Good place for camera deals and recommendations?
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Topic: Good place for camera deals and recommendations?
Posted By: Chris Scott
Subject: Good place for camera deals and recommendations?
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 5:42pm
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Hi All, I'm looking to get a decent camera. Not top of the line, but better than a point and shoot. Looking to spend somewhere between $300-500. Know of a good site for good deals? What should I be looking for in a good camera for fish tank shots? Thanks, Chris ------------- 55g Bowfront Corner Reef |
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Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 6:21pm
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I would look on e-bay. There are alot of good deals on there. ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: Aquaristnewbie
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 6:28pm
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Are you wanting an SLR or just a nice point and shoot? I really like the waterproof/shockproof/bombproof/nukeproof olympus point and shoots. I own the nikon D3000 DSLR and love it! you may be able to find a used one with a lens or wtwo for around $500. adorama.com and bhphotovideo.com aresome good places to find deals. They also have some used stuff on there and refurbished stuff as well. Hope that helps. Tell us what you want out of it and we can help you better choose something that fits you. ------------- 150 gallon Reef Millcreek Utah |
Posted By: Chris Scott
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 6:34pm
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Thanks I'll check out those sites! I think I want more than just a point and shoot (although I do like their mobility), unless some of them have gotten good enough to take good pics of a tank (is it wierd that I'm basing my purchase on what will look best for my tank?  ). I'm starting to read about these "Interchangeable Lens" cameras. Which seem to be smaller than dSLR's but with nice lenses (but they're pricey). But yea, maybe I'll just go with a used dSLR off of ebay or something.------------- 55g Bowfront Corner Reef |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 6:38pm
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I would love a camera that I could use a macro lens with ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: tileman
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 6:40pm
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Nick was selling his slr a little while ago Canon Xsi. I don't know if he sold it. ------------- 335G Reef TOTM. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2015/2/aquarium ReefKeepers TOTM Feb. 2012 http://reefkeeping.com/joomla/index....k-of-the-month & |
Posted By: Aquaristnewbie
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 6:59pm
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Personally I would spend a little extra for a dSLR. It is a little more up front but it will last you forever and save you money in th long run. Lenses for those interchangeable cameras are really pricey and you can enjoy the benefits of an SLR for just a little bit more money up front. But those little cameras do take some nice pictures. But that is just what i would do. ------------- 150 gallon Reef Millcreek Utah |
Posted By: Nick801
Date Posted: August 16 2010 at 7:22pm
I still have it but I decided to hold on to it for a bit its a great camera, I just thought I could upgrade to a t2i or something (For video) and for some reason I was thinking they where like $750 or so but they are more like $1250 ------------- http://www.reefinsanity.com" rel="nofollow - www.ReefInsanity.com http://www.facebook.com/ReefInsanity" rel="nofollow - www.Facebook.com/ReefInsanity 801-680-4676 |
tileman wrote:Posted By: PhotoGlen
Date Posted: August 21 2010 at 9:29am
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I bought a Cannon G-10 for my wife and I have been very impressed. I shoot a Nikon D-300 and I have compared the two. This "point and shoot" stood up and gave an excellent comp to my DSLR. The G-10 sells right around $500 new and if you buy it at Pictureline their Warranty Dept. is awesome. Call Marcus and he will match any price you find on new equipment. ------------- I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. George Burns Now two 29 gal. Biocubes 90 gal. with a 40 gal. sump |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: September 27 2010 at 6:29pm
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Is the nikon d-3000 a good camera? ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: September 27 2010 at 6:48pm
Nikon are great cameras. When I upgraded at the beginning of the year I went back to Canon and got a Canon 50d and love it!! ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Ahanix
Date Posted: September 28 2010 at 1:02am
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Posted By: Aquaristnewbie
Date Posted: September 28 2010 at 2:51am
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I own the d3000 and love it. It is a great DSLR. There are nicer cameras out there but I do not think you can go wrong with it for the price. It just all depends on what you want to use it for ------------- 150 gallon Reef Millcreek Utah |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: October 03 2010 at 3:41pm
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How about a cannon eos rebel xs? Good or bad? ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: Nick801
Date Posted: October 03 2010 at 4:00pm
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jeff Id start at like xsi I think they discontinued the xs? but I could be wrong? ------------- http://www.reefinsanity.com" rel="nofollow - www.ReefInsanity.com http://www.facebook.com/ReefInsanity" rel="nofollow - www.Facebook.com/ReefInsanity 801-680-4676 |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: October 03 2010 at 4:08pm
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I found a new 1 on ebay. good price! any drawbacks that you know of? ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: October 03 2010 at 4:15pm
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I have been looking for a camera for over 3 weeks and the more I look the more confused I become! Here is the one I'm thinking of then buying a nice lense for it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-Digital-Rebel-XS-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-Lens-USA_W0QQitemZ360306429857QQcategoryZ31388QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%252BP%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BIIUM%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D360306066992%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5242807756140283835 - http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-Digital-Rebel-XS-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-Lens-USA_W0QQitemZ360306429857QQcategoryZ31388QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%252BP%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BIIUM%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D360306066992%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5242807756140283835 ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: October 03 2010 at 4:35pm
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The Canon EOS is a good series, I had one a few years ago and now my parents have it when I upgraded. Also the person that auction is through is great to work with I bought my Nikon I had through them a few years ago.
------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: October 03 2010 at 4:42pm
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Jackie, Is that camera easy to run? I know nothing about cameras! ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: October 03 2010 at 4:45pm
I think it is;) I loved my Rebel. ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: bugzme
Date Posted: October 03 2010 at 5:44pm
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Well I just bought that camera but I'm still way confused. How about macro lenses? Is the 50mm any good? ------------- Jeff 125 tank 50 gallon sump T-5 lighting Rum drinker, Carbon User I KNOW ROCKS THAT ARE YOUNGER THEN ME!! I AM A Realist! I write what I think!! |