Help with D50 and shutter clicks

[NatureGirl64]

I am new to the DSLR world and looking at purchasing a used Nikon D50, primarily for nature photography. Research is telling me, around 50000 shutter clicks is average before maintenance may be required. If the camera I am considering already has 20K on it, is it worth spending $90 on it? I'm not getting any extras, just what comes in a "base" kit. Thoughts.....

 

[Rickbb]

Only $90 and you will get 30,000 more clicks and comes with a lens? Of course that's a decent deal. MPB has them with no lens from $60 to $75.

But you know your new phone may take just as good a pic as an old 6MP camera. Maybe better. Unless you need a really long telephoto lens for your intended nature shots.

 

[NatureGirl64]

Only $90 and you will get 30,000 more clicks and comes with a lens? Of course that's a decent deal. MPB has them with no lens from $60 to $75.

But you know your new phone may take just as good a pic as an old 6MP camera. Maybe better. Unless you need a really long telephoto lens for your intended nature shots.

What would you recommend for someone just getting started, who wants to take better pictures than her phone, can accommodate a zoom lense but isn't going to overwhelming my wallet(trying to stay under $250)? I am open to any and all suggestions AND ALL help is greatly appreciated!

 

[Rickbb]

Her are the type of specs that you should start looking at. Any of the major brands are good stuff.

This camera is 15mp and still new enough to be a good camera. A 18 to 50 lens has you covered for wide to normal shots, and a 100 to 300 telephoto for 6our nature shots.

mpb.com and Ken.com among others have a good reputation for used gear. I think they also have a 1 or 2 week no questions asked return policy.

These will just put you over your budget but still less than $300.

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