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mg23 · 11-22-2007, 09:45 PM

what would you recommend for someone just starting out in photography for under $200? thanks i was looking at this one the z612

mg23 · 11-23-2007, 11:07 PM

bump anyone?

thewake · 11-26-2007, 11:31 AM

Anything that they would actually use. Especially if the camera has a manual mode where the user can select aperature, shutter and focus without the camera overriding everything. Does it have to be digital? Film SLRs can be had for under $200 too.

where'smyturbo? · 11-26-2007, 11:35 AM

really, i wouldn't go kodak..... software blows, on top of the camera sucking horribly. if i were you i would just save up for something more decent, instead of wasting money.

grimm · 11-26-2007, 12:21 PM

check out a canon powershot. I think they are pretty decent little cameras.

poolmike · 11-26-2007, 03:23 PM

I have an older Canon S400. Great little camera. Then again, I can't take a good picture to save my soul. I'm looking into some form of digital SLR for an upgrade, and some instructional how-to.

where'smyturbo? · 11-26-2007, 03:48 PM

i would LOVE a nikon D80.... the size of it fits so nicely in your hands... its got a great weight (in my opinion, heavier than some), and its just amazing.

they have the D80 sized case for the D40, and i would go either way. i just love nikons and i want to play around with one so badly.

on that note, anyone selling an older nikon?

olletsocmit · 11-26-2007, 04:03 PM

noo. kodak is terrible, stay away from that.

what kind of camera are you looking for. point and shoot or SLR?

i have an xTi and love it

where'smyturbo? · 11-26-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olletsocmit

noo. kodak is terrible, stay away from that.

what kind of camera are you looking for. point and shoot or SLR?

i have an xTi and love it

all in opinion.

i'd say try to borrow various types from your friends, if they would let you.
get a feel for them and see which you would prefer.

the whole camera thing, when asking people... its all on opinion. what do you want it to do?

olletsocmit · 11-26-2007, 04:16 PM

yea. where'smyturbo? is right. its all opinion and completely depends on what you want to do with the camera.

grimm · 11-26-2007, 05:22 PM

He said he wants to spend $200 find a DLSR for $200?

ReVision · 11-26-2007, 08:09 PM

I would look into getting a used camera,you can get a very decent camera for a good price.

try www.bhphoto.com

djb5118 · 11-26-2007, 08:17 PM

i have a nikon n75 slr with a 28-80mm lens that i want to get rid of

mg23 · 11-26-2007, 08:18 PM

under $200?

grimm · 11-26-2007, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djb5118

i have a nikon n75 slr with a 28-80mm lens that i want to get rid of

Quote:

Originally Posted by mg23

under $200?

It's not digital camera. It's a film/analog camera.

As far as new goes... this would be what i would get.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...ital_Elph.html

it's only 7mp's but if your main venue for displaying them will be the computer/internet/digital device. It will be more then sufficient. My XT is only an 8mp

djb5118 · 11-27-2007, 02:51 PM

yea its a film slr haha

mg23 · 11-27-2007, 04:08 PM

lol sorry guys im new to everything

jspek · 11-27-2007, 04:22 PM

well what are you trying to achieve with getting a camera? quality? a manual mode? etc...

Quote:

Originally Posted by where'smyturbo?

i would LOVE a nikon D80.... the size of it fits so nicely in your hands... its got a great weight (in my opinion, heavier than some), and its just amazing.

they have the D80 sized case for the D40, and i would go either way. i just love nikons and i want to play around with one so badly.

on that note, anyone selling an older nikon?

how old?

hatchRus · 12-03-2007, 01:49 PM

I just purchased a Kodak Z712 for our family camera and I have no issues with it.
The Z712 has manual controls for people who are trying to get there feet wet in the field of photography, such as myself, and it is also user friendly for those who just want to turn the camera on and take pics. In the future I will get the DSLR that I always wanted, but I think the Kodak Z712 is a great starter/family camera.

Racersky · 12-03-2007, 02:52 PM

Yeah SD1000 is a pretty good start off....cause I had the SD600 and that was awesome for me to use and then I moved up to a DSLR

11-22-2007, 09:45 PM	#1
mg23 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #6216 My Ride: 2008 Nissan 350z iTrader: (1)	looking for a beginners camera... what would you recommend for someone just starting out in photography for under $200? thanks i was looking at this one the z612

11-26-2007, 11:31 AM	#3
thewake Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Jersey Member #385 iTrader: (0)	Anything that they would actually use. Especially if the camera has a manual mode where the user can select aperature, shutter and focus without the camera overriding everything. Does it have to be digital? Film SLRs can be had for under $200 too. __________________ -- Wake

11-26-2007, 12:21 PM	#5
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	check out a canon powershot. I think they are pretty decent little cameras. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-26-2007, 03:23 PM	#6
poolmike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richboro Member #543 My Ride: '68 Kaiser M715/ '37 Ford truck/'47 Dodge truck iTrader: (0)	I have an older Canon S400. Great little camera. Then again, I can't take a good picture to save my soul. I'm looking into some form of digital SLR for an upgrade, and some instructional how-to. __________________ 2012 Honda Accord Touring 1968 Kaiser M715 FrankenJeep 1947 Dodge 1.5 Ton Resto-mod 1937 Ford pick-up 1950 Crosley Farm-o-Road

11-26-2007, 05:22 PM	#11
grimm Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2006 Member #3058 iTrader: (2)	He said he wants to spend $200 find a DLSR for $200? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-23-2007, 11:07 PM	#2
mg23 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #6216 My Ride: 2008 Nissan 350z iTrader: (1)	bump anyone?

11-26-2007, 11:35 AM	#4
where'smyturbo? Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA/Langhorne, PA Member #5694 My Ride: '99.5 Jetta VR6 iTrader: (1)	really, i wouldn't go kodak..... software blows, on top of the camera sucking horribly. if i were you i would just save up for something more decent, instead of wasting money.

11-26-2007, 03:48 PM	#7
where'smyturbo? Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA/Langhorne, PA Member #5694 My Ride: '99.5 Jetta VR6 iTrader: (1)	i would LOVE a nikon D80.... the size of it fits so nicely in your hands... its got a great weight (in my opinion, heavier than some), and its just amazing. they have the D80 sized case for the D40, and i would go either way. i just love nikons and i want to play around with one so badly. on that note, anyone selling an older nikon?

11-26-2007, 04:03 PM	#8
olletsocmit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4210 My Ride: 2008 VW Rabbit iTrader: (1)	noo. kodak is terrible, stay away from that. what kind of camera are you looking for. point and shoot or SLR? i have an xTi and love it

11-26-2007, 04:16 PM	#10
olletsocmit Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montgomeryville, PA Member #4210 My Ride: 2008 VW Rabbit iTrader: (1)	yea. where'smyturbo? is right. its all opinion and completely depends on what you want to do with the camera.

11-26-2007, 08:09 PM	#12
ReVision Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Member #5846 My Ride: 1994 Supra TT iTrader: (0)	I would look into getting a used camera,you can get a very decent camera for a good price. try www.bhphoto.com __________________ 1994 Supra TT 6 Spd To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

11-26-2007, 08:17 PM	#13
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	i have a nikon n75 slr with a 28-80mm lens that i want to get rid of

11-26-2007, 08:18 PM	#14
mg23 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #6216 My Ride: 2008 Nissan 350z iTrader: (1)	under $200?

11-27-2007, 02:51 PM	#16
djb5118 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Member #5884 My Ride: SC300 iTrader: (0)	yea its a film slr haha

11-27-2007, 04:08 PM	#17
mg23 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #6216 My Ride: 2008 Nissan 350z iTrader: (1)	lol sorry guys im new to everything

12-03-2007, 01:49 PM	#19
hatchRus Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE Pennsylvania Member #2740 My Ride: 04 CBR 600 F4i iTrader: (1)	I just purchased a Kodak Z712 for our family camera and I have no issues with it. The Z712 has manual controls for people who are trying to get there feet wet in the field of photography, such as myself, and it is also user friendly for those who just want to turn the camera on and take pics. In the future I will get the DSLR that I always wanted, but I think the Kodak Z712 is a great starter/family camera. __________________ Dont give up on your car dreams

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