Em
i was looking for a camera that would be less than a canon rebel!! but i really like the rebel!! but it is way too expensive!! i am looking for a kit that has the lens included in it.
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What do you consider "way too expensive?" I ask because new DSLRs start at about $450. And if you like the Canon Rebel, you should know there are three current Rebel models. The XS, XSi and T1i. The XS is the cheapest and is sold for about $500 with the 18-55mm IS kit lens. The T1i is the newest and most expensive Rebel at about $750 with the same kit lens. With the exception of shooting video, the Rebel XS can do almost everything the T1i can do and use all the same lenses.
As someone else mentioned, there's also the Nikon D40 if you can find any remaining in stock. These were selling for a about $450 with an 18-55mm kit lens. The D40's replacement, the D3000 sells for about $550 with an 18-55mm VR kit lens. There's no difference in quality between Canon and Nikon. Which is better boils down to personal preference when you actually handle the cameras in person. I've shot both all my life and I like both. I currently shoot Canon but will also happily recommend Nikon.
You should also know that Olympus, Pentax, Sony and others offer DSLRs as alternatives to the more common Canon and Nikon brands. Occasionally, these cameras will be cheaper than Canon or Nikon by a few dollars at any given price range but, even Pentax's cheapest entry level cameras start at about $450 with an 18-55mm kit lens which is no cheaper than the cheapest Nikon or Canon with a rebate. (Canon is offering rebates on certain cameras through January 2010)
Check http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphotovideo.com for prices. These are two of the best known online retailers of DSLR cameras. There is also http://www.keh.com which is one of the biggest online dealers of used cameras.
What do you consider "way too expensive?" I ask because new DSLRs start at about $450. And if you like the Canon Rebel, you should know there are three current Rebel models. The XS, XSi and T1i. The XS is the cheapest and is sold for about $500 with the 18-55mm IS kit lens. The T1i is the newest and most expensive Rebel at about $750 with the same kit lens. With the exception of shooting video, the Rebel XS can do almost everything the T1i can do and use all the same lenses.
As someone else mentioned, there's also the Nikon D40 if you can find any remaining in stock. These were selling for a about $450 with an 18-55mm kit lens. The D40's replacement, the D3000 sells for about $550 with an 18-55mm VR kit lens. There's no difference in quality between Canon and Nikon. Which is better boils down to personal preference when you actually handle the cameras in person. I've shot both all my life and I like both. I currently shoot Canon but will also happily recommend Nikon.
You should also know that Olympus, Pentax, Sony and others offer DSLRs as alternatives to the more common Canon and Nikon brands. Occasionally, these cameras will be cheaper than Canon or Nikon by a few dollars at any given price range but, even Pentax's cheapest entry level cameras start at about $450 with an 18-55mm kit lens which is no cheaper than the cheapest Nikon or Canon with a rebate. (Canon is offering rebates on certain cameras through January 2010)
Check http://www.adorama.com or http://www.bhphotovideo.com for prices. These are two of the best known online retailers of DSLR cameras. There is also http://www.keh.com which is one of the biggest online dealers of used cameras.
What is the best digital camera out there?
Shroomy
I am looking for a really good digital camera that an amateur like myself can easily use.
I prefer something from Canon, Nikon, or Samsung, but I'm not too picky about the brand.
The price doesn't matter as long as it's not too expensive.
It needs to be something that doesn't die right away, and I would like it to be pretty small.
Thanks!
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I would suggestion these are good quality digital cameras (take good pictures, good of megapixel, good zoom, small) and inexpensive :
Canon PowerShot SD1400IS : 14.1 MP, 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output, Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined settings, New scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations, etc. (Announced : February, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJJ4?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035FZJJ4
Canon PowerShot SD780IS : 12.1MP, 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5-inch LCD, Record video in beautiful high definition, Face Detection Self-Timer, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Red-eye Correction, etc. (Announced : February, 2009)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER47Y?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER47Y
Nikon Coolpix S570 : 12MP, 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD, 4-way VR image stabilization system, Scene Auto Selector and Smart Portrait System, etc. (Announced : August, 2009)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KANX84?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002KANX84
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 : 14.1MP, 10x optical zoom Sony G-Lens, 3.0-inch LCD screen, HD Movie mode (720p), Capture breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama Mode, iAuto automatically optimizes camera settings, Smile Shutter technology automatically captures a smile, etc. (Announced : February, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033VKKB2?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0033VKKB2
I would suggestion these are good quality digital cameras (take good pictures, good of megapixel, good zoom, small) and inexpensive :
Canon PowerShot SD1400IS : 14.1 MP, 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-Inch LCD, 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output, Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined settings, New scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations, etc. (Announced : February, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035FZJJ4?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035FZJJ4
Canon PowerShot SD780IS : 12.1MP, 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5-inch LCD, Record video in beautiful high definition, Face Detection Self-Timer, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Red-eye Correction, etc. (Announced : February, 2009)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001SER47Y?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001SER47Y
Nikon Coolpix S570 : 12MP, 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens, 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD, 4-way VR image stabilization system, Scene Auto Selector and Smart Portrait System, etc. (Announced : August, 2009)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002KANX84?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002KANX84
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 : 14.1MP, 10x optical zoom Sony G-Lens, 3.0-inch LCD screen, HD Movie mode (720p), Capture breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama Mode, iAuto automatically optimizes camera settings, Smile Shutter technology automatically captures a smile, etc. (Announced : February, 2010)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033VKKB2?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0033VKKB2
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