DSLRs?

[The_Canuck]

I've been thinking recently about saving some cash and getting a DSLR, but I have no knowledge of the different brands and there offereings, (Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax etc...)

I am a casual picture taker, but I have a passion for great photos, so the DSLRs really appeal to me (lots of lenses,nice high res pictures, advantage of digital) I don't need the best one though, or the absolute cheapest either...

So far I've been thinking either a Nikon D40 or D80...(or D50 - D70) but again I don't know alot so some suggestions on what some other good ones, would be nice ...

Nothing over $1500 would also be good

[johnnynumfiv]

Save your money, wait till you are out of school.

[The_Canuck]

I'm in grade 10...
Can't wait that long...

[johnnynumfiv]

Well in a few years you are gonna be saying to yourself, "wouldn't it be nice to have that [insert amount you blew on a camera here] to get [something more important than a camera]".
I've been kicking myself in the ass for doing the same thing you are thinking of doing.

[jcp123]

My first question is, what is a DSLR? A camera I assume? Digital SLR???

[johnnynumfiv]

My first question is, what is a DSLR? A camera I assume? Digital SLR???

You are correct.

[jcp123]

You are correct.

Gotcha. I'm a 35mm guy and my camera was free, so I shall now exit from the thread.

[The_Canuck]

My first question is, what is a DSLR? A camera I assume? Digital SLR???

Uhh yeah, Digital Single Lens Reflex.

Well in a few years you are gonna be saying to yourself, "wouldn't it be nice to have that [insert amount you blew on a camera here] to get [something more important than a camera]".
I've been kicking myself in the ass for doing the same thing you are thinking of doing.

Well I can't see myself wanting anything more expensive...and $1000 isn't a massive amount of money. I'm planning to go to University so I won't need a car for awhile either...

[baddabang]

Well in a few years you are gonna be saying to yourself, "wouldn't it be nice to have that [insert amount you blew on a camera here] to get [something more important than a camera]".
I've been kicking myself in the ass for doing the same thing you are thinking of doing.

That few years is called "college"

[El Toro Furioso]

Well in a few years you are gonna be saying to yourself, "wouldn't it be nice to have that [insert amount you blew on a camera here] to get [something more important than a camera]".
I've been kicking myself in the ass for doing the same thing you are thinking of doing.

still doing the same, when i was in high school and blew it all on a telescope.

[Quiggs]

I've got a Canon Rebel and I love it.

[2ndclasscitizen]

I wouldn't get a D40, it's really stripped back and your lens choice is limited. It just doesn't seem that brilliant to me.

[Mademan]

www.dpreview.com << very in depth reviews of cameras, their side by side comparison is also handy.

I have a film SLR, so I can't really comment on any of the new DSLRs, but my advice would be to be cautious of how much you spend. If I had bought a SLR back in high school, I would be in a lot of trouble now, because my photography course at University is film during the first year.

[McReis]

Buy one of the cheapest SLR, like a 350d. Then, if you find you're really into shooting, buy some serious lens. Believe me: you don't need nothing better than the cheapest SLR form either Canon or Nikon.

[Cotterik]

definitely a nikon d40

im spending the extra money for a d80 but seeing as your looking at a more casual camera then a d40 is perfect