LF DSLR that wont break the bank

[cichlid1409]

so looking to buy a dslr although im only looking to spend 500-700 with at least 1 lens. hoping to get a macro lens too at that price (if thats even possible). any suggestions on a good camera that wont hurt too bad when it comes time check out.

[ssrprelude]

Canon make great entry level cameras, xsi, xti kits. In your price range also.

[cichlid1409]

I was looking at the canon xsi and also the nikon D5000. both look good to me but im no camera guru. they both seem about the same except the iso is higher on the nikon and it shoot vids...oh and about $100.

[myjohnson]

so looking to buy a dslr although im only looking to spend 500-700 with at least 1 lens. hoping to get a macro lens too at that price (if thats even possible). any suggestions on a good camera that wont hurt too bad when it comes time check out.

I think you can get a camera at that price but not with a marco lens. You can get a body only and get a prime lens if the camera is mainly for taking pictures of fishes.

I would go Nikon w/ CLS if you want to go with wireless flash....but this is not going to be the entry level stuff.

If you want entry level, I would go canon over Nikon.

[cichlid1409]

If you want entry level, I would go canon over Nikon.

why?

[cichlid1409]

thai look at that D5000 for me and tell me what you think.

[myjohnson]

Nikon entry level camera right now are booboo.

A lot of bad reviews. I went to the store and picked it up and messed with it a little.

It's cheap but not worth it man.

If you get Nikon but don't want to spend the money on the D90 then get an older model like the nikon d40.

The new nikon macro lens, 60mm/2.8, has built in AS motor so you basically got all you need for fish pictures.

Only down side is no wireless flash. Flash from the top coming down makes all the difference I think.

Canon has better enter level stuff. Personally, I picked Nikon over canon only b/c of the wireless flash and what I wanted to do with my camera.

Canon does have wireless flash but you have to buy extra stuff....which is not cheap. Nikon camera with CLS has built in wifeless flash capabilities.

[myjohnson]

thai look at that D5000 for me and tell me what you think.

I think the Canon at that same level wins. I looked in to them. I thought the d90 was worth the extra coin and wins over the canon....for reasons stated above.

[cichlid1409]

so what cameras would you suggest give me some models guys.

[myjohnson]

nikon d90 w/ sb-600 and 60mm/2.8f.

All you will ever need for taking pictures of fishes.

[cichlid1409]

ok now give me models in my price range

[myjohnson]

d40 with nikkor 50mm/1.8f

.....DYI flash.

[imagirlgeek]

I loved my D40x, all my pics before the last couple of days were using that camera. I wanted the D90 because I have 2 lenses that wouldn't autofocus on the D40x, and will on the D90. That's really the only reason I wanted to upgrade. We went to look at a new macro lens that would autofocus on my D40x, and they wanted $1000 just for the lens. OR I could get the D90 'kit' for less and use my existing macro lens. It just made sense.

[sunrise]

Have you thought about a used camera? I would suggest an older version metal body digital SLR camera that fits in your hands and is easy for you to operate. The metal bodied cameras are usually the higher end professional cameras. Then put your money into the best name brand lens that you can afford. The crispness/ sharpness of the image is from the optics! sunrise

[cichlid1409]

good idea sunrise. traci you wanna sell your d40x