What is a good digital photography camera under $500.?
I’ve been into photography for about 2 years and I’ve used a Canon EOS Rebel K2. I want to step up to a nice digital camera that’s HD and gives good depth to the photos. Have any suggestions?
I’ve been into photography for about 2 years and I’ve used a Canon EOS Rebel K2. I want to step up to a nice digital camera that’s HD and gives good depth to the photos. Have any suggestions?
Something easy to use too. :)
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Nikon coolpix P-90
im into photography too. im upgrading to a new camera. and this is the one im going to get
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5 DSLRs Under $500
Written by Eric on November 13th, 2007 | 4 Comments
Just in time for the holidays, here’s 5 great DSLRs (with kit lenses) under $500:
1. Canon Rebel XT - The Rebel XT was my first digtal SLR camera. I bought it shortly after it became available in 2005 for $1000 (a Rebel XT is $499 with a lens as of Nov. ‘07). I still use it on almost a daily basis. I’ve shot somewhere around 25,000 – 30,000 shots now. No hiccups yet. Anyway, I can personally vouch for the reliability and image quality that this camera packs. (Read more about the Rebel XT here.)
2. Nikon D40 - I’ve been using a Nikon D40 for a few months. I’m primarily a Canon user; however, I wanted one of these cameras to play around with and to see what Nikon had to offer. I am very pleased with the capabilities of my D40. The D40 is significantly lighter than any DSLR that I’ve ever used, even the Canon Rebel series. It’s now $477. (Read more about the Nikon D40 here.)
3. Pentax K100D - The K100D is compatible with any Pentax lens ever produced. The in-body Shake Reduction (.pdf fact sheet) means that you get image stabilization with every K-Mount lens out there. This is the only DSLR under $500 that does this. The K100D also features a 2.5? LCD, an 11 point AF system with 9 cross-type sensors, ISO 200-3200 and 16-segment multi-pattern metering. All this at $449 is a heck of a deal. (Read some reviews of the K100D here.)
4. Samsung GX-1S - The Samsung GX-1S is a 6.3-megapixel digital SLR featuring world renowned Schneider optics and a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD. The interchangeable-lens DSLR was developed jointly with partner Pentax Corporation, meaning that it accepts K-AF Mount lenses. The $441 GX-1S is essentially a rebadged Pentax *ist DS2, which is just fine for this price.
5. Olympus E330 - The E330 was the first Live View DSLR, meaning that the LCD screen serves as a viewfinder. You won’t find this feature on any other DSLR under $500 (the E330 is $450). The E330’s LCD is “articulated,” it can extend out from the camera body and swivel downward or upward so the E-330 can be held overhead to shoot over a crowd, held at the hip, or even placed on the ground–something that’s not possible with a traditional SLR that relies on an optical viewfinder alone.
It depends on if you want a point and shoot or a DSLR. My personal recommendation is Pentax (if you go with DSLR). All the menu options are easier to use (it’s easier to find exactly what your looking for). The colors “pop” more than Nikon (I can’t speak for Canon). I own a Pentax K100D Super and Pentax is all I will ever shoot with. They are cheaper than Nikon as well.
Here is a great site that can help you figure out what is best for you. You can actually tell it what options you want and it will tell you want camera fits best for you.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp
canon sd890is, sd960is, sd990is, g10
dslr - canon xt, xs…..or nikon d40
Two routs you can go.
1. If you want to buy used you get a 10d or 20d for under a hundred dollars. They are both SLR and you can buy lenses to add to your collection later.
If you want brand new hands down in my mind is the Canon G10 it has good glass and a lot of nice features. I am thinking about buying one of these for when we don’t want to take our big cameras out.