LynnF Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 I'm the furthest thing from a photographer and know NOTHING about cameras, so I need some advice please! I have to go buy a retirement gift this weekend. My ceiling is $1,000. I know that she wants a digital SLR. Could use some suggestions on brand/model that would be most appropriate - nothing too complicated, but something really befitting the occasion. Thanks. Quote
Flytyer Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 You can get either a Nikon or Canon that would serve the recipient well. Both have very good starter cameras that can grow with the photographer. My personal pref is Canon as I have been using them for years. Most manufacturers have pretty cameras these days so as to which brand becomes a personal preference. Quote
birchy Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 This is what my wife and I have, and we have no complaints about it whatsoever: http://vistek.ca/store/DigitalSLRs/254757/...efs-1855mm.aspx Excellent entry level DSLR that would last anyone for awhile I'm sure. Don't be fooled by the "entry-level" tag.. you can still do a heck of a lot of stuff with it... way more than the average person would ever do if normal use. Review here: http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-revi...t3i-review.html Quote
Din Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 This is what my wife and I have, and we have no complaints about it whatsoever: http://vistek.ca/store/DigitalSLRs/254757/...efs-1855mm.aspx Excellent entry level DSLR that would last anyone for awhile I'm sure. Don't be fooled by the "entry-level" tag.. you can still do a heck of a lot of stuff with it... way more than the average person would ever do if normal use. Review here: http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-revi...t3i-review.html Edit: I have the T1i camera and haven't been limited by it. I also added a 50mm f/1.8 II lens for portraits (~$100). Quote
SanJuanWorm Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 I have a Canon t3i but the T2i is almost the same but within your price range. Comes with 2 lenses. Bought at Vistek. Quote
browntrout57 Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 I would recommend the Canon t3i as well. Check out memory express, they had it on sale with a 18-55 mm lens for $680. This was by far the best price I could find last week while looking for a friend. Quote
agbff Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Nikon D3000. Has a really nice menu that aids beginners in beginning to learn a variety of functions. Quote
LynnF Posted May 17, 2012 Author Posted May 17, 2012 Canon T2i it is. Thanks very much for the suggestions. And thanks to Brad for selling me one Quote
ÜberFly Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 I hope Brad gave you the FFC "Friends and Family" discount!! LoL Canon T2i it is. Thanks very much for the suggestions. And thanks to Brad for selling me one Quote
SanJuanWorm Posted May 17, 2012 Posted May 17, 2012 Canon T2i it is. Thanks very much for the suggestions. And thanks to Brad for selling me one This means I win? Quote
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