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I need suggestions of cameras for my Graduation present

I need suggestions of cameras for my Graduation present

Started by Redstar55 on June 16, 2011

8 Comments

Redstar55 said #1 Jun 16, 2011 at 4:53pm

Hey guys, I am looking for a good camera (not a point and shoot) but like a professional kind of camera that blurs out the background. I believe they are called DSLR cameras, and there are extensions you can buy with them. I was wondering if you guys knew any that I could get for under $300. (My parents might get one for me for graduation. I don't want to push over that because after all it is a gift, and I should be thankful that I get one.) I will probably just be using it to take pictures of nature (in my backyard), friends, and artistic photos.

Emma Kavanagh said #2 Jun 24, 2011 at 9:46am

urm i am not sure about dollars but i have a nikon d60 which is brilliant it comes with a standard lens but i have got some brilliant photos with it. I personally think that nikon have some of the best photography cameras going but it really depends on how offer you are going to use it and lens can get very expensive. My personal advice would to go into a camera store and tell the adviser what you are looking for and they can recommend the type of camera and also show you how to use it :D hope this helps a little

em xx

Redstar55 said #3 Jun 24, 2011 at 9:10pm

Thanks! I have no clue on where to buy them at though... I haven't seen any camera shops in my area, but I'll look it up on google maps.

AX said #4 Aug 23, 2011 at 8:44pm

The Canon s95 is a very good point and shoot compacted digital camera. It has so many features such as changing the color tone of the picture, fisheye effect, miniacture effect, etc. And this one is extremely good under low light circumstances. I bought this recently for $368 on ebay. I know this might be a little bit over your buget, but it'll last a long time.

crissy maciel said #5 Aug 24, 2011 at 11:36am

Canon Rebel XS for around $300-$400

Go for the body only.

Try ebay, look up online. I personally would not mind buying one used if it's in proper condition. Some people take wonderful care of it and then really get into photography, decide to upgrade to a different camrea body within a few months and have a camera body collecting dust.

You want a lens with a good depth of field.

So buy the 50mm 1.4 lens separate. Keeping in mind that most lenses are in the $500 range, this is a steal for around $100.

That's if you really want a DSLR. it's real cheap compared to the other bodies/lense.

Canon Rebel XS comes with a kit lens but it's around $600!

Tammy Tew said #6 Dec 31, 2011 at 9:23am

Hi guys!

First of all, HAPPPPPPY NEW YEAR!!!! 2011 went by FAST, but hopefully 2012 will be the best year yet. In honor of the new year, my friend Carly and I have decided to put together a New Year's Giveaway: a cute and fashionable mint green Diana camera! :)

http://distortedframes.onsugar.com/Diana-Dreamer-Giveaway-21106741

Come check it out! ;) We don't bite.

Thank you so much for the support, and hope you guys aren't partying too hard this New Year's Eve!!

Be safe. Lots of love,

Carly & Tammy

Michelle Chavez said #7 Mar 29, 2012 at 11:45pm

I too am searching for a new camera as well. I however, am looking for a point and shoot camera. Nikon, Cannon, Fuji... I have now idea what to do?

I'm loooking for something with GREAT quality and still and point and shoot. Any suggestions?

Mask said #8 Oct 23, 2012 at 7:56pm

Redstar - You can check out this place for your DSLR

Michelle - I like the Panasonic because of its design and wide angel Leica lens. I have been using it for years and its great.

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