ART Need a cheap, used DSLR

[Artyboy]

I want to get a decent beginner DSLR. I'm not sure what to look for or what's "too dated". Would I be better off getting an older, midrange DSLR or a newer beginner level camera? Just curious about what models I should keep an eye out for? Besides Canon and Nikon what other brands should I look for? I don't want to spend more than $300-$400. Here's an example of something that I was looking at:

Canon Rebel 10d
18-55mm lens
75-300mm lens
flash
hard case

They're asking $500 for that. Any tips or a link to a good buyer's guide would be fantastic.

 

[Aero277]

Honestly, that 10D is going to be pretty dated. Do you know what flash it includes and if it's an older 18-55mm or the IS version?

 

[Aero277]

For your price range, you could probably find a pretty good used XS or XSi on Photography-on-the.net or possibly a T2i.

 

[dmora]

keh.com

 

[Artyboy]

Here's what wikipedia says about the lenses
"The 10D is the last prosumer camera to only be able to mount EF lenses. The 10D was released before Canon made EF-S lenses available.[3] All successive Canon Digital SLR cameras with APS-C sensors can mount the EF-S lenses."

The ad says the 18-55mm lens is efs so I guess that doesn't work. The flash is really tall.

 

[tetsuo]

next week i'm going to be selling my 30d with 2 additional batteries and a couple of cf cards for $325. but there won't be a lens with it. also will be selling a 17-40, 85 1.8, and a 550ex flash.

 

[fatmoocow]

http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wc...tegorySort_10051_10051_-1_29252_lowPrice_list

 

[Idyfohu]

Either buy my Nikon D70S or get a D3X.

 

[Zerosity]

I'm going to sell my Canon Digital Rebel XT and 18-55 Kit Lens. It's got a third party battery grip and I think I have a cheap set of filters for the lens (UV, CPL, something else). I was going to ask $200 for outside sites, but I'd take $150 (plus shipping) from an OTAPr.

 

[Artyboy]

Either buy my Nikon D70S or get a D3X.

What about a D2Xs for $1k

 

[Idyfohu]

What about a D2Xs for $1k

I think you're being serious.

On the Nikon side...D90 is the best bang for your buck IMO. D70 is more than capable and can be had for under $200 for a body.

 

[Artyboy]

I think you're being serious.

On the Nikon side...D90 is the best bang for your buck IMO. D70 is more than capable and can be had for under $200 for a body.

I saw one on craigslist for that. I contacted him and he seemed to think that he was shooting for the stars a little because it's a few years old. Maybe I can talk him down. It had around 9k shots recorded. $1k is way over my budget but I could swing it easily. I do believe in the adage buy once cry once. It's probably a lot more camera than I could ever use, though. What would a couple of decent lenses that would justify paying that much for the body end up costing me? For now I need a macro lens and something for family photo type stuff. I'll probably pick up a telephoto lens down the road, too.

 

[eighteen_psi]

20D/30D is almost certainly the best body value for the money, either system. Definitely for Canon at $200-300 around here. Sweet spot as far as performance too, even compared with a lot of modern bodies. Older than that is somewhat cheaper, sure, but pretty dramatically inferior.

The 18-55's are pretty terrible lenses in either standard or IS form. Do not want. The 75-300's are pure junk, other than the IS which is just mediocre. The modestly priced Canon glass you do want is the 28-135mm IS USM (~$250) and the 50mm 1.8 II (under $100).

20D/30D + 28-135mm. Do it. Throw in the thrifty fifty and you're ballin on a budget.

 

[tun]

i'd recommend the 18-55 II and the 55-250

 

[Idyfohu]

I saw one on craigslist for that. I contacted him and he seemed to think that he was shooting for the stars a little because it's a few years old. Maybe I can talk him down. It had around 9k shots recorded. $1k is way over my budget but I could swing it easily. I do believe in the adage buy once cry once. It's probably a lot more camera than I could ever use, though. What would a couple of decent lenses that would justify paying that much for the body end up costing me? For now I need a macro lens and something for family photo type stuff. I'll probably pick up a telephoto lens down the road, too.

Ah, you were being serious. In all honesty, the D2X was Nikon's top of the line camera and they still fetch a pretty penny...the body and construction is awesome and you can shoot at a ridiculous rate if you need FPS, but if you want a Macro lens and a lens for family, I assume 8FPS isn't necessary. I'd personally look elsewhere. If you're ready to plop down $1K on a body, I'd make it a D7000 in the Nikon family (can't speak for Canon but maybe an older 5Dc).