2006-10-08 03:35:24 · 5 answers · asked by ccccccccdddddgggggrrrrwwwsszcvbn 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The Pentax *ist DS has pretty good review and is now heavily discounted, less than $400 for the body only. Here's a quick price comparison:
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=4797056/search=pentax+ist
check with bargain websites such as fatwallet.com to search for coupons and other specials.
In the long run, you may be better off with a low end DSLR from Nikon or Canon, simply for the large selection of lens and accessories.
2006-10-08 03:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Chuckie 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Probably a close-out Pentax *ist, but.......... For a little more, get a Nikon D50. I'm finding it a little cheaper than the Pentax K100D. It has a few "consumer friendly" automatic modes, but still offers total photographic control when you are ready to take charge. Get a "decent" lens, such as their Nikkor AF-S 18-70 f/3.5-4.5G ED DX lens and not the "kit" lens. This pair will cost you less than $1,000 and you will be very happy with it. If you want more lenses for the same money, you can get this camera with two "kit" lenses that are decent, but not as good for the long haul as the one I mentioned. When you are ready to add lenses, the sky is the limit with Nikon. Get a 1 GB memory card, such as the Sandisk "Ultra" for decent write speed. You can get these in the $30 range. An "Extreme" is faster, but I doubt anyone would notice the difference except a pro.
Someone else wil undoubtedly recommend a similar Canon camera and I will not dispute that choice. I know Nikons and someone else knows Canons. Both are excellent cameras and you will never outgrow their system offerings.
2006-10-08 10:07:33 · answer #2 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want a new one? Nikon D 70 (in a set with 2 lenses you get a better value/price ratio) is really good, but not the cheapest. Low end cameras from Nikon, Canon, Pentax or Kodak can be found new at reasonable prices, but those you may as well get second hand. As the choice for lenses and other parts (e.g. flash) is better, you should go for Canon or Nikon.
2006-10-08 03:58:37 · answer #3 · answered by corleone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats a DSLR
2006-10-08 03:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The one you don't have to upgrade next year.
2006-10-08 04:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋