CLASSIC... what camera should i get???

nizzan1984 · Post by **nizzan1984** » August 22, 2007

ok well for my sophmore year, i am taking a media class that teaches me about everything i need to know about cameras... my grandfather said he would buy me a new camera, so im wondering what i should get? im a really big fan of slr cameras so im really pointing towards them. is there any good cameras that arent too expensive. ( not becoming a professional photographer anytime soon

) please help me on this one!!!:o

Colin · Post by **Colin** » August 22, 2007

just get a used slr off ebay. they are very inexpensive. i have a ricoh xr-7 that works pretty well. since youre LEARNING how to use a camera, you dont need anything spectacular.

you can also go to a camera repair shop, they may have some older ones floating around. the camera wont be expensive, its the film and processing that really breaks the bank

.rob · Post by **.rob** » August 23, 2007

^^^ +1

or if you're picky like me and don't like the feeling of "used", then you should look into (i guess called) mid-class SLR cameras. if you're gonna be shooting a lot, then SLR is the way to go. i'm assuming you're shooting digital?

i shoot with a nikon D50 and love everything about it. easy settings, true colors, and it FEELS great. the grip is perfect for my hands. i've tried everything from canon to olympus and to me, nikon is perfect.

if you're shooting 35mm, then nikon N80 is your friend. that's what i had before i sold it and got the digital.

Post by **Nikku** » August 23, 2007

i recommend anything canon. however, if you really want to read up on reviews and what not click here. thats the site i use when researching cameras. Also, lots of mfgs are rolling out their new lineups right now so right now is the perfect time to buy.

nizzan1984 · Post by **nizzan1984** » August 23, 2007

.rob wrote:^^^ +1

or if you're picky like me and don't like the feeling of "used", then you should look into (i guess called) mid-class SLR cameras. if you're gonna be shooting a lot, then SLR is the way to go. i'm assuming you're shooting digital?

i shoot with a nikon D50 and love everything about it. easy settings, true colors, and it FEELS great. the grip is perfect for my hands. i've tried everything from canon to olympus and to me, nikon is perfect.

if you're shooting 35mm, then nikon N80 is your friend. that's what i had before i sold it and got the digital.

yea, i deff wanna run digital so i can post pics up here

. im kinda a rebel fan for some reason, but any slr is much better than my pos kodak z700:banghead:. i will look at some nikon cameras aswell as some other brands!:-D

also, thanks colin and nikku for the help aswell!!!:mrgreen:

Colin · Post by **Colin** » August 23, 2007

nizzan1984 wrote:yea, i deff wanna run digital so i can post pics up here. im kinda a rebel fan for some reason, but any slr is much better than my pos kodak z700:banghead:. i will look at some nikon cameras aswell as some other brands!:-D

also, thanks colin and nikku for the help aswell!!!:mrgreen:

you know you can get digital prints of your photos when you have them developed right? DSLR's are nice, but to learn off of, i still suggest a 35mm.

EK29K · Post by **EK29K** » September 10, 2007

canon xt or xti. the kit lense isnt too bad either

nizzan1984 · Post by **nizzan1984** » September 12, 2007

Colin wrote:you know you can get digital prints of your photos when you have them developed right? DSLR's are nice, but to learn off of, i still suggest a 35mm.

yea, i just am more used to digital and it would be much easier to use for the class i am taking. i dont mind learning!!!!:D

jdm delivery · Post by **jdm delivery** » September 13, 2007

cant go wrong with a canon av-1 haha i'm so olfschool and drunk!

.rob · Post by **.rob** » November 07, 2007

i don't know if you got one already but i'm really digging the new nikon D40s.