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Digital SLR Camera Recommendations

diannicadiannica
in March 2011 Moms
I am thinking about purchasing a SLR camera.  I currently have a Canon Powershot which does a good enough job but I would really like something that takes nicer pictures.  I don't want to spend too much either (since I'm not a professional Wink) Is it possible to keep under $500??  Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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  • bryanddani2009bryanddani2009
    I just got the Canon Rebel T1i for Christmas and I love it!!  It's really light-weight and takes amazing pictures.  I think it runs about $700 dollars though :(  I would definitely recommend it and it got great reviews from Consumer Reports!  Good luck!
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  • missmiss307missmiss307 member
    I have an Olympus E520, and it's pretty good. It's a lower-end SLR, so it's not as nice as some of the more expensive Canons and Nikons, but for someone who takes pictures casually, it's pretty good. I think we paid less than $400 for mine.
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  • Green*FlamingoGreen*Flamingo member

    Another plug for the Canon T1i! The kit lense that it comes with is pretty good too, so no need for another spendy purchase unless you want to zoom a ton.

     

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  • MissYouDietCokeMissYouDietCoke

    I'm also a Canon T1i owner/advocate! 

    I got mine for under $600 from butterflyphoto.com, I think, but I ordered the body only.  I got a fixed 50mm lens instead (under $100 bucks).  With the LO coming, I wish I had more of a wide angle lens.   Translated, while I love my 50 prime, get the kit lens!  

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  • OctGirl80OctGirl80 member
    I love my Canon Rebel (an older DSLR than the T1i). I spent time on ebay looking for a good deal and ended up with a package that came with 2 lenses, extra battery and memory card. I think it might have been around $800 at the time. I'm hoping to upgrade in the next year or so, but I'll stay with Canon and so I can use all the same lenses, batteries & memory cards. Good luck with your search.
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  • randommooserandommoose

    The Sony Alpha series is actually seated in that price range.  On the other hand... 

    The Canon T1i/T2i and Nikon D3000/D5000 are all solid bets under $1200, depending on where the sale is... and you WILL need a sale for those.  The D3000 is probably cheapest of the lot, a good bet.  I own the D5000, and highly recommend it.

    Try this article (or a Google Search): https://entry-level-dslr-camera-review.toptenreviews.com/

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