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Kcin
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So guys im going to be in Spain for about 2 months and I'd love to have a camera for it. I don't know a lot about camera's unfortunately which is why I'm asking for help. My price range maxes out at about $800, maybe $1000 if it's worth it which I know limits my options. I also don't want a camera that is too large or heavy because I'm going to be doing A LOT of walking around with if. I'm basically looking for the best camera I can get for the price range I listed without it being too bulky. I'd really appreciate any help thanks!
Apr 24 2014 4:18PM
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-RB-
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So basically any point and shoot?
Apr 24 2014 4:32PM
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Kcin
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Well I was looking at a dslr like the Nikon d5200 but I'm not sure if it's going to be tough to carry around or not. Sorry I don't know much about anything :/
Apr 24 2014 4:38PM
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-RB-
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KcinWell I was looking at a dslr like the Nikon d5200 but I'm not sure if it's going to be tough to carry around or not. Sorry I don't know much about anything :/


No worries man, the d2300, from what I've heard, is a fairly small dslr. You'll just have to do more research on google. Sorry if this is no help.
Apr 24 2014 4:46PM
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boomie
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You could pick up a T2i pretty cheap and get a few quality lenses, else I would probably go the point and shoot route.
Apr 24 2014 5:03PM
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Kcin
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boomie1312_1You could pick up a T2i pretty cheap and get a few quality lenses, else I would probably go the point and shoot route.


The t2i seems just about perfect honestly thank you very much!
Apr 24 2014 5:36PM
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cydwhit
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t2i is good, I have had my eye on something like this: https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/778918/FS--Fuji-X10----200 for a travel camera it could be dope. go for a higher end point and shoot or compact if you aren't going to be a serious photographer. You don't need a DSLR to take good photos, you just need to have a decent camera with you when you see great photos happen. Feel free to hit me up with any other camera questions.
Apr 24 2014 6:05PM
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michael_bc
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Don't get a t2i for photography. Don't get any Canon t something i.

Buy the other guy's Nikon D3100 and buy a Nikon 35mm f/1.8G lens with it and you'll be quite sweet.

If you need smaller I'd seriously look into that new Olympus E-M10 with pancake zoom lens. Perhaps get a Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 lens with it.

Otherwise the Sony RX100 and RX10 are pretty sweet cameras, as are the different Fuji models.
Apr 25 2014 9:44AM
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cydwhit
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michael_bcDon't get a t2i for photography. Don't get any Canon t something i.

Buy the other guy's Nikon D3100 and buy a Nikon 35mm f/1.8G lens with it and you'll be quite sweet.

If you need smaller I'd seriously look into that new Olympus E-M10 with pancake zoom lens. Perhaps get a Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 lens with it.

Otherwise the Sony RX100 and RX10 are pretty sweet cameras, as are the different Fuji models.

Just out of curiosity, why not t2i? By all accounts they are great cameras, I loved mine. If he ever gets into video way more glass can be adapted to canon.
Apr 25 2014 10:12AM
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tiger5167
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hey man i got the canon 650d (australian version of t4i i think) anyways its a mad dslr for everything, if you want to use it after spain and get into some filming and photography it is the camera to get esspecially if you arent that experienced just set it on auto mode and your sweet, i bought a mad daypack/ camera back i recomend getting one of these so u can but other shit in aswell as the camera. i got the twin lense kit so 18-55mm and 55-250mm which in my mind is pretty good pm if u have any more questions, price range is about $700- $800 in australia but probs cheaper where u are
Apr 25 2014 12:01PM
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NMMedia
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t2i is a super solid choice for you for that price. I personally have a Sony a65, not a prime choice for photo but phenomenal video for a camera costing about $1000 with a lens. Also its super light for a DSLR.
Apr 25 2014 4:45PM
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PungentMelon
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I really like the iphone it's even got slomo and a built in memory card
Apr 25 2014 8:11PM
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sam_minton
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T2i is prime
Apr 26 2014 5:11AM
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*DUMBCAN*
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cydwhitt2i is good, I have had my eye on something like this: https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/778918/FS--Fuji-X10----200 for a travel camera it could be dope. go for a higher end point and shoot or compact if you aren't going to be a serious photographer. You don't need a DSLR to take good photos, you just need to have a decent camera with you when you see great photos happen. Feel free to hit me up with any other camera questions.


+1 to this, it's a fantastic camera. I never use my DSLR for anything other than events where I'm paid to be there, they're so fucking large and heavy. The cheap lenses are built like shit as well, but tbh what more would you expect. I don't use digital compacts, since I started shooting film I've had no need for it.

At the top of your budget, a fuji x100s would be fantastic. You can probably get a good deal on it second hand. Superb jpeg image quality, no need to shoot raw as long as you get the white balance right (you will) which means more photos will fit on your SD card. The biggest downside is the fixed, non-interchangeable lens. That lens, however, is at 35mm equivalent which, given thought, will give you better photos. It's my favourite focal length...

Also, it looks beautiful. DSLRs look like cheap plastic toys, even my 60D.



I recommend getting one second hand to fit with your budget. However, here's the B&H link.
Apr 26 2014 11:40AM
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raymondcabral
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^ this for sure. The x100s is a wicked solid choice and you don't need to worry about lenses and stuff. DigitalRev tv did a video comparing it and the x100 if you're curious about that.
Apr 28 2014 10:40AM
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