Which DSLR from Canon/Nikon within 500$
Hi guys!
I am an absolute starter in the field of Photography. Infact I am not a photographer but like photography as a hobby, not profession. At present I have a Sony P200 P&S camera and am planning to buy a DSLR either from Canon or Nikon with a budget of Rs.20000 to Rs.30000 (400$ to 500$).
I prefer a Canon and want something that wouldnt be too difficult for a starter as well as something that can cater me even after I get some experience, not something that after some days of experience will give me an impression of a low end camera.
So all you experienced guys, please recommend me a good camera in this range.
Thanks.
Re: Which DSLR from Canon/Nikon within 500$
If you want to make a one time purchase with that budget, you may want to look into the Sony DSC-R1. Its not an SLR, but it has an APS sized CMOS sensor and a spectacular lens, so you have the image quality benefit of SLR. If you are making the one time purchase with that budget, you wont match the quality of the R1 with any DSLR. If you plan on spending some more money in the future on good lens, you may want to stick with SLR though. Its at the top of your budget, about $500+.
Re: Which DSLR from Canon/Nikon within 500$
Ok guys, I really appreciate all your help till now. I really wanted to take a Canon EOS 40D but it goes off my budget. So I guess I am left with only 3 models:
Canon EOS 1000D Rebel XS (Kit)
Canon EOS 450D Rebel XSi (Kit)
Nikon D60 (Kit)
Moreover, Canon cameras have CMOS sensor while Nikon has CCD. Which is better out of the two?
Now, please recommend me as to which is the best amongst these three.
Re: Which DSLR from Canon/Nikon within 500$
Guys, in India, Canon EOS 450D Rebel XSi comes for Rs.44000 ($880) with bill and warranty and in Rs.32000 ($640) without bill and warranty. Now tell me, is it worth spending the extra amount for warranty or should I opt for one without warranty.
Going without warranty means as soon as I take the camera out of the store, its all my responsibility. As of now, I am planning to go for one without warranty as the price tag with warranty goes off my budget. So please also tell me as to what all things should I check and take care of before doing the payments.
Re: Which DSLR from Canon/Nikon within 500$
I am planning to buy a Canon XSi 450D. With this camera, I am getting a 18-55MM Lens in the kit. I just wanted to know what actually does this 18-55 MM means and more importantly, weather or not this lens has any zoom and if yes, how much.
Re: Which DSLR from Canon/Nikon within 500$
450 (xsi). can be had for a lot less than the MSRP of $799.99 for the 18-55 IS kit. I got mine, plus a 55-250 IS lens, plus shipping and insurance for $860.30.
A little over your budget, but good enough equipment that it will be your last camera purchase for awhile.
Re: Which DSLR from Canon/Nikon within 500$
Thank you everyone for all your valuable suggestions. I finally took a Canon EOS 1000D with a kit lens. I wanted to go for a 450D but it was going a bit above my budget, so went for 1000D as I am just a starter.
The first piece that I took had some defects and it was really nice of the seller who replaced the whole set after 5 days of my purchase.
What I couldnt understand is that after purchasing a sealed packed piece, when I took the first snap, it was numbered 879. I guess a new camera should start with 001.
Secondly, as the kit lens didnt had a IS, most of my pictures get shaked, may be because I dont have a very stable hand. Any recommendation for that.
Last but not the least, even after taking a picture from a tripod, the picture doesnt seem to be very sharp. What I mean is when I used to take pics from my old Sony P200 P&S, it used to capture amazing skin details which this camera doesnt. I believe a bigger sensor should capture much more details. Am I going wrong some where?