... body only, 18-55 kit, 28-80 kit, blah, blah, blah
Just pay attention to which one you're looking at for which price.

B&H is a very reputable site... good prices and they ship super fast; allow returns too if need be.

Had the D50 for a while, good little camera that's great for a beginner.
I think the D40 would be a good cam to have too, but not 'till after the price drop.

 

one of the other RAs in my building has the d50 and he loves it.

get a d50.

 

This is what i have come up with

I am going with the D50 + 18-55mm lens= 549
and this lens soon after
55-200mm= 199-50= 149

does this sound good?
i am still learning but its hard to figure out all the little cost cutting things that will cost me quality that i dont want to go for. like lower quality glass in the lenses and such

that is unless i find a good used deal.

 

a couple of pictures with a Canon powershot a620