chaos386
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For the past couple of years, I've been throwing around the idea of buying an SLR and getting back into hobbyist photography, but each time I'd price things out, it was always so expensive. The "latest and greatest" entry level SLR bodies + kit lenses are in the $700-800 range, and once I had added in a tripod, camera bag, extra battery, memory card, and filter sets, things would hover around the $1k mark, which I just couldn't justify.
Since I don't plan on taking photos professionally, this year I decided to scale things back and look into buying older used or refurbished models. I don't need ultrasonic sensor cleaning, 12 megapixels, or a brand-new shiny body. All I really need is a big sensor, a big lens, and manual controls, right? And once I start playing around with the settings and taking more photos, I'll know more about what I want out of a camera and will be able to make a much more educated purchase if I decide to upgrade.
Right now I'm eying a refurbished Canon Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D) with the EF-S 18-55mm kit lens for about $400, but I know a lot of people on here are Nikon guys, so maybe you could tell me if an equivalent Nikon would be better. Is there anything I should keep in mind while buying a used/refurb SLR? Would looking into a less popular brand be worthwhile? Is buying an SLR used a bad idea? Thanks in advance for anyone who offers advice.
Since I don't plan on taking photos professionally, this year I decided to scale things back and look into buying older used or refurbished models. I don't need ultrasonic sensor cleaning, 12 megapixels, or a brand-new shiny body. All I really need is a big sensor, a big lens, and manual controls, right? And once I start playing around with the settings and taking more photos, I'll know more about what I want out of a camera and will be able to make a much more educated purchase if I decide to upgrade.
Right now I'm eying a refurbished Canon Digital Rebel XT (EOS 350D) with the EF-S 18-55mm kit lens for about $400, but I know a lot of people on here are Nikon guys, so maybe you could tell me if an equivalent Nikon would be better. Is there anything I should keep in mind while buying a used/refurb SLR? Would looking into a less popular brand be worthwhile? Is buying an SLR used a bad idea? Thanks in advance for anyone who offers advice.