# looking to buy DSLR
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [January 6, 2012, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565 "2012-01-06T09:39:01Z")
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### Author:  [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)
#### Post date: [January 6, 2012, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565/1 "2012-01-06T09:39:01Z")
ok, i am in the market for a new (or used) DSLR. i am a little more than a novice, but not a pro. i have been using a Nikon D50 up to now. i am taking classes starting in march so i would like to have something new to use for that. found a lot of people on CL/Ebay selling, so that is an option.
here is what i am looking at. thoughts/opinions are welcome.
Nikon:
D3100 - love everything about it but you cant do bracketing. this sucks because i like to do HDR. almost a deal breaker. i know i can use one raw image and redo the exposure in lightroom, but it is not as organic if i do it like that
D5100 - little too expensive but i would be willing to spend a few extra bucks if the right deal came along.
D5000 - i used this on vacation to Ireland but returned it when i got back because the price was dropping. i like it, but i wouldnt mind having a little more MP/bigger sensor and 1080p
Canon:
X2i - found someone selling brand new for $570. seemed like a good deal, but i think i can better that if i wait around a bit. this is ptobably the one i would want the most.
Sony:
A350 - found someone selling this with little use and 3 lenses (70mm, 300mm, and 50mm prime). no video but meh, the price is right. just not too sure about the overall quality of sony images because i havent worked with them.
i have a 55-200 VR for my nikon now, so that would be a plus if i buy a Nikon.
thoughts? looking to spend like 400-500 but again it depends on what camera it is.
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### Author:  [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)
#### Post date: [January 6, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565/2 "2012-01-06T10:07:47Z")
I have a D90 that I may be willing to part with if you want to go a little higher on your spending limit…
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### Author:  [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)
#### Post date: [January 6, 2012, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565/3 "2012-01-06T10:20:01Z")
i think that is a little advanced for what i will be using it for. what would it come with and what do you want for it?
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### Author:  [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)
#### Post date: [January 6, 2012, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565/4 "2012-01-06T10:21:24Z")
I’ll PM you now.
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### Author:  [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)
#### Post date: [January 6, 2012, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565/5 "2012-01-06T10:54:42Z")
any thoughts on the Sony a350? looking at a pretty good deal on that one now.
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### Author:  [@eMKay](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eMKay)
#### Post date: [January 8, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565/6 "2012-01-08T12:00:51Z")
I have a T2i (No such thing as an X2i) with a Sigma 18-200 and a Sigma 30mm F1.4. Has flash, and remote too. $1200 for the package, $800 without the 30mm lens. You won’t find a T2i with a lens for $400-500, Unless you mean XSi?
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### Author:  [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)
#### Post date: [February 10, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565/7 "2012-02-10T15:54:20Z")
bump what did you get?
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### Author:  [@Mopar65](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mopar65)
#### Post date: [February 11, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-to-buy-dslr/219565/8 "2012-02-11T20:38:49Z")
I have a Canon G12, which I have been thoroughly impressed with, however you may want to pick this up, [http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNPSG1X&omid=106&ref=cag&CAWELAID=1067500680](http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNPSG1X&omid=106&ref=cag&CAWELAID=1067500680) . More or less the same camera, but on roids.