SLR camera

nellybell

Hi I am looking into buying a new camera. I currently have a point and shoot sony but I would like a SLR. Could you please recommend one under $500.

Thanks

amy.matt

I have a Nikon D40 and LOVE it.  There are so many features that I'll probably never learn, but it's a great out of the box point and shoot SLR camera. Very easy to use. 

martiniglass

i have the D40 also, i didnt buy it to become an instant professional photographer like a lot of people do(for some reason i have a few friends who think they are photographers now that they have SLR) but i bought it because it takes really sharp clear pics and there is no delay.

i dont think they make the D40 anymore but i think the D3000 is the next one up....i might be wrong.

SaraRocks

I have a nikon d5000, I think including a lens, it was about $800, but I love it! I just took it to Niagara Falls and took some awesome shots! I'm still getting used to using a digital camera versus a film camera, but that's the only frustration I have had.

Rach03k

I have the Sony a230. I think it's a really good intro camera, especially if you're kind of clueless about photography like I was I believe it's less expensive than the canon and nikon equivalent models, and the interface is very user friendly and geared towards helping you learn the different features

MicheleLouise

I am a canon shooter, and I started out with a canon rebel, I would look at those.  I don't know if you have ever gone over to the photography board on the bump

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/7253063/ShowForum.aspx

but they have an FAQ post that goes over this question

http://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/24648100.aspx?MsdVisit=1

iluvmylab

SaraRocks:

I have a nikon d5000, I think including a lens, it was about $800, but I love it! I just took it to Niagara Falls and took some awesome shots! I'm still getting used to using a digital camera versus a film camera, but that's the only frustration I have had.

We have the D3000, which is basically the same thing but without video and live view, you have to use the viewfinder, which I prefer.  We took it to Europe over the summer and the pictures are fantastic!  I will never to back to point and shoot.

BeingMrsMarkRogers

I just bought (on Sunday) the Fujifilm finepix S1800. It has simple point and shoot ability as well as manual features and video with sound. I got it from Target because I work there and I get a discount, but it's currently on sale for 179.00.