# Looking at getting a DSLR finally...suggestions for $600 or under? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [April 5, 2011, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718 "2011-04-05T14:14:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/1 "2011-04-05T14:14:38Z")
I am finally looking at getting a DSLR, I have been shopping around online and what not and still too undecided to pull the trigger on on. I am more leaning towards a Canon as my p&s is a Canon and has been great. I would like a Canon 40D if I could find one used but it is tough. I can get a Rebel XS bundle for $599 with a 18-55 and 70-300 for $599 locally (SAMS Club). I like the T1i and T2i as well but really don’t need the video aspect of them. I have also looked at the Nikon D3000 and 3100. I am not dead set on a Canon, just use to the menu system on them. I know the kit lenses are not the best, anyone know how that 70-300 is? I can get the Rebel XS for like $499 without it. There are also some smoking deals on Canon refurb directly from them. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/2 "2011-04-05T14:23:27Z")
Is it the 70-300 or 75-300 lens? There is a fairly large difference in quality between the two. If it’s the normal rebel kit then it’s the 75-300 which in my opinion I’d opt to not get it. The 40D is a great camera and can be found for around $500 for the body alone in great shape ([http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1022637&highlight=40D](http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1022637&highlight=40D)). I’d get a 40D or Rebel (XTi, XS or XSi), an 18-55 IS and a 55-250 IS and you’ll have a killer combo for starting out. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/3 "2011-04-05T14:26:26Z")
Just buy this: [http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671879-REG/Hasselblad\_70480533\_H4D\_60\_Digital\_SLR\_Camera.html](http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/671879-REG/Hasselblad_70480533_H4D_60_Digital_SLR_Camera.html) Ive never personally used the 70-300 so I cant attest to its image quality but the 18-55 that comes with the camera is not all that bad. Personally I would get the two lens bundle and use that for a while until you decide which lens you would like to get, that way you can always sell a lens if you dont like it and put the money towards another lens. Scott Chu [www.scottchu.com](http://www.scottchu.com) used an 18-55 kit lens for a lot of his shots. Nothing wrong with them at all. ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/4 "2011-04-05T19:47:22Z")
I can get a t2i refurb for $639.99 on Canon’s site or a T1i refurb for $599.99 I think it is. XS is $399.99, they are suppose to be as good as new. I was looking at this too. > **[Canon EOS 40D Body / 10.1 Megapixel, plus xtras | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/160567000741?ViewItem=&item=160567000741&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123)** > > Canon EOS 40D Body / 10.1 Megapixel, plus xtras | Cameras & Photo, Digital Cameras | eBay! ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/5 "2011-04-05T19:52:20Z")
> [@UPDATE on my step daughter :tup](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/update-on-my-step-daughter-tup/40915/11): > > Is it the 70-300 or 75-300 lens? There is a fairly large difference in quality between the two. If it’s the normal rebel kit then it’s the 75-300 which in my opinion I’d opt to not get it. > > The 40D is a great camera and can be found for around $500 for the body alone in great shape ([http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1022637&highlight=40D](http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1022637&highlight=40D)). > > I’d get a 40D or Rebel (XTi, XS or XSi), an 18-55 IS and a 55-250 IS and you’ll have a killer combo for starting out. 75-300 this is the kit, some place online have had this whole kit as low as $500 I guess at some point. Maybe a deal on amazon… > **[Sam's Club - Wholesale Prices on Top Brands](https://www.samsclub.com/)** > > FREE SHIPPING for Plus Members. Sam’s Club Helps You Save Time. Low Prices on Groceries, Mattresses, Tires, Pharmacy, Optical, Bakery, Floral, & More! ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/6 "2011-04-05T23:13:09Z")
Refurbished is often better than new. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2011, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/7 "2011-04-06T05:34:39Z")
The T2i is a great unit, and I’m a Nikon user. ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2011, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/8 "2011-04-06T10:53:36Z")
> [@What you think of this M100 \[Lotus Elan\]?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-you-think-of-this-m100-lotus-elan/40880/34): > > The T2i is a great unit, and I’m a Nikon user. If I got a good enough deal I’d probably get a Nikon I really don’t have a preference I am just use to the Canon menus and what not. Most people say Nikon has a better GUI though for beginners. I have been trying to read as much as possible. I would consider a used one as well I just don’t trust buying off ebay too much, maybe I am paranoid. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2011, 11:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/9 "2011-04-06T11:03:56Z")
I’d search for deals on [http://photography-on-the.net/forum/](http://photography-on-the.net/forum/) ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2011, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/10 "2011-04-06T11:07:06Z")
^ Just buy with people with good feedback. I bought my D90 body slightly used with 1000 clicks. ---
**Author:** ![Sketchy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sketchy/32/6378_2.png) [@Sketchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sketchy)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2011, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/11 "2011-04-06T11:30:37Z")
Im plan on buying a T2i /pjb ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/12 "2011-04-07T09:00:21Z")
This seemed like a decent deal on a used Nikon… > **[Nikon D40x 10.2MP SLR + 18-55mm Lens + 70-300mm Macro | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/330548675307?ViewItem=&item=330548675307&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123)** > > Nikon D40x 10.2MP SLR + 18-55mm Lens + 70-300mm Macro | Cameras & Photo, Lenses & Filters, Lenses | eBay! I will probably get the T2i and be done with it idk. ---
**Author:** ![Boost\_Creep](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boost_creep/32/6366_2.png) [@Boost\_Creep](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boost_Creep)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/13 "2011-04-07T09:02:10Z")
That’s not bad, will probably sell for $600 or so. ---
**Author:** ![Johawk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/johawk/32/6284_2.png) [@Johawk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johawk)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/14 "2011-04-07T10:00:35Z")
I have the XS. Great starter camera but it will leave you looking for more quickly as I am looking to upgrade to a T1i or T2i. Image quality for both lenses mentioned in the kit are not bad at all. For what I do I really want a wide angle tho. ---
**Author:** ![dsblk93gt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@dsblk93gt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsblk93gt)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/15 "2011-04-07T10:27:30Z")
> [@I can't stand my phone anymore(verizon)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/i-cant-stand-my-phone-anymore-verizon/40871/45): > > I have the XS. Great starter camera but it will leave you looking for more quickly as I am looking to upgrade to a T1i or T2i. Image quality for both lenses mentioned in the kit are not bad at all. For what I do I really want a wide angle tho. I saw this too, but it says you have to have a non functional camera. > **[Earn Cash Back at stores you 💜](https://www.rakuten.com/coupons)** > > Join Rakuten for free and get a $10 Welcome Bonus. ---
**Author:** ![Sketchy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sketchy/32/6378_2.png) [@Sketchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sketchy)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2011, 11:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-getting-a-dslr-finally-suggestions-for-600-or-under/257718/16 "2011-04-07T11:47:56Z")
T2i 1080p HD Video and baller pics