im going to be buying a camera in the next coupple days. I am looking between the Olympus SP500 and the Olympus Evolt E500. basically what i’m looking for is somethng that i can put some different lenses and filters on. I’m sort of new at photography, so i want something that is going to be a good camera to ‘learn’ with but I also want something that i can keep on using for a while- basically i don’t want to get a camera that i’m going “outgrow” in a year. There is a pretty good price difference between the 2 models, but I thats not really an issue…if it requires spending the extra money to go with the Evolt E500, than i will. Alos, are there any good stores around Buffalo that would have these cameras that I can go and talk to someone who knows what they’re talking about? I would probably like to get some lenses and filters at the time when I purchase the camera as well. thanks for any advice!
What he said. Definatly buy an SLR and stay away from a Fixed EVF camera. I’d personally go with the Canon Rebel XT. Its a great entry level D-SLR and in the same price range as the D50. I’ve used both of them and i find the Canon easier to use if you’re just starting out. Plus its an 8 megapixel camera so thats plenty to work with. If you really get into photography, make it a point to get into film. Its much better than digital IMO.
nikon d50 was great, im currently shooting the d70 and love nikon cameras, ive had many point and shoot canon/nikons and nikon has truly been my fav thus far
plus u can get a nice d50 either refurb or used on ebay for like 400-450. or brand new for 550
i got the Canon Rebel XT for a gift today, and ive been messing around with it a little and its great! im waiting for the battery to charge now lol. but it seems like it is very straight forward and easy to use and so far i give it a :tup: