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[eskimoquinn810]

hey folks,
I'm looking to get a bit more of an advanced camera. I currently have a crappy $150 point and shoot. So I'm in high school, i don't get much from my parents, and i pay for other things too (car, concerts, etc.) so i'd like to keep my budget at around $300-350. What I'd like to know is what kind (and how good) of a camera i can get for that price point. And if anyone can recommend a good place to buy a camera (preferably online) that would be great.

Thanks in advance,
Quinn

 

[IgsEMT]

Quinn,
for your budget, I don't believe you can get an SLR camera that is new. Best advice is google B&H or Adorama, look in their used department and call them up on sunday to see what else they have in new and used departments that you can get.

 

[KmH]

One of the big advantages of a DSLR is the ability to easily change lenses.

If you decide on moving up to a DSLR you'll also have to consider the quality and cost of a lens.

Right now the least expensive, new, main stream DSLR is probably Nikon's D40. Amazon has them, (with a pretty good lens) today for $461.39, They have 3 that have been 'refurbished' at $379.95 (Cameta Camera is Nikon's Authorized outlet for refurbished gear), and 15 used starting at the same $379.95.

Amazon.com: Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera Kit with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens: Electronics