Good starter's digital camera?

[anubis404]

Thanks for the advice. The reason I'm asking is because I want to start to get into photography, and my birthday is in June. I am thinking about asking for a camera to start photography for my birthday, however my parents and I are on a tight budget, so even $250 is really pushing it. However, I will chip in the extra 50 if necessary.

I am an avid hiker, and would like to take wildlife photography when I go on hikes. I am 14, however I am pretty tech savvy, and can probably figure out how to use a camera by playing around with it a bit, so simplicity is not a factor in buying a camera. I think I will go with a lower-end DSLR, following asfixiate's advice. The reason I'm not shopping on ebay or craigslist now is because my birthday is in june, I just want to get a good feel for what some of the good cameras and prices are, and hopefully gain enough knowledge to make my decision then.

 

[eminart]

Thanks for the advice. The reason I'm asking is because I want to start to get into photography, and my birthday is in June. I am thinking about asking for a camera to start photography for my birthday, however my parents and I are on a tight budget, so even $250 is really pushing it. However, I will chip in the extra 50 if necessary.

I am an avid hiker, and would like to take wildlife photography when I go on hikes. I am 14, however I am pretty tech savvy, and can probably figure out how to use a camera by playing around with it a bit, so simplicity is not a factor in buying a camera. I think I will go with a lower-end DSLR, following asfixiate's advice. The reason I'm not shopping on ebay or craigslist now is because my birthday is in june, I just want to get a good feel for what some of the good cameras and prices are, and hopefully gain enough knowledge to make my decision then.

I think that's a good idea. By the time June gets here, the price of a D40 may be even cheaper. You could definitely pick up a used body for that price. Add a used 18-55mm lens and you've got a very capable camera for a very affordable price.