Looking to buy my first SLR camera

[JerryC]

Hi All,

I'm looking to buy my first ever SLR camera. I was looking at the Cannon Rebel T1's but they seems very pricey eve without the lense. What do you guys suggest in a $400 range? Thanks!

[JerryC]

No need for any replies... i actually bought a Fujifilm S4000 camera... perfect for me as a beginner and priced just right.. maybe once i get the hang of it ill buy the Cannon rebel i want..

[Cal]

What do you guys suggest in a $400 range? Thanks!

I don't think any of my lenses are even in that range

[JerryC]

What do you guys suggest in a $400 range? Thanks!

I don't think any of my lenses are even in that range

Cal, i wanted the Cannon Rebel T1.. the body was $500.. not including the lenses which are like $250+.. to rich for my blood being a beginer.. once i get the hang of this fuji camera, i may end up buying a t1 after... i know your a nut with cameras..

[Cal]

I'm not familiar with the Fuji camera, but with a $500 budget, I'd have recommended going used or just waiting and saving up more for a new DSLR.

[JerryC]

I'm not familiar with the Fuji camera, but with a $500 budget, I'd have recommended going used or just waiting and saving up more for a new DSLR.

This camera was highly recommended by 2 friends of mine as a starter camera.. for the price, cant beat it!

[mhood]

I wasn't ignoring you but really had no recommendations at that price range. You could have looked for a used discontinued model (i.e., Nikon D80) in that price range. I have heard there are occasional Nikon D90s going for under $500.00. That would be a killer first DSLR. In full auto, the D90 is superb and as your skills develop, such a camera would grow with you.

[illini]

Nikon D5000 can be had around that figure. Its a very capable camera.