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If you're gonna spend 200-500 in a point and shoot or a hybrid camera, you'll thank me later when you buy a dslr.

This year is actually the best time to buy a dslr. All the major companies are battling each other in the entry-level scene. And of course BLACK FRIDAY! i predict some good prices.

Here would are my suggestions:

Sony A300
Canon XSI or t1i
Nikon d3000
Pentax K-x

Those listed above are the new ones and are very good...
And now if you really want to save up pick either one of these...

Canon XTi or XS
Nikon D40 or D60
Sony A250
Pentax Kx

These cameras are last year's entry level dslrs and many stores will be trying to get rid of them and will cut prices down to dirt cheap. Heck, you'll even find good deals on craiglist or ebay.

I have bought a Canon XT for 250 dollars on craiglist. I am sure you will find something as good. If you want to see picture quality, visit my flickr:http://www.flickr.com/photos/paulzaporteza/

Well goodluck!
 
fishaddict401;3648913; said:
But it seems like as soon as you buy the newest thing, something else is created. I was pissed when i bought my wii, 3 months later i was ready to trash it.
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pre-owned is good, but if you feel that something else always comes out newer and better than what you just bought, you're behind the eight ball with a pre-owned camera as soon as you buy it. will you really be happy with an older model?
 
Another model my come out and stuff and be better but lens technology and the way camera companies make lenses is a total different story. I use 8 year old lenses that produce pro-quality pictures. The companies barely make any new lenses and produce the same ones every single year. The lenses are as important as the camera body when it comes to the quality of the pictures.
 
paulz01;3648963; said:
Another model my come out and stuff and be better but lens technology and the way camera companies make lenses is a total different story. I use 8 year old lenses that produce pro-quality pictures. The companies barely make any new lenses and produce the same ones every single year. The lenses are as important as the camera body when it comes to the quality of the pictures.
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If one wants to be a pro---yes......For everyday general use though------Not everyone has to run $1000 piece of glass to take a nice pic......

Plenty of people take exceptionally great photo's with subpar equipment.....

just saying.....
 
akskirmish;3648973; said:
If one wants to be a pro---yes......For everyday general use though------Not everyone has to run $1000 piece of glass to take a nice pic......

Plenty of people take exceptionally great photo's with subpar equipment.....

just saying.....
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^ agreed. the OP does not strike me as the type who is serious about photography to the point of investing in expensive equiptment. and that's not meant to be an insult. i recall his original post with the word, "Cheap" in it.
 
For a regular point and shoot the nikon coolpix is really great.Got one for my sis and she uses it to take photos for her web design business.Shes pretty rough with ,well everything so if she hasnt broken it in a year and a half it must be bulletproof.Takes nice clear 10 meg photos and does video.I dont have one but got that one and one I bought for a friend a few weeks ago for 119 each.He got some good action shots at a hockey game last week and has no experience taking photos.
 
paulz01;3648963;3648963 said:
Another model my come out and stuff and be better but lens technology and the way camera companies make lenses is a total different story. I use 8 year old lenses that produce pro-quality pictures. The companies barely make any new lenses and produce the same ones every single year. The lenses are as important as the camera body when it comes to the quality of the pictures.
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Yup.... DSLR lenses will not drop in price that drastically like the DSLR body will ... in fact some classic lenses worth more in time..
 
Canon G9 would fit your bill, seems to run about $400-425

good resolution, i know from other people in photography that's it's impessive for a point and shoot camera.


for the people reccomending SLR's- don't go there

the learning curve between P&S and SLR is great, many people who buy SLR's never take their settings off auto, making the purchase of these cameras basically useless. they are advanced level cameras specifically designed for the users to manipulate the light around them to make the best image to their specifications, the majority of people who pick up cameras, do not need an SLR. plus he doesn't want to spend loads of money.
 
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