How's this SLR?

[AMDDDA]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6830113086

I need a new camera, this 6.0 MP one has digital noise (lots of it) even at an ISO of 80, and it has a scratched up lens.

I really need an SLR under 600$, too, is that one I posted a link to good?

[MWISimmer]

....and it has a scratched up lens....

Don't go near it, that's a knackered camera

[ThatOnePerson]

CD, I think he meant his old camera has a scratched up lens. I believe the one he posted is the nikon competitor to the canon rebel? Ive had no problems with my rebel so hopefully the nikon will be a good one as well.

[AMDDDA]

....and it has a scratched up lens....

Don't go near it, that's a knackered camera

Yeah, I meant my old one  ;D

[MWISimmer]

oops, misunderstood that. sorry.

[Mictheslik]

I'm a Canon man and would advise on an older rebel (350/400D) (or XT, XTi in the states) which you can pick up quite cheaply these days. You can even get a second hand 10D for circa $400 now....

The D40x is a good camera, just beware the AF system. This camera will only have AF if you buy lenses with a built in motor system.....i.e. the camera won't work with the whole Nikkor lens range (unlike the D80, or any of Canon's SLRs)

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[Mushroom_Farmer]

Look to spend at least $600 for a good new digital SLR. If you go for auto stabilization and/or auto focus make sure it's built into the camera body and NOT the lens, the exception being if you don't plan on buying extra lenses.

[BAW0343]

Look to spend at least $600 for a good new digital SLR. If you go for auto stabilization and/or auto focus make sure it's built into the camera body and NOT the lens, the exception being if you don't plan on buying extra lenses.

As far as I know stabilization is made in the lens only. Very few cameras have that built in to the body. And now with new models coming out many slightly older cameras can be bought new for less then $600.

As I side note I think I prefer the older models such as the Rebel XTi and XT series because of all these new models coming out with video recording and many features you would find in a bridge camera. They are making the bridge more like the SLR's and the SLR's more like the bridge cameras. Soon the only thing making them different is size and the ability to change the lens.


Anyway I am also a Canon guy and really have nothing against nikon but will always recommend Canon if someone asks.

[Mushroom_Farmer]

Yes, very few have stabilization built into the body. Pentax, Olympus, and Sony I know have it. BUT if it's built into the lens it has to be in every lens you buy in order to be available, which will get expensive.
 Image stabilization of any kind should be a feature to consider if you are in low-light situations that require longer exposures, take  telephoto shots of still objects, take picture indoors, or simply have naturally shaky hands.
 If the main use of the camera is to photograph fast moving objects, like aircraft, image stabilazation really isn't necessary.
 And yes, buying a used camera isn't a bad way to go. I bought all of mine used and have no regrets.
 Most importantly, pick a camera that feels comfortable in your hand.

[Isak922]

Just taking a look at Circuit City's website (If that's available in your area =P), the A300 from Sony, Canon XS, and Nikon D60 are all going for about $600 right now Course, for the XS and D60, those I believe are sale prices.

I should really stumble over to those more often in my downtime at work

-Edit-

Linkies!

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Canon-Digital-Rebel-XS-10-1-Megapixel-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-Lens-Black-REBELXS1855K/sem/rpsm/oid/216713/catOid/-16942/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Nikon-D60-10-2-Megapixel-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-Lens-Black-D60KIT1855VR/sem/rpsm/oid/203740/catOid/-16942/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-alpha-DSLR-A300K-10-2-Megapixel-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-70mm-Lens-Black-DSLRA300K/sem/rpsm/oid/206005/catOid/-16942/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

[The Ruptured Duck]

Go for the Canon Xti.  It is an excellent camera that has served me very well.  Unfortunately there hasn't been the massive mark down that was predicted when the 450 came out, however you should be able to find one on amazon or another online shop for about $400-$500 with only the kit lens