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And I have no experience with camera's.
I skimmed through the beginner's guide sticky at top, any recommendations for a camera to begin with??
I'd love to get some help, thanks in advance.
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May 10 2009 12:06pm
Quote (bluiceflamez @ Sun, 10 May 2009, 19:59)
And I have no experience with camera's.
I skimmed through the beginner's guide sticky at top, any recommendations for a camera to begin with??
I'd love to get some help, thanks in advance.


What would you use the camera for ? Like landscape, cityscape, wildlife? :)
Your budget?
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What would you use the camera for ? Like landscape, cityscape, wildlife? :)
Your budget?


Budget nothing TOO expensive like 150 or so max, maybe more I'll have to see.
As for camera use, well, pretty much an everything camera if possible.

This post was edited by bluiceflamez on May 10 2009 12:11pm
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I'll give you some advice :) I HIGHLY recommend doing some extensive research on photoghraphy, it will help you decide once you know what you want.

I'd start by looking up what type of camera you want. A DSLR or just a point-and-shoot. DSLR's are FAR superior in many ways (look up the differences) but they cost a LOT more. I can tell you that with $150 you will not be able to get the quality of pictures you see posted here. (point and shoots just can't produce the image quality that a DSLR does)

look at this website if your looking to compare cameras - it's really great!

http://www.dpreview.com/

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Quote (xsordx @ Sun, May 10 2009, 05:49pm)
I'll give you some advice :) I HIGHLY recommend doing some extensive research on photoghraphy, it will help you decide once you know what you want.

I'd start by looking up what type of camera you want. A DSLR or just a point-and-shoot. DSLR's are FAR superior in many ways (look up the differences) but they cost a LOT more. I can tell you that with $150 you will not be able to get the quality of pictures you see posted here. (point and shoots just can't produce the image quality that a DSLR does)

look at this website if your looking to compare cameras - it's really great!

http://www.dpreview.com/


Well, point me to a decently priced DSLR.
I don't wanna spend too much.
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Well, point me to a decently priced DSLR.
I don't wanna spend too much.


used canon 350d(named rebel xt in usa) is prolly cheapest desent dslr
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used canon 350d(named rebel xt in usa) is prolly cheapest desent dslr


I'll look into one, thanks :D
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Nikon L100 10 MP.
Opinions @ it, it's just a digital, it's about 280, it seems pretty nice but then again I'm probably wrong lol..

This post was edited by bluiceflamez on May 10 2009 06:37pm
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The L100 is a decent camera for a point and shoot....If you're going to use it in auto mode, it will suck...a lot.
You will want to use that camera in manual mode and use the manual settings on it. The Auto or Easy Auto mode is horrible.

It will not give you great results since it isn't a DSLR, but it is alright for an expensive P&S.
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The L100 is a decent camera for a point and shoot....If you're going to use it in auto mode, it will suck...a lot.
You will want to use that camera in manual mode and use the manual settings on it. The Auto or Easy Auto mode is horrible.

It will not give you great results since it isn't a DSLR, but it is alright for an expensive P&S.


Mm, alright I'm trying to not spend like 600 bucks on something when I'm a noobie at it ya know?
I'll look through some stores for some cheaper DSLRs.
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Would a 6.0 MP DSLR suck?
The reviews are decent but I'm asking you guys.

This post was edited by bluiceflamez on May 10 2009 06:50pm
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You are looking at the D40 I assume? It is an alright camera and will probably be fine for you...you can't use every lens on it and it will not produce the biggest prints - good camera otherwise.
If you're staying with Nikon, save up a bit more and get the D60...you'll enjoy it more.

I'm sure everyone here can give you cannon recommendations for a cheap SLR.
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