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What's the best camera I can afford?


I am willing to spend $350 or less on a digital SLR camera, what would be the best choice?

I am willing to go a little higher if it is really worth it.

Yes, i understand that $350 isn't that much money for a camera, but my good camera just broke, and I need a backup one anyway, so I really just need something cheap and quick, until I school is over so I can start working again.

You can either spend just under $475 for a Nikon D40 with 18-55mm lens or buy a nice used Nikon "N" series camera on craigslist with a lens for about $150 and then save your money for the DSLR

In the scheme of things, $475 is a huge deal when you are looking at a DSLR. My DSLR bodies alone are $5,000 each, my lenses are nearly all over $1,000 each. One of the lenses I have to own for my sports photography is over $7,000

BTW you didn't mention what your good camera is. Buy a body that will work with its lenses and you will be within your budget ...

Link to D40
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nik...
Link to my D3
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nik...
Link to my $7000 lens
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nik... Report It

You won't be able to get a DSLR for $350... unless it's used.

The cheapest Canon DSLR is the Canon Rebel XT. That costs about $450 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Rebe...

The cheapest Nikon DSLR is the Nikon D40. That costs about $470 on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Digital-18-5...

See a side by side comparison of these two cameras here:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_...

I think your best bet is to buy a decent name brand one for your first camera, Paying more now will mean you won't have to buy another camera or spend more later. I would recommend going with the Canon Rebel XT.

-There's lots of books on it
-Easy to get more lenses
-Easy to find a camera case that's designed to fit it.
-Easy to use
-TAKES GREAT PICTURES

Heres a link to one, I found for 450.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007QK...

That is an unreasonable price for what you want. The Nikon D40 is about the best value for dollar available now, and well worth the price.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/47...

steve

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