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please rec a SLR camera

sarahjaredsarahjared
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I can't afford the very top of the line, professional versions but I want a good camera.  I don't have time to take a class or spend a lot of time messing with one so I need a user friendly one.
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Re: please rec a SLR camera

  • TUGOsQueenTUGOsQueen member

    We have the Nikon D90 and love it.It has easy auto settings but tons of features including video.

    There is huge price range difference in SLRs also so if you had a price range in mind that would be helpful with suggestions. 

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  • PinkPianoPinkPiano

    I'm getting ready to purchase my first DSLR.  Anyhow, I've been doing tons of research.

    This website is helpful...

    https://www.kenrockwell.com/

    He basically recommends the Nikon D40.  We already have a non-digital SLR Canon so I'm just going to buy a new body and use the same lense we have, otherwise I probably would have went with the D40.

    Also...if you do decide to go with the D40, our meijer had it on sale for $400.  It's not on the website.  I think Walmart sells it for $500 so it's a decent amount of savings. 

    We went to a camera shop yesterday and the prices are scary!!!!  I'm 99% sure I'm buying a used one from a different camera store, it's still guaranteed for 90 days if that's something you'd want to consider.

     

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  • sarahjaredsarahjared
    Definitely has to be under $1000.  It would be great if I could get one $500 or less. (dreaming, I know)
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  • PinkPianoPinkPiano

    One more thing...you may want to check www.techbargains.com to search for the best price.

    I just ordered mine!  I got it at www.adorama.com.  Can't wait till it gets here!

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  • r9stedtr9stedt
    A lot of ladies on here have the nikon d40. Mamarazzi, joseysbride, pin, jw, and myself. I love it!
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  • JCS2007JCS2007
    We have just started looking and are trying to stay under $750 or so- the Nikon D40 or Nikon D3000 have been most recommended to me so far for a more entry level DSLR under $1,000. The D40 is no longer being made, the D3000 basically replaces it, but you can still find the D40 being sold.
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