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 15:16:34 · 11 answers · asked by lvbs793 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
if you want digital think about this one
nikon D50
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50/
im looking at it myself for xmas, it will be marked down pretty well on black friday.
2006-11-22 15:49:21 · answer #1 · answered by thejokker 5 · 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
2016-03-29 06:15:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a Canon A1 is an excellent choice, they are not totally plastic, like the Rebels are and there more lenses available for it than you can imagine. The same is true of either the OM1 or the OM2 from Olympus, but they are lighter weight and smaller - far more comfortable. There are no flies on Pentax or Nikon. I have had Canons, Olympus and Pentax, but most people shooting a 35mm SLR Nikon think they are walking around with the best.
The word camera is Latin for Box or room (chamber), other than that, the lenses aer the only difference and there is no difference that you can discern in any of the lenses for the above cameras.
The rest is between your ears, that is where good photography comes from.
You can call www.keh.com and if Arthur answers the phone, you are in luck.
2006-11-23 00:41:17 · answer #3 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 1⤊ 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
2006-11-22 21:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by Texas Tiger 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pentax K100 with a 50 mm F2 lens, a perfect starter camera, inexpensive and reliable.
2006-11-22 16:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by Reo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olympus E-500 2 lens kit.
2006-11-22 23:24:25 · answer #6 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you want the cheapest SLR camera you can find.
I have the Nikon D70 and I really love it.
2006-11-26 10:54:42 · answer #7 · answered by queen_of_aksum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Canon EOS Rebel definitely, most students of photography start out with this camera.
2006-11-23 03:38:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i assume you want a film camera....so look at the nikon n90. used to cost about a thousand bucks, but you can get one now for $150
2006-11-22 15:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by lazy_magnet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a used Nikon. They are not cheap but by far the best.
2006-11-22 15:20:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋