First DSLR Camera

[bball2]

So I am looking at getting my first dslr camera, will probably be hitting the eBay route with a budget of up to 600$CAD

These are some of the models that caught my eye in that price range:

nikon d50
canon 10d
canon d60
olympus e500

Any tips / advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Canmorite]

Canon 10D for under 600?

Whatever you buy, don't get Olympus.

[bball2]

^^

Well it's a little closer to 600USD

[Canmorite]

Nice. I've never even seen a Canon D60...

[bball2]

I think it's just a older version of the 10d

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneosd60/

without the

"magnesium body, orientation sensor, Adobe RGB color space, Kelvin selectable WB, ISO 1600 and 3200, more flexible image parameters and a new 7 area AF sensor"

[lint]

you can probably find a canon rebel xt for a little more than your budget. I've seen them go for $750 and that's with the grip. I've also seen used D70's for around the $500 mark. Check out the buy and sell forum on fredmiranda.com.

go play with all the cameras that you're talking about and get a feel for what your hands like. Since you don't have an investment in glass yet, you can pick just about any of them. Canon and Nikon are much more prolific though so it makes finding used glass much easier.

[msommers]

The D50 would be an excellent camera man, lots of features and adjustability. I ended up getting a D70 b/c it was used but was going to get a D50 new

[s4b0t4g3r]

probably alot of lenses available for something like D50 as well.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

I would recommend the D50, it's excellent value for money and is compatible with an incredible amount of lenses.

[muse017]

How about my camera. ^^
I am getting a newer pentax model so mine is up for sale.
Great camera I must say.

http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.p...hreadid=146650

let me know if you are interested, we can work out some good deal.

[snow_daniel]

Originally posted by Canmorite
Canon 10D for under 600?

Whatever you buy, don't get Olympus.

Can I ask why not Olympus?
I am using E-500 and work ok for me
just wondering

[seer_claw]

Originally posted by snow_daniel

Can I ask why not Olympus?
I am using E-500 and work ok for me
just wondering

Lenses and other accessories, if you want to expand you collection of lenses you are going to be hard pressed to find a lot. Whereas with Canon and Nikon you are going to have large selection as well as other manufacturers lenses.

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by seer_claw


Lenses and other accessories, if you want to expand you collection of lenses you are going to be hard pressed to find a lot. Whereas with Canon and Nikon you are going to have large selection as well as other manufacturers lenses.

Pretty much sums it up. I'm sure Olympus will produce more lenses and accesories down the road, but for right now it's pretty slim.