best digital slr camera to buy?

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Rebjones612
Rebjones612 Posts: 408
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I am going this weekend to purchase a new camera....woooohooooo!~~
I am SO EXCITED. I know doesn't take much to excite me.

On a serious note. I want to buy a camera to capture my family and all
of our wonderful moments. I have a Sony but it's a little old school.

I was thinking about a Canon t1i....
I want one that will take good action pics.
My daughter is on her High School Dance Team and I want to take some
awesome pics of her at her dances and compeitions.
Also....I want one that as soon as you push the button it takes the pic.....no stuttering.
Nice zoom is a must too.

Any suggestions?

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  • backinthenines
    backinthenines Posts: 1,083 Member
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    What's your budget?

    If your fiances are unlimited, the world is your oyster.

    I have a Nikon D3000 with a 18-55 and a 70-300. It takes lovely shots and does what I want it to at a budget I can afford as I have more than one hobby and am not a pro.

    If I won the lottery I'd get a Nikon D3. :bigsmile:
  • Rebjones612
    Rebjones612 Posts: 408
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    What's your budget?

    If your fiances are unlimited, the world is your oyster.

    I have a Nikon D3000 with a 18-55 and a 70-300. It takes lovely shots and does what I want it to at a budget I can afford as I have more than one hobby and am not a pro.

    If I won the lottery I'd get a Nikon D3. :bigsmile:
    the one have been looking at is 900$....
    I know it is alot but I have been saving for a long time...
    I love taking pics of my family and friends.
  • backinthenines
    backinthenines Posts: 1,083 Member
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    That's about £550 in my currency...

    Often electronics are cheaper in the US than the UK...

    Have you seen whether you could get a Nikon D90 for that cash? Or a D5100?

    Alternatively Canon EOS 550D, or 600D?
  • Kityngirl
    Kityngirl Posts: 14,332 Member
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    Honestly it comes down to your own personal preference. I'd go and physically hold the cameras and decide what feels the most comfortable in your hands and which controls seem the most logical to you. I'm a Canon girl (since I bought my first SLR in '92) and I currently have the T1i and LOVE it. My BF has the new Sony SLR and it is really cool camera and takes beautiful pictures. Pretty much all of the brands are comprable in technology and picture quality. Some have more bells and whistles and some have less. Just go with what seems comfortable to you.
  • backinthenines
    backinthenines Posts: 1,083 Member
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    For that money you can do better in the EOS range than the Rebel T1.
  • skittybang
    skittybang Posts: 1,525 Member
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    I am in love with my Olympus Pen.... it's a fantastic camera
  • UpToAnyCool
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
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    BUMP - shout out to the shutterbugs! :glasses:
  • backinthenines
    backinthenines Posts: 1,083 Member
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    BUMP - shout out to the shutterbugs! :glasses:

    :drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • kristiek7
    kristiek7 Posts: 198
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    I have a Canon and Nikon right now, and truly prefer the Nikon......the D3000 would be a great one to own, but I still enjoy using the D90........
  • keeponcrushinit
    keeponcrushinit Posts: 15
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    I have D90 I dont use it that much...maybe when I'm all slim and BangTastic I will use it more..on myself :-)
  • emcando
    emcando Posts: 48
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    To be honest. I think it depends on your cash flow AND what you want to use it for.
    If you want a basic GOOD camera, Get the Canon EOS Rebel (whatever current version there is). I have it in SLR & DSLR. Both have served me well.

    It is easy to use. I'm no graphic designer/professional photog... but I take great pics.

    Good luck and HURRAY for a great camera.

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