Kookalamunga
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Hello everyone. I'm new to this site and not a photographer but hoping in the spirit of the holidays you will still help me. My daughter is BEGGING us for a DSLR for Christmas (what happened to dolls and legos?). Anyway, my budget has me looking at a couple used Canon EOS Rebels on Craigslist in the $350. range. I've seen both the 8mp and 10mp models with a telephoto lense for around this price. I realize it's a starter camera, and that's what I'm looking for. My questions are:
What should I be looking for when I go to purchase a used camera like this one? Other than obvious wear.
--Is this a decent starter camera? I'm not hooked on this particular brand or model.
--Is this something I should not buy used regardless of how it looks to the untrained eye?
--Most cell phones have cameras with 8+ mp these days. Would I be buying old technology that would be disappointing -compared to pictures she could take on her phone?
--Does anyone reading this have a good DSLR for sale in my price range?
Thanks in advance and a very Happy Holiday to everyone.
What should I be looking for when I go to purchase a used camera like this one? Other than obvious wear.
--Is this a decent starter camera? I'm not hooked on this particular brand or model.
--Is this something I should not buy used regardless of how it looks to the untrained eye?
--Most cell phones have cameras with 8+ mp these days. Would I be buying old technology that would be disappointing -compared to pictures she could take on her phone?
--Does anyone reading this have a good DSLR for sale in my price range?
Thanks in advance and a very Happy Holiday to everyone.