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 07/08/2009 05:31:14 PM · #1
Hey guys I've been doing photography for quite some time now, but I've been using a friend's camera.

Now that I am going away for college, I would like to purchase my own camera and lens (with all the fixins basically).

And since I am a student, of course, I am on a budget.

So I was just wondering what is on the market that is worthwhile and affordable.

Thanks

- The BigShow
 07/08/2009 05:38:47 PM · #2
What camera/lens were you borrowing?

That might be a starting point as to what your used to shooting with, then we can make a recommend based on that..

07/08/2009 05:52:57 PM · #3
how much do you want to spend and what one or two features are most important to you?
 07/08/2009 06:33:31 PM · #4
I was using a Nikon D90 Black SLR, pretty nifty camera.

But I'm looking for something around 300-500, I know my options are slim but I just want to get the best I can.

As for features, I really don't have any that are really important to me, maybe I'm just not good enough to have anything important to me yet haha.

I was looking at the Nikon D60 and I was liking that, since it's close to my old one, but it's still a little out of my price range, which leads me to the D40, but I'm just wondering if anyone has any input on that, or what they like in the 300-500 range.

Thanks

- The BigShow
 07/08/2009 06:55:55 PM · #5
In your price range you should be able to pick up a pretty good used Nikon D80, D90 or D200 off off E-Bay. If you want new then go with the D60, you can pick it up with a kit lens at B&H for $546.95 right now with free shipping.

D60 w/ Kit Lens
 07/08/2009 07:13:29 PM · #6
Howdy, and welcome to DPC.
07/08/2009 07:56:18 PM · #7
I have a D70 which is a couple of years old now but a solid nikon offering. See if you can find some used ones for a good price.
 07/08/2009 09:53:02 PM · #8
If he was really your friend, he would have loaned you his Canon. WHUUUUUUT??! ;-)

Welcome to DPC(pronounced "deepak")
 07/08/2009 10:08:37 PM · #9
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
Welcome to DPC(pronounced "deepak")


Really? all along I have pronouncing it duhpuck. :)
 07/08/2009 10:18:00 PM · #10
According to both B&H and other local camera shops, they are willing to purchase my Nikon D2h (the only camera i've ever shot with) for... wait for it... the grand sum of $25.

That's right, the camera I paid $3200 for 6 years ago, my baby that has been there for every photo i've ever made, is worth $25. But I mean I still take pictures with it, obviously, so somewhere out there you gotta be able to pick up a cheap, good quality used camera to get you through college.
 07/08/2009 10:38:47 PM · #11
Adam, are you serious? $25 ?! Your camera is very fast and 4 megapixels isn't bad considering how fast it is. I guess the new models come out and they want to sell lenses so they make these sales.

To the OP, I suggest you go with a pro-sumer level cam first.
 07/08/2009 10:42:12 PM · #12
$25 they told me! I almost threw up. I think i may have the least valuable camera on DPC, haha
 07/08/2009 10:55:15 PM · #13
Originally posted by RulerZigzag:
Adam, are you serious? $25 ?! Your camera is very fast and 4 megapixels isn't bad considering how fast it is. I guess the new models come out and they want to sell lenses so they make these sales.

To the OP, I suggest you go with a pro-sumer level cam first.


How much would you pay for a 6 year old 4mp camera??

yup, thought so.
 07/08/2009 10:59:08 PM · #14
I would think the camera would hold its value on par with other 6 y/0 cameras. So I thought.
 07/08/2009 11:34:04 PM · #15
I will offer you a premium price of $30 for your D2h. I could use a backup body :P
 07/08/2009 11:43:05 PM · #16
Sorry this got off topic - and guess what? I'm keeping it off topic.

This is a recent ad from an Irish buy and sell site - your camera still has value.

//www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=126950&cat=51
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