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Kellie · 07-08-2011, 11:47 AM

I figured there will be lots of camera users on here, so was wondering what you guys think a good entry level SLR will be. This will mainly be for personal use, but may be used to shoot models in the future. Also not looking to spend a ton of money on it

Chris · 07-08-2011, 11:53 AM

a canon t3 is like 599 or 699
you can get the lower canon series that are a few yeras old like the t2i t1i off craigslist pretty cheap

CYF · 07-08-2011, 11:59 AM

take a look at the Canon Rebel line. Starts at $399 I think. The t3/t2 that Chris posted is part of that lineup.

The Rebel is probably the best entry-level dlsr that I know of.

Grapesoda · 07-08-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kellie

I figured there will be lots of camera users on here, so was wondering what you guys think a good entry level SLR will be. This will mainly be for personal use, but may be used to shoot models in the future. Also not looking to spend a ton of money on it

any 'new' canon, nikon kit abouit $1000 usd +/-

Kellie · 07-08-2011, 12:07 PM

Ya I'm leaning towards the Canon Rebel too, whereas my husband is wanting a Nikon (3100). So trying to see which is the better between the two.

JFK · 07-08-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kellie

Ya I'm leaning towards the Canon Rebel too, whereas my husband is wanting a Nikon (3100). So trying to see which is the better between the two.

listen to the old man

camsvipdotcom · 07-08-2011, 02:08 PM

Canon Rebel T1i/T2i would be good as entry-level.
An extra sent of quality lens would be good as well, the kit lens is decent but you can do better.

Grapesoda · 07-08-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kellie

Ya I'm leaning towards the Canon Rebel too, whereas my husband is wanting a Nikon (3100). So trying to see which is the better between the two.

makes no real difference, nikon has a more acurate flash system tho....

INever · 07-08-2011, 03:01 PM

Olympus...........Their different 4:3 lens system that creates a more square shaped photo image......worth checking out.

GARY LEE · 07-09-2011, 01:18 AM

canon-nikon.....pc-mac.....blonde-brunette. All opinion, but mine is; Canon makes best bodies, Canon makes best glass, and even though I love and use Canon the Nikon flash system blows Canon away. Just opinion for most but to me just the facts ma'm.

twistyneck · 07-09-2011, 01:46 AM

Argus C3. Built like a tank, easy to use, awesome quality images.

HomerSimpson · 07-09-2011, 03:40 AM

Nikon D80

iSpyCams · 07-09-2011, 07:17 AM

I got a 3100 for my wife even though we originally were interested in DSLR's after playing with a friend's Rebel.

When we did the research it seemed the video capabilities of the 3100 were superior so we went with that, although it's been 6 months and I don't think we've ever shot a single video, we are happy with the camera.

The Duck · 07-09-2011, 08:07 AM

I would go for a budget to mid-range Nikon, make sure you get a kit lens with vibration reduction known as... VR!

candyflip · 07-09-2011, 08:08 AM

I have a Canon 60D and I love, but I also just snagged a hardly used 5D MkII for a great price. The 60D is pretty much the top of the line, for consumer level DSLR.

I mostly take photos of my kids and use them both for filming.

drmadcat · 07-09-2011, 08:29 AM

i use a nikon d40/d40x/d90 i like nikon good low cost camera

barcodes · 07-09-2011, 09:37 AM

Im not a nikon guy but have been looking into them recently. I think I heard people had some issues with the 3100 and auto focus, like there wasn't a motor, and if you want autofocus, you need special lenses which in the end will limit you.

The d90 is really nice, takes awesome hd video and you can get a rly nice used one here for 649 bucks. http://www.usedcameras.com/SearchRes...show=10&page=5

new ones i think are like 799 bucks

this guy uses a d90 for his hd stuff, check out some of his videos. obviously hes done some post on the movies but its still a great example of what you can do.

http://vimeo.com/22080133

here are some image examples full res
http://www.pixel-peeper.com/cameras/?camera=1039

Young · 07-09-2011, 12:24 PM

The only thing coming close to the Canon line as far as video is concerned is the Panasonic GH2. So if video is a concern go with the T2i, T3 or 60D.

Socks · 07-09-2011, 06:30 PM

Which is the Nikon that many TV shows and film directors are using in their feature length films? They say they're good enough to replace the $50k+ tanks that they use for certain shots, and are great because they can get shots they couldn't get with those huge cameras.. I think it's around $3k? D70? D7? something like that? Sorry off topic

On topic.. I have the 6.4mp Canon Rebel and it's totally fine for everything I ever do. I bet you can get one real cheap.

candyflip · 07-09-2011, 08:59 PM

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Which is the Nikon that many TV shows and film directors are using in their feature length films? They say they're good enough to replace the $50k+ tanks that they use for certain shots, and are great because they can get shots they couldn't get with those huge cameras.. I think it's around $3k? D70? D7? something like that? Sorry off topic

On topic.. I have the 6.4mp Canon Rebel and it's totally fine for everything I ever do. I bet you can get one real cheap.

Canon 5D MkII is quite popular on lots of small budget motion picture projects.

I just came from a pre-production meeting for a film project I'm working on and there were no less than 5 of them hanging around the meeting/party. These folks are all serious film geeks too, so that says something about what DSLRs are capable of.

Aside from the RED camera's, Sony has a line that dedicated video camera with specs better than the current crop of DSLRs.

http://blog.abelcine.com/2011/03/25/...uper-35-fs100/

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Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,478	Which is the Nikon that many TV shows and film directors are using in their feature length films? They say they're good enough to replace the $50k+ tanks that they use for certain shots, and are great because they can get shots they couldn't get with those huge cameras.. I think it's around $3k? D70? D7? something like that? Sorry off topic On topic.. I have the 6.4mp Canon Rebel and it's totally fine for everything I ever do. I bet you can get one real cheap.