What is the cheapest high quality SLR camera? I really want a professional camera at an affordable price so that my parents wouldn't mind getting me one for Christmas or my Birthday coming up in December.
2006-11-22 15:15:56 · 6 answers · asked by lvbs793 3 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
The cheapest DSLR that is worth owning is probably the Pentax K110D, and this is coming from a Nikon fan.
Check out this set-up. Here's the body and 2 GB card for $450:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=6222&A=details&Q=&sku=470016&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
..and the "kit" lens for $110:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=12042&A=details&Q=&sku=351693&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
They may be able to reconfigure the package for a few dollars less, but I'll let you figure that out with the people at B&H!
This is a decent camera. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/read_opinion_text.asp?prodkey=pentax_k110d&opinion=33417
If you want "higher" quality and want to spend double the money, get back to me............and I'll tell you about the Nikon D80.
2006-11-22 16:51:22 · answer #1 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you start getting into DSLR it is unwise to go for cheapest as your guideline. Many such as Nikon/Canon offer entry level DSLR decide what you want it to do and what accesories you can add on at a later date. e.g Canon 350D has just been upgraded by a new model which is not significantly better but you should be able to get a good deal on the old one (for a short time!). It also has tonnes of assessories even old SLR lenses fit.
Spend wisely now or you regret going down the cheapest route later when you have some spare cash but can't upgrade what you bought
2006-11-22 21:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikon has a couple high quality digital SLRs, including the D50 (about $650) and the brand new D80 ($1200). The D80 is certainly capable of better image quality than the D50, but obviously it costs quite a bit more. A new entry-level dslr, the D40, will also be coming out soon, and will cost about $499.
2006-11-22 16:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by SLRToday 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry... cheap and high quality do not go together Best for the money is Canon Rebel Digital SLR. I started out with that for my photography business. I still have my original one for sale. So to answer your question.. New... about 1000.00. Used, Im selling my origianl kit, camera body, medium zoom lens, battery, extra battery, 2 memory cards, camera bag, card reader, .... $500.00
2016-03-29 06:15:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pentax k100 or 110, olympus e-500, nikon d50 or the new d40
but to give you the best suggestion i need to know what you will be taking pics of and if its at night/day/do u need a long lens or a wide angle lense?
2006-11-22 17:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by GUNN3R17 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon Rebel XT (not the new XTi)
2006-11-22 23:19:30 · answer #6 · answered by dand370 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋