I'm want to buy my girlfriend a camera for christmas.
I can ask her what she wants cause then she will know what I'm getting.
All i know is she wants a SLR camera that is not digital.
Any help?
2007-12-15 16:39:51 · 8 answers · asked by DHack 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Thats Cheap!!!!
2007-12-15 16:40:25 · update #1
SLR is the type of lens: Single-Lens Reflex.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-lens_reflex_camera
They are a lot faster than regular digital cameras (in capturing an image and producing it, etc.)
So I suggest going to best buy or futureshop and trying out the Canon Digital Rebel XTi, Nikon D40-D70, and so on.
They are higher up in price, but offer a lot more options and ofcourse more professional photographs than regular cameras.
I hope that helps
:D
Good Luck
2007-12-15 16:44:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If you're okay going used, do that. Check camera shops, they should have a good selection. Failing that, check pawn shops, but try to bring along a knowledgeable person. The "technology" that makes SLR cameras work has changed VERY little over the years. I have a late 60s Nikon camera that does anything a new Nikon would do and I find it extremely enjoyable to use, since it's not cluttered up with extra features I don't need.
Good luck!
2007-12-15 16:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a film SLR camera you want to decide if you want a brand new one, which will be highly automated (and probably expensive), or a used classic camera.
If you go the classic route, you'll be looking for something like a Pentax Spotmatic, an Olympus OM-1, or a Nikon F2 (all cameras I own, and am familiar with). These are all cameras you can actually use, and take pictures with. Other classics are best kept on the shelf as display items, as they are fragile and not terribly reliable (e.g. Miranda).
Don't forget that you need lenses too.
2007-12-15 16:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by laurahal42 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Digital is definitley the way of the future, but photo purists still prefer the output of film(versus digital). This being so-w/digital becoming so popular-you can accquire a nice film SLR at a decent price. Try checking a camera store, even eBay. I have gotten some decent cameras and lenses from there and saved a lot of money.
Canon seems to be the most affordable w/ a great choice of lenses.
PS lenses are usually extra w/ a SLR camera.
2007-12-15 16:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by debberu 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Film SLR are cheap these days. Try to visit your local camera store.
2007-12-15 16:44:52 · answer #5 · answered by SASA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you cant get a cheap one. so if youre looking for something to get her thats cheap, a slr is not the way to go.
2007-12-15 16:42:53 · answer #6 · answered by rotten.sushi 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nikon. It may be expensive, but its totally worth it. they use the best kind of glass for their lenses and everything. Its way better than cannon.
2007-12-15 16:45:02 · answer #7 · answered by Randomness 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
minota or cannon, lika makes a good one. costly though. need lens too.
2007-12-15 16:43:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋