It's finally here!

[dutchmasterflex]

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/4446/firstpic5yx.jpg

D50 with Burt Renoylds

[sameerrao]

D50 might be in your price range

[TT]

With only 600 USD you won't get much and indeed, the only one that could be in your range is the D50. Don't know which is the stock lense for it, but it it's the same as the D70, it's a good one. If you want to go for Canon's 350D you'll need to plan more money and also, the stock lense suck ass... so even more money to buy a proper one :D

[sameerrao]

^^ i agree save up till you get $1000-1200 in your piggie bank and buy a EOS Rebel or D70 with a decent lense

[5vz-fe]

If u really insist on buying a $600 SLR

http://www.prestigecamera.com/product~id~nkd50kit3.htm

but I strongly suggest u reconsider, I also believe that 350D is a better choice if u not planning on upgrading for a bit of time.

[Zot09]

That is a pretty tough choice, but with $600 you are unfortunately quite limited on your choices. As many others have stated, the D50 is probably the only camera available in your price range, but it may be a worthwhile thing to wait and save up a little more money for the 350D. Trust me, instead of buying the regular digital rebel, I waited and bought the 20D later on. I could not be happier!

You can't go wrong with a Canon! :mrgreen:

[dutchmasterflex]

I looked up prices and saw that the 350D is in the 700-800 range..

I'm willing the cough up the extra loot for something with the latest technology..

What would be a good all around lens to get with it since the lens that comes with it sucks?

[nthfinity]

well... just for my own reference...
i wont buy a lens that cost less then $800... and its more likely that i'd spend more...

i didnt think the quality was there til i saw the difference myself...

i will say this, however... for an extra $100 you will have a lens that works ok... but you'll be wanting to upgrade badly before too long.

[dutchmasterflex]

Thanks to all you guys for your suggestions and recommendations..

I will most likely go with a 350D unless I can get a ridiculous deal on something else..

[Zot09]

It may sound ridiculous to spend over $800 dollars on a lens, but soon after you purchase your budget lens you will wish you spent money on the more expensive version. Trust me, i've made the mistake and you literally 'pay' for it.

[5vz-fe]

I looked up prices and saw that the 350D is in the 700-800 range..

I'm willing the cough up the extra loot for something with the latest technology..

What would be a good all around lens to get with it since the lens that comes with it sucks?

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/

Try this website, they review for most of the Canon lens.

[Mr.Vercetti]

Couple of days ago I purchased the Nikon D50. Im extremely pleased with this slr, and from what I see people already reccomended it to you.

[nthfinity]

Couple of days ago I purchased the Nikon D50. Im extremely pleased with this slr, and from what I see people already reccomended it to you.

it comes recomended as a baby D70..... whats wrong with it? tell us, so we may know why not to recomend it

[No.1]

Couple of days ago I purchased the Nikon D50. Im extremely pleased with this slr, and from what I see people already reccomended it to you.

it comes recomended as a baby D70..... whats wrong with it? tell us, so we may know why not to recomend it

He is pleased with it :?

[nthfinity]

Couple of days ago I purchased the Nikon D50. Im extremely pleased with this slr, and from what I see people already reccomended it to you.

it comes recomended as a baby D70..... whats wrong with it? tell us, so we may know why not to recomend it

He is pleased with it :?
lol..... i could've sworn he said 'pissed' lol

i guess i was just skimming or something :oops:

[sameerrao]

Bad Boy Nth.... :niet: :lol:

[Mr.Vercetti]

Lol, I said that Im very pleased with the d50. As for its price, it costed me almost 700 euros...

[MartijnGizmo]

well... just for my own reference...
i wont buy a lens that cost less then $800... and its more likely that i'd spend more...

i didnt think the quality was there til i saw the difference myself...

i will say this, however... for an extra $100 you will have a lens that works ok... but you'll be wanting to upgrade badly before too long.

I can only agree on that!


Low budget lenses that are ok:
- Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR Di (although quality control sucks, you have to be lucky to find a good one on the first try, I did :))
- Tamron 17-35 f/2.8-4 (same story here)
- Canon 100-300 f/5.6 L (old and discontinued, but razorsharp)
- Canon 80-200 f/2.8 (same story as above)
- Sigma 70-300 APO DG (best budget-telelens under $500)

The best place (IMHO) on the net for lensreviews: http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/index.html

[dutchmasterflex]

sweet.. looks like i have a lot of research to do ;)


thanks again, to all you fellow photo-geeks

[dutchmasterflex]

RitzCamera - Nikon D50 Digital SLR with Nikkor 28-80mm Lens for Only $599.99 with FREE Russ Bear + FREE Shipping and NO Tax!

Came across this deal, anyone have any comments on the D50 or the Nikkor 28-80mm lens?

I originally wanted to get a 350D but I wont pass up any good deals..

[skituner]

i would wait till PMA 2006 Show before making a decision. there are usally some pretty big announcements from companies ex. last year the 350d was introduced. these annouements could effect price of the current cams on sale

[dutchmasterflex]

Yeah, I figured Canon and Nikon are going to release an updated digital SLR sometime soon considering the models i'm looking at are quite dated..

I'm gonna make a trip to a local photo shop and check out these cameras first hand..

[ae86_16v]

Dutch - how about only $570?

www.dealstudio.com/?r_id=3#6286

Actually the XT/350D was announced Feb '05 and the D70s/D50 were announced Apr '05.

Camera model life cycle wise that is still pretty new. Considering that it'll be at least another 6 to 12 months before the update comes (if not longer). Correct me if I am wrong.

But PMA is only at the end of the month, so waiting a few extra weeks really can't hurt. Either way, both the XT/350D and the D50 are great cameras that you can't really lose out on.

Personally for me, I am in the same boat and don't know which one to choose. All of my friends have the Rebel XT which means more lense to borrow, but at the same time the D50 seems like a really great deal. But the XT has more features is really is more on par w/ the D70s.

[dutchmasterflex]

$570 shipped.. that is a pretty good deal.. but thats for the 28-80mm lens which from what I heard is not as good as the 18-55 lens..

I'm really really tempted to just go to my local camera shop and spend the extra money to just have the damn camera in my hands already..

I'd love to get the XT because of the size, slightly faster shooting, and slightly more pixels, but the stock lens and price aren't good enough for me.

Plus, I have a couple Nikon Film SLR's with lenses I should be able to use with the D50 and vice versa..

[MartijnGizmo]

$570 shipped.. that is a pretty good deal.. but thats for the 28-80mm lens which from what I heard is not as good as the 18-55 lens..

You could also buy a body-only kit and get a used 18-70 kitlens from the D70/D70s, as that's supposed to be much better than the 18-55.

[dutchmasterflex]

Too late :\

[dutchmasterflex]

Finally picked it up today after work!

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/4446/firstpic5yx.jpg

D50 with Burt Renoylds

Goin out for the night, will post a bunch of pics on Sunday :)

[sameerrao]

Now that's a stupid decision you took. I am appalled. How could you do such a thing. Pathetic ....

















Talking about the Burt Reyolds picture of course. Jeez. The D50 is a sweetie though :D

[dutchmasterflex]

Whats wrong with Burt?

[sameerrao]

Whats wrong with Burt?

Nothing ... I was just having a laugh that is all :)

[TransAm]

Hehe, I like Burt in the background, he seems to be keeping a watchful eye on your new camera.

You really want Chuck Norris though :wink:

[dutchmasterflex]

I'm originally from West Palm Beach, FL. Burt had a ranch a couple of minutes away from our house. My Dad must have gotten this when he first moved in that area.. It's got a nice little message from Burt to my family..

[SFDMALEX]

Great looking camera man. Maybe once I learn what the words ISO and such mean Ill pick up one of these, for now Ill stick to my point and shoot :lol:

[MartijnGizmo]

Great looking camera man. Maybe once I learn what the words ISO and such mean Ill pick up one of these, for now Ill stick to my point and shoot :lol:

Here's a starter for ya: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Photographic_equipment

[sentra_dude]

Dude! Sweeet! Another D50 owner, let's see some pics! 8) 8) 8)

[dutchmasterflex]

Hey Sentra_dude, I've already posted my first pics in the What You Saw Today section ;)

http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=36529

Thanks guys, I highly suggest the D50 to anyone getting started in digital SLR photography. Nikon is low balling Canon on prices because they have underestimated their competition..