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Buying a dslr

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I'm going to make the move and buy a dslr. What do you have, do you like it, or what do you not like about it? Did you buy your camera new or used? Any info is greatly appreciated! TIA!
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Re: Buying a dslr

  • rssnlvrrssnlvr

    My first dslr was a Canon Rebel. I loved it and shot with it for about 7 years. I recently upgraded to a Nikon D5100. The entry-level version is a D3100. This camera blows my skirt up, but I'm pretty sure any new dslr would after using one that was 7 years old. The advancements in digital technology in that time have been amazing!

    Best advice is to go to a camera store and actually hold the cameras in your hands. You'll get to ask lots of questions, but most importantly you'll find the camera that feels the best to you. 

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  • SpanishbeautySpanishbeauty

    I have a Canon 40D.  I bought it used off of craiglist about a year ago.  It is now a discontinued model and if I were to do it again I probably would have saved my money and gone for something with a better high ISO.  But, that opinion is based off the fact that my house is fairly dark and I have to up my ISO pretty often.  I would have liked to do the 60D, but I really wasn't crazy about the moveable screen (screamed breakage to me).  An the 50D wasn't a big enough difference (at the time) to make me wait to save up for it.  I love my BFF's 7D, but it's just a little much for me and a little on the heavy side too.  

    I agree with Rssn that you should go and try them out.  I tried my BFF's 7D and liked it so I figured I would like the xxD line as well.  I kinda wish I had tried some Nikons because I love the vibrant colors that comes out of them.  I was just "scared" because I've never owned anything but canons (and one sony).  I thought that it might create more of a learning curve, which I was already worried about, just in upgrading to a DSLR. 

    Check out dpreview.com for great reviews and side by side comparisons.  Once you've narrowed some down go try them out at store (or rent one/them from precision).  Then, if you're willing to wait stalk craigslist/ebay for deals.

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  • fjarilfjaril

    I started with Nikon d80 (d90 now) and currently rock my d700 (we are thinking of upgrading, but i haven't set up business out here, so i'm stalling).

    Before that I have a sweet Cannon Rebel slr and LOVED it, but found I much preferred the feel of the  Nikon in my hand.

    I suggest going to a camera shop and handling different models. There are Sony, Cannon, Nikon, and others out there. Precision on Lamar and 45th is a great place to go look at cameras. You can tell them what you are going to do with it/looking to learn and they'll suggest models for you.

    Spend time with and don't impulse buy :) It's an investment and you don't want to second guess in a few months. I think we visited the d700 3 times before leaving with one :)

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  • MrsMillerTimeMrsMillerTime
    I've got a Nikon D90 that I love.  I bought it brand new (I found an online retailer and got a pretty good deal on it) but I made sure to check out a camera shop locally and hold as many cameras as I could.  After playing with the different cameras and checking out what my friends had, I knew I wanted to get a Nikon and just narrowed it down to the specific model.
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