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DavidHonda.
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im lookin to buy a digital SLR camera under $650
any good ones?
Nov 13 2008 8:20PM
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C.Wood
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sony a200
i have it love it
the image stabilization is built into the camera so lenses are cheaper too
Nov 13 2008 8:24PM
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DavidHonda.
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good price too
Nov 13 2008 9:14PM
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LBJJ
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nikon d40 ive seen some amazing shots with them but some of the newer lenses arent compatible with them but i think its only the silent wave motor lenses
Nov 13 2008 9:59PM
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Pippin
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used d40, or new 400d...mind you wont have much left over for glass which is VERY IMPORTANT
Nov 13 2008 10:04PM
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SteezeNutz
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You guys may think this is a really stupid question but what exactly does the slr part mean?
Nov 13 2008 10:05PM
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LBJJ
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Short for single lens reflex, it a term associated with cameras and digital cameras. SLR cameras use a mirror between the lens and the film, or image sensor , to provide a focus screen. This means the image you see in the viewfinder (or LCD) will be the same as what appears on film or as your digital image
Nov 13 2008 10:08PM
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Pippin
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^ Single Lens Reflex.....meaning what you see through the viewfinder is what you are going to shoot...any thing else?
Nov 13 2008 10:08PM
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SteezeNutz
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oh ok word. well one of my buddies is selling this camera that he says is an slr. It is a canon.. rebel xs? for like 150. Is that worth it?
Nov 13 2008 10:12PM
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LBJJ
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basically, you dont need to kno what it means really you just need to know how to use one and the mechanics of the lens and f-stop and shutter speed  and what you use at certain times. Do some research and learn some about it then commit to buying an slr
Nov 13 2008 10:13PM
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LBJJ
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matters if its like highly used. slr's have shutter counts and many only last for about 75,000 shots and the cheaper the camera usually the less shots it will last so i would check that out first.
Nov 13 2008 10:15PM
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LBJJ
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You can find a lot of answers on prob everything you need by just searching it on

http://www.kenrockwell.com/search.htm
Nov 13 2008 10:30PM
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Pippin
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I will add to this a less-bias site packed with info, http://www.dpreview.com .
Are you sure you mean the Canon Xs? not the 300d, check. Also shutter actuation(the amount of times the shutter is fired in its life time) is well less then actual. Companies have to put and a number that they know for sure will be reached which is usally quite less the the actual, as they dont want customers complaining. I doubt your friend has take close to 75,000 actuations though. With my newest camera for which i have had it also 2 years and use it more than on a weekly basis it has seen approx 35,000. So i don't think that is of concern. Make sure the sensor is clean and working which is highly important to the life of your camera. If we could know a bit more about this camera it would be of much use.
Nov 13 2008 11:03PM
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Pippin
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do you possible mean xt?
Nov 13 2008 11:04PM
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ChronicLines
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I have 53K on my D2h, does that make me awesome?
Nov 13 2008 11:34PM
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Pippin
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badass, no ...the badboy can take a lot more than that
Nov 13 2008 11:36PM
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ChronicLines
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Maybe I'll have to dust it off and shoot with it one of these days....
Nov 13 2008 11:49PM
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Pippin
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...everytime is a good time to shoot.....so why not
Nov 14 2008 12:28AM
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niels043
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used EOS 30d get yourself a good all purpose lense too 28-135 f3.5-5.6 IS USM?
Nov 14 2008 12:29AM
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ChronicLines
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Psh, I shoot almost every day.  Doesn't mean I use that camera though.
Nov 14 2008 12:48AM
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josh.
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17-85 is better
Nov 14 2008 3:21AM
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hnosyalnif
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Yep...

There are plenty of options out their but you are going to have to leave some money to get a good quality lens - like the 17-85.

Here is a review of the budget DSLR's on the market atm compared to each other.  Of course there are still other options so go into a shop and try the cameras for yourself and see what it best for you.

http://www.cameralabs.com/buyers_guide/budget_DSLRs/best_budget_DSLR.shtml
Nov 14 2008 6:50AM
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niels043
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yeah but that is a 500 dollar lens and with a budget like hes got that's kind of alot especially for a first dslr not to mention the 28-135 is a little more useable with a little more zoom. however no argument here that the 17-85 is a better lens, just more money

used 30d and 28-135 would be a good starter set up that wont let you down any time in the immidate future

Nov 14 2008 11:20AM
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kkmann
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XSI is the new rebel (XTi is a couple years old now), slightly updated. 12 mexapixels instead of 10, little bigger body, i've had both the Xti and Xsi and its a nice upgrade. a REALLY awesome camera for 800$. XSi treated me very well also. i shot with it for 2 years and its a great durable camera that works just fine with the kit lens that it comes with. that ones super cheap, about 500$ now.
Nov 14 2008 10:23PM
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niels043
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i think you've got them mixed up the xsi and the xs came out like 6 months ago and the xs is the cheaper 10 megapixel rebel, the xsi is the 12 megapixel

Nov 14 2008 10:43PM
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kkmann
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he's referring to the XTi.
Nov 14 2008 10:46PM
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Pippin
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I think you mean the Xti or 400d....and he originally sad Xs which is impossible...and for $150 its most likely not the Xti most likely the Xt(350d)....it would be helpful if steezenut could confirm
Nov 14 2008 10:52PM
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LBJJ
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xs is  possible its the cheapest of the canon product line and used he could prob get it for that much if its in ok but not great condition
Nov 15 2008 10:33AM
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DavidHonda.
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i dont think ill reach 75000 anytime soon

so i dont think thats a factor

Nov 16 2008 11:19AM
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Bo_bot9
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ive got a nikon D60 and i really like it. It takes a little while to get used to but it takes high quality shots i think.
Nov 16 2008 9:53PM
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Pippin
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I can sell you my camera and lens combo for $500, and it still takes amazing pics, check out my photos in my sig.....its a great beginners package. sigma 70-300 with APO (image stabalization) and 350d and then kit lens, 2 batterys, 8gb card and 1 gb card. Bought for over $1500.

......if your interested of course.
Nov 16 2008 11:45PM
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LBJJ
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pretty sick deal right there
Nov 17 2008 4:46PM
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rhinoceross
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another vote for the sony a200
Nov 18 2008 2:50AM
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