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Camera Recommendations

emmaaaemmaaa member
in October 2016 Moms
I really want to get a nice camera once LO gets here. I do have a smart phone that takes okay pictures but I feel like I don't take as many pictures or that I really save them elsewhere or print them off from my phone. It has been years since I bought a camera and need all the help I can get.

So basically, I'm clueless. I want a nice camera (preferably one I can change lenses on if needed or upgrade when i'm able) and would like to spend around $500, maybe a little more if I find out that won't be enough for what I want.

Thanks for the input! 
DH: 29 | Me: 29 
Dating: 10/3/08 | Married: 12/27/14
TTC #1: August 2015 | BFP: 2/3/16 | EDD: 10/7/16
DD: 10/5/16
TTC #2: September 2017 | BFP: 4/28/18 | EDD: 1/7/19
DS: 1/9/19
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Re: Camera Recommendations

  • SpaceBurgerSpaceBurger member
    If you can wait, there are some smokin deals around Black Friday/Christmas on the older models. I got DH a DSL last year, and it was suuuuuch a good price. 
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  • samkinssamkins member
    I got a nice Nikon DSL on Groupon, factory refurbished  
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  • emmaaaemmaaa member
    @SpaceBurger That's a good idea! I may scope out some Black Friday deals.
    DH: 29 | Me: 29 
    Dating: 10/3/08 | Married: 12/27/14
    TTC #1: August 2015 | BFP: 2/3/16 | EDD: 10/7/16
    DD: 10/5/16
    TTC #2: September 2017 | BFP: 4/28/18 | EDD: 1/7/19
    DS: 1/9/19
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  • ibabyloveb87ibabyloveb87 member
    I have the Nikon D3200. I have had it for several years now and it's still a fantastic camera for me. My SIL got the same one when she had her son. It's a good starter camera if you're not familiar with DSLR and you really don't have to know a ton. There's lots of good photography blogs and such out there for help too! 
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    DS: 10/20/2016
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  • kelliott09kelliott09 member
    I've had a few different brands over the years and I love Canon. You really can't go wrong with any of them.  :)

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  • von1976von1976 member
    edited August 2016
    We are looking at a refurbished Nikon D3300 (24.2 MP) package on Amazon. It runs about $469 and comes with everything you need. It has very good reviews for an entry-level DSLR.

                                                                                                           
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  • jumpergurljumpergurl member
    I've got a sony alpha 5000 mirrorless that I love. 
    Mirrorless cameras are right up there with the dslrs except they're a lot smaller which I really like and the one I have is very user friendly. Check out b&h photography online. They have really good prices and sometimes include extras with your purchase. I got a free camera bag, battery and sd card with my camera
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  • jbal918jbal918 member
    I love the Canon Rebel Series! I have the t5 at home... We use Nikon when I worked at a studio but I like Canon better for personal use! 
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  • annabenannaannabenanna member
    jumpergurl said:
    I've got a sony alpha 5000 mirrorless that I love. 
    Mirrorless cameras are right up there with the dslrs except they're a lot smaller which I really like and the one I have is very user friendly. Check out b&h photography online. They have really good prices and sometimes include extras with your purchase. I got a free camera bag, battery and sd card with my camera
    I got the same one and I love it!!! It's small enough to take traveling! 
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  • mrskrattmrskratt member
    I would definitely say the Nikon D3300. If you can wait until the holiday season, I know they had a crazy good deal at SAMS club last year for a whole bundle. 
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