I know this has been asked to death but.

[Fido]

I'm going to buy myself a camera today. It's going to be a little hobby of mine. I'd like to spend between 450-550. If you don't mind giving me some recommendations please. Thanks

Also this is an awesome forum! I can't wait to learn from all of you!

 

[KmH]

Without knowing what kind of photography you want to do, recommendations are almost impossible to make.

This will help you sort out which camera type will be best for you:
Everything you need to know about buying a camera | The Verge

If that turns out to be a DSLR, a basic, entry-level camera and lens is the - Nikon D3100 14.2MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR Nikkor Zoom Lens

 

[Light Guru]

I'm going to buy myself a camera today. It's going to be a little hobby of mine. I'd like to spend between 450-550. If you don't mind giving me some recommendations please.

Biggest suggestion don't start asking what kind of camera you should buy the same day you are planing on buying the camera.

Before you spend a penny do as much research as you can.

 

[Fido]

KmH- I'll mostly be taking picture of landscapes, cityscapes, And people. I guess a little bit of everything.
Thanks for the verge link ill read that right now.

Light Guru- I've been look up things for a week or so, I just wanted to read some opinions on here.

 

[kathyt]

KmH- I'll mostly be taking picture of landscapes, cityscapes, And people. I guess a little bit of everything.
Thanks for the verge link ill read that right now.

Light Guru- I've been look up things for a week or so, I just wanted to read some opinions on here.

What have you found so far that is of interest to you?

 

[jwbryson1]

Nikon D3.

 

[DarkShadow]

Nikon D3.

:lmao::thumbup:

 

[bhop]

Nikon D3.

and so it begins..

 

[goodguy]

Nikon D3.

And I thought Nikon D800E with 14-24mm 2.8, 24-70mm 2.8, 70-200mm 2.8 VR was enough

 

[jwbryson1]

Nikon D3.

and so it begins..

Lord, I apologize...... :taped sh: :mrgreen:

 

[goodguy]

Do you want mirrorless camera ?
Bridge camera ?
DSLR ?
Point and Shoot ?

There are very good Point and shoot and bridge cameras in your price range.
For 500$ I dont think I would go with DSLR, if you want a DSLR the minimum I would go for would be a Nikon D3200 with minimum of 18-105mm VR lens + 50mm 1.8G prime lens and this is already few hundre dollars above your budget.

If you see yourself as a hobbiest that really love photography and want to be good and creative in this then I say wait few more months collect more money and buy the camera I suggested. Its Nikon most basic camera but its a fantastic camera and I personally wouldnt go with anything below that.

There are some very good Point and Shoot cameras out there that will give you performance very close to DSLR and control just like DSLR with all its functions.
One of these cameras are the Canon G15 (around 400$) which is basically a small DSLR gives you all the functions of a DSLR but with a fixed lens and slightly smaller sensor.
This camera is my second body camera and I love it, very good camera.

Still my advise is wait a bit collect more money and get the Nikon D3200 with these 2 basic lens I recomended.

 

[goodguy]

Nikon D3.

and so it begins..

Lord, I apologize...... :taped sh: :mrgreen:

Thats Larry the Cable guy right ? LOL

 

[jwbryson1]

and so it begins..

Lord, I apologize...... :taped sh: :mrgreen:

Thats Larry the Cable guy right ? LOL

Yep! Good to see somebody got the reference. I tried to find a Youtube video with just those words, but they were all over 3 minutes long--sort of out of context.

 

[candidchick]

Since you didn't specify if you wanted a DSLR or a point and shoot
Canon Rebel Series (DSLR) is a pretty good camera to start out with and its the one I started out with myself. One of their cameras in the rebel series is in your price range.
Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EOS Rebel T3 18-55mm IS II Kit

 

[Designer]

I'd like to spend between 450-550.

New or used?

U.S. warranty, or "not for import"?

Digital or film?

Body only, or complete kit?

Any wiggle room in your budget?