Entry Level DSLR Recommendations

new2the3 · 11-27-2008, 05:13 PM

I am considering getting an entry level DSLR as a holiday gift next month. I am looking for advice on which cameras are good for newcomers into DSLR while having enough features to last a long time (4 years minimum). I currently have a cannon powershot 800is that is good for a point and shoot but I need something to take my pictures to the next level.

oldaccount · 11-27-2008, 05:28 PM

zomg this has nevar been asked before. i doubt anyone would even be able to answer this question.

ZJP · 11-27-2008, 05:36 PM

Nikon D40

phrozen06 · 11-27-2008, 05:46 PM

Nikon D40x or D60

LOLrance · 11-27-2008, 06:09 PM

what is this...dsrl...you speak of?

c0nstant · 11-27-2008, 06:19 PM

rebel xti

asdflkijd · 11-27-2008, 06:29 PM

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rebel xti

+1 mines for sale

aut0sh0cker · 11-27-2008, 08:27 PM

nikon D40 is pretty nice if you ask me...

SpecC · 11-27-2008, 08:43 PM

XSi is the new one now.

my entry is going to be a 50D or 60D when i have the money

new2the3 · 11-28-2008, 01:55 AM

Any reason to pick the nikon D60 over the canon Xsi?

aznshrek88 · 11-28-2008, 01:56 AM

If you want a EOS 40d its really cheap right now since its being updated with the 50d, but if you want to step down to like an xsi/xti, etc. that would be the entry entry level...they don't have as many manual controls so it depends what you are looking for.

pittsy · 11-28-2008, 02:09 AM

Nikon D60

bmwturbopower · 11-28-2008, 02:18 AM

you know we have a photography forum right? if you have never started out with a DSLR go with either Nikon D60 or Canon Xsi. I'm a Canon guy so whatever you want to chose.

Inspired · 11-28-2008, 02:34 AM

d40/d60 nikon

darkphantom · 11-28-2008, 04:20 AM

thanks....I need to pick one up soon as I get some free cash...actually rims then this!

Blake · 11-28-2008, 04:22 AM

canon rebel xsi

c0nstant · 11-28-2008, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blakepilot

canon rebel xsi

i have an xsi and its my first dslr. i love it

Blake · 11-28-2008, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jh valley

i have an xsi and its my first dslr. i love it

new2the3 · 11-28-2008, 10:25 AM

I am strongly considering buying this. I can get 40% off this price let me know if I should do it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Canon-EOS-Di...1%7C240%3A1307

nardoM4 · 11-28-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

I am strongly considering buying this. I can get 40% off this price let me know if I should do it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Canon-EOS-Di...1%7C240%3A1307

i though about that one too...btw wanna share how you could get 40% off? =D

new2the3 · 11-28-2008, 10:21 PM

10% ebay coupon + 30% live cashback

Subw00er · 11-29-2008, 12:07 AM

d40x or d40 (if you are poor and can find one).

Ps- I have used the rebel xti a bit. I personally hate the interface on it and the Canon feels cheaper than the Nikon. IMO, the d40x is a perfect starter dslr that will take a while to grow out of.

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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Nikon D40
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 306 Rep 15,441 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	XSi is the new one now. my entry is going to be a 50D or 60D when i have the money
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new2the3 Colonel 395 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Any reason to pick the nikon D60 over the canon Xsi?
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11-28-2008, 01:56 AM	#11
aznshrek88 Lieutenant 75 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2007 328i SG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	If you want a EOS 40d its really cheap right now since its being updated with the 50d, but if you want to step down to like an xsi/xti, etc. that would be the entry entry level...they don't have as many manual controls so it depends what you are looking for.
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bmwturbopower Captain 331 Rep 657 Posts Drives: 08' E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (8)	you know we have a photography forum right? if you have never started out with a DSLR go with either Nikon D60 or Canon Xsi. I'm a Canon guy so whatever you want to chose. __________________ /// E92 \| JB4 \| UR DP \| BMS DCI \| H&R \| LC Z2S \|
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Inspired Colonel 156 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	d40/d60 nikon
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new2the3 Colonel 395 Rep 2,067 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I am strongly considering buying this. I can get 40% off this price let me know if I should do it. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Canon-EOS-Di...1%7C240%3A1307
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Subw00er Bates '08 Interlagos Launch 126 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 440i xGC, ZL1, JCW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	d40x or d40 (if you are poor and can find one). Ps- I have used the rebel xti a bit. I personally hate the interface on it and the Canon feels cheaper than the Nikon. IMO, the d40x is a perfect starter dslr that will take a while to grow out of.
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