# SLR camera question **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 19, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057 "2010-08-19T17:23:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![McBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@McBitchin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/McBitchin)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/1 "2010-08-19T17:23:36Z")
OK looking to buy a camera, only looking to spend around $500. I’m looking the Canon Rebel XS [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+EOS+Digital+Rebel+XS+10.1-Megapixel+Digital+SLR+Camera+-+Black/8929699.p?id=1214611419717&skuId=8929699](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Canon+-+EOS+Digital+Rebel+XS+10.1-Megapixel+Digital+SLR+Camera+-+Black/8929699.p?id=1214611419717&skuId=8929699) and this Nikon [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nikon+-+10.2-Megapixel+Digital+SLR+Camera+-+Black/9456803.p?id=1218107268800&skuId=9456803](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nikon+-+10.2-Megapixel+Digital+SLR+Camera+-+Black/9456803.p?id=1218107268800&skuId=9456803) I dont know shit about these, are they good? junk? just trying to get a little info before I make a purchase. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![Crazed98Camaro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dec6dc/32.png) [@Crazed98Camaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Crazed98Camaro)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/2 "2010-08-19T17:27:18Z")
I have a Nikon D40. Got it at best buy about 2 years back for $500. The D40 is a step under the D3000. I love my D40, its a great camera, and I have 2 lenses for it, along with a fisheye attachment. Even at 6.1 mega pixels, its more than enough for me. My Dad got the D3000 after I got my D40 and he loves it also. It has a self cleaning image sensor, so you don’t have to get in there and wipe anything off. For the price, you can’t go wrong with the D3000. Great entry leve DLSR. Unfortunately I can’t vouch for anything about the Canons. ---
**Author:** ![McBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@McBitchin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/McBitchin)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/3 "2010-08-19T17:37:22Z")
ok thanks, have you had any problems with it? ---
**Author:** ![Crazed98Camaro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dec6dc/32.png) [@Crazed98Camaro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Crazed98Camaro)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/4 "2010-08-19T17:39:52Z")
> [@A few of us going to Lancaster Tuesday,](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-few-of-us-going-to-lancaster-tuesday/34464/12): > > ok thanks, have you had any problems with it? Not in the least bit. Everything has worked perfect. I got a 8 gig SD card in it and it holds about 2k pics at 6.1 mega pixel in JPEG format. ---
**Author:** ![Cossey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Cossey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cossey)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/5 "2010-08-20T07:38:43Z")
I \<3 Canon. I have a 7D and XSi. You can prolly find a used XSi in that price range easily. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/6 "2010-08-20T07:42:08Z")
Agree with Cosey. Look for a used camera with the starter kit man. ---
**Author:** ![McBitchin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@McBitchin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/McBitchin)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/7 "2010-08-20T08:22:08Z")
I only want to buy a used camera if its off somebody I met, or that other people I know can vouch for ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/8 "2010-08-20T08:36:53Z")
Eh…you can still get screwed over. I say look for a good deal and do some research on said store/vendor. I bought a car from a ‘good friend’ that I ended up not being able to pass inspection with (friend was from MA). When I told him, he agreed to ‘trade back’ when I get the NYS title. Long story short, he’s not my friend and I lost $2k when I was 16 because I had to sell the car at the auction or spend $2k fixing CEL’s and such. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/9 "2010-08-20T20:04:05Z")
I highly recommend Canon, otherwise everyone is going to know that you have a small penis. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2010, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slr-camera-question/254057/10 "2010-08-20T20:06:22Z")
> [@FF: 98 LS1 rods and pistons](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ff-98-ls1-rods-and-pistons/34355/46): > > Eh…you can still get screwed over. I say look for a good deal and do some research on said store/vendor. > > I bought a Rebel XTi from a member on here, and everything was in great condition and worked flawlessly. However, shortly after purchase, the battery died. I blame this on Alex Trebek, having a picture of a giraffe, in his ASS during an EARTHQUAKE. > [@PJB](#): > > Ilya are you going to come eat dinn… > [@Ilya](#): > > Shit! Fixed.