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I want to buy a camera for beginners and of course a canon brand. Im on a budget too. I want something along the line $600 to $700. Can someone help me with this? I want something that is great with good quality and for beginners use. Any idea?
"eos" is the series of cameras…like "powershot" is canons series of point and shoot cameras
"slr" means single lens reflex and is the type of camera it is
all canon "eos" cameras are a "slr"
is that budget for camera or camera and lens?
if its for both you might get a 350D or if your lucky a 20D with a kit lens
id get a cheap prime such as the "35mm 2.8" or the "50mm 1.8" along with it so you can learn
well a slr camera has the benefit of getting wut u c through the lens (through a view finder u get a different view of the shot than ure actually getting and better low light photos better appature etc.) but idk about the eos other than ive heard of canon eos line which are slr cameras. You can find slr cameras for decent prices usually on circuit city sometimes or maybe amazon.
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"eos" is the series of cameras…like "powershot" is canons series of point and shoot cameras
"slr" means single lens reflex and is the type of camera it is
all canon "eos" cameras are a "slr"
is that budget for camera or camera and lens?
if its for both you might get a 350D or if your lucky a 20D with a kit lens
id get a cheap prime such as the "35mm 2.8" or the "50mm 1.8" along with it so you can learn
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As stated above, an EOS is a Canon trademark for their brand of DSLR.
That being said, my recommendation for a starter DSLR for $600-$700 would be a $525 Nikon D40.
Here’s one kit with two lenses and the D40 body for under $700.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/500315-REG/Nikon_9420_D40_SLR_Digital_Camera.html
And an article you must read.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d40.htm
Look at the stunning work done by ordinary folks in one town with the D40 posted on this website.
http://www.stunningnikon.com/picturetown/
I just bought a used D50 (older version of this camera) for my daughter, but I may ‘borrow’ it often!
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Amateur & professional photographer for 45+ years
EOS means "SLR" at Canon – so same difference
Your budget seems fairly modest. You cannot get a new Canon SLR kit for that money – and anyway, the kit lens 18-55m is not very good.
Here is what I’d do:
- look for new 350Ds out there (digital rebel XT). There may be a few new ones still for sale grom old stock (the 400D was announced Aug ‘06). It’s only 8mp to the 400D’s 10mp, but this makes no difference.
- wait until the 400D sees its replacement model, and then look to buy a discounted 400D. But their cycle seems to be about 18mos so you’d have 6 months to wait
- try to find a second-hand 350D (or why not a 400D from someone who’d have upgraded to a prosumer), ideally w a better lens than the kit lens. Those things exist. Now of course you’ll have the usual risks when buying second-hand electronics – but if you buy this from a good shop (or a good friend), you should be ok
Good luck
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