I Need A Digital Slr Camera For My High School Photojournalism Class?

7 Responses to I Need A Digital Slr Camera For My High School Photojournalism Class?

1. RaRaRa

   October 16, 2009 at 11:50 pm

   Forget new, there are too many used dSLRs looking for a good home.
   check http://www.craigslist.org buy local, in person, use common sense.
   Look for Canon XT or XTi
   Nikon D40, D80, D200, D60
   Sony A200, A300
   You can score a body for 200-250 depending on the day, sometimes not much more for a cheap kit lens in the deal.
2. Sound Labs

   October 17, 2009 at 12:07 am

   Even an entry-level digital SLR camera will cost around $500, give and take. Yes, the Nikon D40 is probably your safest bet. Right now, it’s on Amazon.com for about $427, which is a real good deal. Look at it here:http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/det…
   Depending on where you live, you may not be charged the sales tax, and if you use the Amazon Super Savers shipping, it won’t cost you anything to ship it either! (But it might take about two weeks to get to you.)
   You might think that $400 is a lot of money, but if you’re interested in photography, this is a darn good camera to start out with, and you’ll be able to use it for years. Think about all the great pictures that you can take on holidays, trips, parties, etc, especially after you take your photo class. It’s worth it.
3. perspica

   October 17, 2009 at 12:10 am

   A used DSLR would be ideal.
   Something like a used Nikon D70 or used Canon D60d or 10d.
   Excellent quality cameras with all the control you need to learn. At the end of the module you’ll get back what you pay for them. If you take photography no further you’ve not wasted money, if you do take it further you’ve a good starting camera.
   Enjoy the class.
4. Paul R

   October 17, 2009 at 12:52 am

   The most bang for the buck is the Nikon D40 with 18-55 mm, about $450 on Amazon.
5. fhotoace

   October 17, 2009 at 1:22 am

   D40 is a good choice. Same kinda price (maybe a little more) you can get a used Canon 20D too, its a bit tougher and does 5fps.
6. CiaoChao

   October 17, 2009 at 2:10 am

   canon t1i
7. wainscot

   October 17, 2009 at 2:19 am

   canon a590 has all of those features