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Old 11-21-2010, 10:45 AM
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currently in the market to buy a camera for recreational purposes. budget is about 800-1k. i'm not a pro but have been taking pictures for a while and would like a better camera to play with lol. any suggestions?
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Old 11-21-2010, 10:55 AM
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that budget include lenses? or just for the body?
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I recommend the D90 for that price range, very crisp pictures and has a built in motor in the body so you dont have to worry about getting auto focusing lenses.
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mmm i have a d200 that i may sell if you are interested.
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want a film camera instead of digital? lol
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Sounwave- full camera including lenses
Hwob90- ty ill check that out!
Dorito- would like a new camera
Blkblitzed- if I have some money left over ill be hitting you up lol
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Well what is your current camera setup (body and lenses)?
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not really a setup, bought a canon powershot s3 is couple years back. time for an upgrade.
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sub'ed... I shoot a D40x (not the greatest by far) but it was cheap and takes great shots imo... Gives you some wiggle room for lenses/filters and whatnot...

just my .02
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I'm still a n00b when it comes to dslrs but I'd suggest buying a good lens for now and buy a used dslr body. A good lens will last you a while and you can still use it with a different body. Practice technique and learning to use your camera first, at least thats what I'm trying to do
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Originally Posted by Simonster
Sounwave- full camera including lenses
Hwob90- ty ill check that out!
Dorito- would like a new camera
Blkblitzed- if I have some money left over ill be hitting you up lol

solid. if you feel differently later on lemme know.
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want a film camera instead of digital? lol
whatcha got?
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Canon 50d is a good starter. The 60d looses the mag body but you do get a swivel LCD screen.
If you do get one of those cameras get a 17-55 lens. Good starter
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Thanks weaver, I'm definitely going to check that one out. Best buy haas a package deal goin on with that model
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