Best camera around $700

[UBERnachogrande]

I want to get into photography for extreme sports, mostly BMX. I'm looking at buying a new DSLR camera. However, I have a budget of about $700. I need a camera that will take decent quality video as well for secondary angles in filming. I've been looking at the canon rebel t1i. Any other suggestions?

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

I like the T1i a lot for that price range. Probably one of the best in that price range if you are buying brand new. Its a very nice camera, especially for $649.

 

[Juanka]

Nikon D3100 ... nuff said! Brand new out of the oven with the latest specs, plus full hd video. For around 650 too.

 

[owlxxx]

nikon d3100. go to store, handle both the canon and nikon models of similar price and get a feel for the ergonomics of them. I prefer nikons build and button layouts. But you might prefer something different.

 

[simonydes]

i just got the canon t2i for $715 at adorama..its refurbished but pretty good price and so far so good. =)

 

[PhotoMama22]

I have the D3100. I have a love hate relationship with it haha! However I def. recommend going to the store & trying both canon & nikon. I went from a canon to nikon & I prefer the feeling of the nikon in my hands.

 

[Fender5388]

i have a nikon d90, and it suits my needs great, and i shoot mostly bmx as well as stuff for class,

heres some video taken with the d90

Untitled on Vimeo

Self filmed edit on Vimeo

 

[Vagabond Photos]

good luck getting a D90 and lens for 700 though.

 

[Ken Rockwell Fan]

D2HS.

 

[Croissant Seven]

I'm pretty stoked on my Nikon D3000. It doesn't have video but you can get a package through Ritz Camera with the 18-55 and 55-200mm lenses for about $600, if they still have them. Nikon discontinued the D3000 because the 3100 is so dope.

 

[UBERnachogrande]

Thanks for the input everyone. I also want to get a decent fisheye. I'm not looking to spend $600 on the canon 15mm. So what should I be looking at in terms of a cheaper, somewhat quality fisheye?

 

[Snakeguy101]

You can get a factory refurbished d200 and lens for about that price. It is a much better camera than the s3100 or t1i too.

 

[martingundul]

Canon 500D seems to be a good deal to start with.. However I was starting my photography hobby with Canon 450D.

Thanks

 

[Baaaark]

Don't rule out other brands as well. If you're interested,

Sony has an a33 which is crazy cool...it can autofocus while shooting a lot faster than a Canon or Nikon, has a microphone jack so you can isolate audo, and has a 7fps burst rate for when you aren't filming video.

Or Pentax has a k-x which is a lot less money than a D5000 but uses the same image sensor and takes some of the best-quality photos on the market for the price range. Plus you could buy that 50-200 telephoto lens with the money you saved on the body.

 

[Village Idiot]

D2HS.

Trolling again I see.

When did the D2HS start doing video?