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Can anyone help me with picking out a Camera

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Jacob-T
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For X-mas I'm looking to ask for a really nice Camera as my one present. I'm looking for a camera that is very portable and can take real nice pictures (of course). I'm a pretty big begginer when it comes to cameras so a user-friendly camera would be a plus. I'm going to be doing a lot of hiking in and out of the BC around Sugarbush and the Mad River Valley. I want to start documenting where I go and what I do with my friends. Thanks in advanced for any help!

Nov 20 2008 10:01PM
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biG_EaSt
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nikon d40s are dopesauce

Nov 20 2008 10:01PM
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Dylan_
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if you try media and arts you MIGHT get more serious response i'm not sure
Nov 20 2008 10:02PM
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Runthered
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it depends what type of pictures you want to take
if you want to take some extrordinary pictures that are simple to take get the nikon d80
the nikon d60 is good
but the d40 only 6.1 mp
but ya if you want to put in some money you could get a great camera which is the d80
Nov 20 2008 10:42PM
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Dainsey
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get a nikon D80
really really nice beginner camera
D60 is nice also
i have a D70S  but they dont make those anymore
i like it a lot tho
def go nikon!
Nov 20 2008 10:54PM
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MO-gan
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my personal favorite is canon
check out the new canon rebel
Nov 20 2008 11:50PM
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SteezeNutz
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Agreed. I just picked one up and its ridonkulous. 500 bones was a great deal too.
Nov 20 2008 11:57PM
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4frnt_4_life
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quality and portability dont usually go together but if you want a point and click digital which i think is what you are interested in then go with a nikon.
Nov 20 2008 11:58PM
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MO-gan
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i'm so jealous of you right now
Nov 21 2008 12:01AM
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dergblerp
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I think asianallen will agree with me when i say... Canon G9! For non SLR cameras of course.
Nov 21 2008 3:01AM
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josh.
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d40 d40x and d60 arent very good, no af motor is a real bummer because it dosent let you use any old lenses, if i were i would try to find either a used canon 30d or a new nikon d80
Nov 21 2008 3:10AM
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wrenegade
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He's asking for portable and user friendly and you guys are suggesting SLRs? A canon G9/G10 might be a bit better in both respects. I'm sure Nikon offers something similar I am just not familiar with Nikon.
Nov 21 2008 1:59PM
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Greenish
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i thoroughly enjoy my canon rebel. there's a couple versions of it dependng on what price you're looking at
Nov 21 2008 2:26PM
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Jacob-T
Posts: 325 - Karma: 9
Thanks for all the help! The Canon Rebel looks sweet! 500~ is probably my tipping point with price maybe a bit more. All my gear that i got for X-mas last year is still in Prime condition so I was brainstorming what i should get. Once again thanks!
Nov 21 2008 3:34PM
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Aaaron.
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Canon Rebel for sure.
even the XT is a siick camera.
I would try to find an XTi though..
Nov 21 2008 3:41PM
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skiingsfun
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http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=144&modelid=17630#ModelDetailAct
Nov 21 2008 3:58PM
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