I plan to get a new DSLR camera, but I want to save as much money as I can. The Canon XS, Nikon D3000, and Sony A330 are all in the same family and cost about the same amount. But since I do quite a lot of aviation photography, I will also need a 70-300mm lens in addition to the kit one. I know Canon and Nikon have the best image quality, but I can’t pay 0 for the additional lens. So even though it comes third in the camera world, would it still be the smartest move to go with the Sony since it has image stabilization built in and I wouldn’t need to pay for it in the lens? Any insight about how big of a difference IS actually makes would be greatly appreciated.
I’m new but I want to get in photography. I’ve got a low budget so I’m looking for a good dSLR which is cheap and easy to use.
By low budget I mean the lowest end of the spectrum. I don’t know anything about them so I just need one that is good for entry level, easy to use and cheap. Also I’d rather get one that is older than a new one that is not as good.
I am a fairly avid photographer but i want to take my profession to the next level. I am looking into getting an entry level DSLR camera and i wanted some suggestions on what to get. I am very focused on iso, megapixel, depth of field, HD video, aperture, and an intervelometer would be nice. Ive heard of the Nikon d5000, Sony NEX5, and Cannon T2i, but wanted a second opinion and suggestions.
this is some photos taken with the nikon d3000 this is a very nice 10mp dslr camera it has a cool guide mode and it comes with a nice lens perfect camera for 499.99 if you are looking for a great deal on and entry level dslr get this camera it rocks
Hi, I want to learn more about photography. I have been taking amateurish photos for about 6 years with a point and shoot Canon Powershot. I want to buy a DSLR for xmas. After doing a 10 minute research I found this
The a330 is a great entry level DSLR for a first timer to learn photography and grow interest with, very user-friendly…. more reviews at: www.amazon.com
I’m running into hard times financially. My hours have been cut at work, my mom is disabled. My sister and I both pay the bills, she’s already given her two weeks notice and she’s leaving her job, but doesn’t have another lined up. So who knows how long I’ll be doing it by myself.
I was going to buy a digital SLR before I go to Florida, which is in 3 weeks, but now I’m not sure if I should. SLR’s are the camera’s that professionals use. I was going to buy an entry level one and it costs about 0. Should I save my money until things get better or should I stick with my plan to buy a DSLR before I go on my trip? If I don’t buy one, I still have a camera to take pics with, they just won’t be as beautiful. I think I might feel guilty if I spent the money now. Should I stick to my gut feeling and wait?
The one I was going to buy is called the Nikon D60, and I was also interested in the Canon xsi.
I have some savings, it’s not a lot. I think it’s enough to pay the bills for about 3 months. Getting a used one sounds like a great idea, how do I know if it’s actually a good camera (meaning, not broken or defective)?
I’m not paying for the trip to Florida, my boyfriend is. Well..he’s paying for a majority of the trip, I am just paying for half of the hotel cost. He won’t lend me the money for the DSLR because I already have a point and shoot. He thinks that there is no need for a new camera because I got the one last year.
I always knew I liked photography, I just didn’t know much about it. Now I know that my current camera is limiting. It’s holding me back from discovering my potential. If I have no talent, at least I’d have a camera that takes great photos. I think I will get the D40…eventually. Thanks a lot.
I’m between Sony A330 (18-55 lens & 55-200, 4GB card) 9
Canon Cybershot sx90 9
Nikon P100 for 9
Nikon P90 9
I’ll probably stay at a fairly basic photography level… just a side interest I want to get into. Any help deciding would be great. I’m just confused if a SLR would be sufficient or should I just spent the extra 0 something for a DSLR
What order would you rate those cameras?
I’m into photography and I have a Sony point and shoot at the moment so it’ll be my first DSLR. What I’m mainly wondering is whether I’m going to regret buying the XS in a year or two because it’s too "entry-level." Should I buy an XSi instead or even a more expensive camera?
I do know that d3000 was designed as an entry level model, and it is currently in production. But the d60 is classified as a ‘mid range’ model on wikipedia, but is an older model, as the d5000 was now replaced it.
The Nikon d60 and d3000 is the same price (both NZ00). I just wanted to know which is the better camera for a dslr beginner.
And is Nikon actually the brand of DSLR to go for?