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Legit still camera

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BReed
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im looking for a legit still cam for skiing. but not anything over 550$

this is the cheapest nikon i could find:
http://www.nikon.ca/en/Product.aspx?m=17040

i dont know if its good. what should i look for in a still camera for skiing? help me out guyss


Sep 24 2008 5:34PM
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cobra_commander
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ebay.com
craigslist.com

I'm not going to link them your going to have to copy and past yourself.
de de de.
Sep 24 2008 5:41PM
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Aaaron.
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cannon rebel XT or XTI
both completely legitimate and rugged as balls
you should be able to get the XT and a decent Tamron lense for about 500
the cannon rebels are for sure the way to go...
Sep 24 2008 5:42PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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^ yep, the canon rebel line for sure! just don't buy crappy lenses, you'll end up buying original ones and you'll just spend more skrilla. stick to canon shit.
for your budget i'd say the xti, although for a few extra bills you could get the xsi which is much nicer (same camera just a newer version). i got mine a few months ago and couldn't be happier
Sep 24 2008 6:10PM
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BReed
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thankss guyss.. ++ karmaa. but i still don get which lenses to get.  
Sep 24 2008 6:55PM
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Aaaron.
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the XSI is the same interface with SIGNIFICANT upgrades
if and XSI is on the radar
then definitely go for it
if it's too much
the XTI or XT will do just fine
Sep 24 2008 7:29PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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depends on what you want it for, but if you want something basic just get a kit lense (18-55mm IS lense for a canon XTI or XSI body). oh an IS stands for image stabilizer or something but it isn't really necessary so you could get a non IS lense too if you wanna keep under budget.
Sep 25 2008 4:36PM
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JasperGphoto
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nikon d40 or d40x are legit cameras they take awesome pics
Sep 28 2008 8:59PM
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Joshua.
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say screw you to your budget, and get the nikon d90
Sep 28 2008 9:16PM
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smuggs
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if you dont want the responsibility of carring around an SLR all day while you ski check this sony out

SONY DSC-W80
it takes more photos per second than the rebel
it has just as many mega pixels
it fits in any pocket on your jacket

i used to have a canon rebel now i have a pentax k10 the pentax is dope, its burly, and its all sealed up from the elements, unlike the rebel, which is really light and flimsy for a nice camera, i dropped my rebel from like 2 fee tand the case cracked in like 3 places
Sep 29 2008 10:27AM
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Aaaron.
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i have a tamron XR DI LD 28-75
alot more practical than an 18-55
Sep 29 2008 1:29PM
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smuggs
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dude how many people spending 500 dollars on a camera know what/will use all of the features of a more expensive camera....not many.

since 2000 when i had the rebel film camera, i have just used the 18-55mm lens and have taken some amazing photos with it.  quit being such a gear snob


Sep 29 2008 4:28PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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I have a D80 and i love it to death.
it came with two lenses 200-80 and 60-15 wide angle.
its sick, takes a beating, pictures are always good, and the battery lasts like a week. The new D90 just came out so i would be willing to bet you can get a pretty good deal on em now.

and just a hint
you can buy a camera at costco, try it out, and if it breaks or you dont like it within a year, you can return it with the recept ;D
get my drift?

Sep 30 2008 2:24PM
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JonathonChandler
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i would just go with a nikon d40. they are legit
Sep 30 2008 2:32PM
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cobra_commander
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how much do 20D and 30D's go for these days?
Sep 30 2008 5:01PM
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Bigwoods
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That's not an option
Oct 4 2008 4:39PM
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plorr
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definitly go for the d40 or if you can afford it the d60.  I bought a d60 over the summer and i definitly do not regret it.  after using my uncle's rebel xt for a few times and i definitly like my d60 much better.  more compact and takes just as amazing if not better pictures, plus i like the interface better, except for teh 3 af points as opposed to 9. 
Oct 19 2008 9:36PM
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Aenigma
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The 18-55 really isn't a very good lens, even at that price range you can do a lot better.  For cheap glass you can't beat the 50mm 1.8--I have been using mine probably 5x as much as my other lenses lately.  You can take good pictures with any lens, but they can be great when you're looking through a nice piece of glass.
Oct 19 2008 9:50PM
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