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Im looking into getting a DSLR camera. I have experience with black and white photography and understand the basics of ISO settings, Exposure, Shutter speeds etc...

What are your guys' opinions on an all around, semi-affordable camera. Im looking between $500-$750 in price range. Not sure about brand, Canon? Nikon? What model? Etc...

Any information will help, I dont want to buy something and be unhappy with the results and/or capabilities.

teamben158

Nikon ftw.

D40 with f1.8 50mm lens. Find out if you really are into photography, then upgrade the lens that suits your style. Then if you really get into it, jump to D300 or such.

My 2cents.

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Yea? I've heard good things about the Rebel XTI. ANyone have any input?

skiboarder72

You hit the nail on the head, I've been a pro photographer for 4 years and this is exactly what I tell people when they ask.

teamben158

Personally, I like Nikon over Canon. Reason: My dad had Nikon stuff, so I kind of naturally went towards it.

Honestly, if your just getting into photography and don't have a preference, go somewhere that has both and play around with them. Hold them, snap some pictures, mess with the menus and pick which ever one feels more natural. Both Nikon and Canon will give you great pictures.

Don't worry about "this camera has this and that" until you really want to get into photography. And by get into photography, I mean pretty much go pro or serious enough to drop $5000 on a set up. At that point, then worry about the specifics.

jct

nikon FTW!!!

trdtcpr

Canon XSi

skiboarder72

I would have typed the same thing so I'll just tell you to follow what he said, trust me this is the best advice we can give you at this point

Aroddalobster

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nikon people will say get a nikon.
canon people will say get a canon.
both are great companies, just choose one and learn how to use it.

andino

^^ Yup that's pretty much how it goes.

What brand you start with is the brand you'll stay with since all your equipement will be for the brand and nothing is universal save for filters and memory cards lol