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Getting into photography. what camera?

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Bren-Ten
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So my mom has a higher end sony point and shoot she bought from ritz camera, and ritz said they would possibly do an upgrade.

Nikon or Canon? what camera would you suggest for someone who is just getting into gig. i like doin macro and candid if that helps.

thanks for any help
Aug 13 2009 1:22AM
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Leafman
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d-40 if your not sure your gonna like it, d-80 if your commited
Aug 13 2009 2:28AM
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niels043
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i like canon but it's all personal preference. no matter which way you go it's the same question. cheaper new camera or used sicker camera, personally i would go with the sicker used camera if you think you are going to get into it.

if you opt for the canon route, think about a 30d maybe or a 40d. expect to be spending ~700 for a good body here are some good choices
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/800643574-USE/Canon_1901B017_EOS_40D_SLR_Digital.html

and bhphotovideo will take your nikon point and shoot in trade too, they wont give you much for it but it's money you wont have to spend on this camera
Aug 13 2009 10:01AM
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*Fujative*
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d40 is now discontinued.
Aug 13 2009 10:58AM
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davedinuzzo
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thank god
Aug 13 2009 5:49PM
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Sklar
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is it really? when did that happen
Aug 13 2009 10:40PM
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camski26
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the d-40 is a great starting point. Nikon and canon are both great brands, your safe with either one. sony sucks they always have broke on me. I have a D-40 and its a great starting point. Idk if it can do time lapses though, so if you wanna do that, do some research. The nikon is still in production.

Aug 14 2009 1:02AM
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Leafman
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good all the newb kids had that piece of shit
Aug 14 2009 1:23AM
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Bren-Ten
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thanks guys for all the help. im goin to the store tomarrow to scope out some deals.

is this a good price for what it is?

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/SLR1193.htm?bct=t13031003%3Bcidigital-cameras-and-accessories%3Bcislr-digital-cameras
Aug 14 2009 1:47AM
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Bren-Ten
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oh, and is the Nikon D-60 a good camera?
Aug 14 2009 1:47AM
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LC.
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D70 on eBay. Cheaper and better.
Aug 14 2009 3:57AM
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*Fujative*
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Sure, but the d40 is over 2 years old!! I hate that camera.
Aug 14 2009 11:22AM
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no_steeze
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i'm a canon person, look at the 30d or 40d

rebels are good for getting into taking pictures but you'll end up upgrading soon enough that it's worth getting a 30 or 40d, i love the 40d
Aug 14 2009 1:14PM
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1080ski
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dont go d60. its uses the same sensor as the d40 but has more megapixels, meaning that the image quality is lower and wont have as good of high iso performance.
Aug 14 2009 4:22PM
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