35mm SLR camera

[Nekko Noir]

I am considering taking a photography class next semester to fulfill one of my core requirements and I have to purchase a 35mm SLR camera for the class. Do any of you have recommendations for a relatively inexpensive but good quality camera for beginners? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[StealthSpeed3]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0265332

this is the cheapest i could find Nanami doing a quick search. Everything else was $400+

 

[ZoomZoom Diva]

I would stick with Nikon or Canon, for long term flexibility, even though these are $500 or so.

http://www.natcam.biz/products.html#DHE:Specsheet:Id:279429:Section:Specs

http://www.natcam.biz/products.html#DHE:Specsheet:Id:254776:Section:Specs

If you're looking to get into photography, I would stay away from the Digital Rebels, as they are simplified in their functionality.

 

[Workdawg]

I think the 35mm in the name of the camera means it uses 35mm film, doesn't it?

 

[ZoomZoom Diva]

Opps, I missed that part. I have a Maxxum 35mm she could have/use cheap.

 

[DrWebster]

When I first got into photography 10 years ago, I bought a Nikon N65. It's an easy camera to learn on; it's got all the manual controls, but has some automatic modes as well. They don't make them new anymore (Nikon only makes two 35mm SLRs now, both of which are spendy), but you could find a good used one on eBay for maybe a hundred bucks, possibly with lens. You would be best getting a newer model SLR, so if you decide to keep with it and get a digital SLR, you'll be able to reuse the lenses.

Personally, I like shooting Nikons as they feel more solid to me (all but the most expensive Canons feel overly lightweight and hollow), but the image quality between a Canon and Nikon will be the same.

 

[Nekko Noir]

Is it an automatic or manual focus? Can you PM me with the details on type and price, James? Thank you!

 

[DrWebster]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0265332

this is the cheapest i could find Nanami doing a quick search. Everything else was $400+

That's not an SLR, and it's digital to boot.

 

[ZoomZoom Diva]

Nami, will you be at Porky's tonight?

It's a Minolta Maxxum QtSi, I have a 28-200 zoom lens (not the best brand or condition anymore). It's auto-everything, but can be focused manually.

 

[dmention7]

I can bring her to porky's....

 

[ZoomZoom Diva]

Just so she can look at it... not intending on pressuring at all.

 

[Nekko Noir]

I can bring her to porky's....

I DO WHAT I WANT!!!! :KANE: :KANE:

 

[dmention7]

well.... what do you want then? lol

 

[ZoomZoom Diva]

So tell me what you want, what you really really want!

 

[Workdawg]

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[dmention7]

LOL