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#2066400 - 11/16/09 06:10 PM
New Camera
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 952
Loc: New Brighton, Mn.
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Hi All- my 14 yr old daughter wants a camera for her b-day. Has a cheaper digital right now-about 150.00 I think. She is in a photography class at school and really digs it so she wants something that takes better pics. Looking to spend around 450.00 total. Any suggestions? Thx-8-Ball.
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#2066408 - 11/16/09 06:15 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: 8-Ball]
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HotSpotOutdoors Specialist
Registered: 02/10/08
Posts: 3842
Loc: IGL's, NW Iowa
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I just went through this, ended up getting a Canon SX20IS. I played with several and found this to be top of the line in that price range. I got mine from an outfit in NY PMI digital off your favorite auction place for $398 and change to my door.
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#2066420 - 11/16/09 06:27 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: Esox_Magnum]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 952
Loc: New Brighton, Mn.
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thx Esox..anyone else out there have a good tip for me?
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#2066442 - 11/16/09 06:38 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: upnorth]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 12/04/08
Posts: 605
Loc: Starkville, MS , Little Falls,...
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Jeremy "Thoughts create Reality"
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#2066699 - 11/16/09 10:06 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: 8-Ball]
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Sr HSOShow.com Family
Registered: 06/19/04
Posts: 2423
Loc: USA
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thx Esox..anyone else out there have a good tip for me? I was in wally world yesterday and saw a Nikon D40 with a lens for about $450 I'm a Canon guy,but that's a tough deal to beat and will take great photos,and be expandable to more expensive lenses. That's a real DSLR camera which will allow her to do anything that she wants in terms of creativity. Could be a make or break point in her interest so I'd get her a DSLR so she doesn't get discouraged. JMO
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#2066742 - 11/16/09 11:45 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: MARINERMAGNUM]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 952
Loc: New Brighton, Mn.
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Thx MM..I am going to check this unit out...
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#2067293 - 11/17/09 01:38 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: 8-Ball]
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HotSpotOutdoors Pro Staff
Registered: 01/03/04
Posts: 5548
Loc: Carlton , MN
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If you wanted to go Canon you can get a EOS Rebel with a 18-55mm for $490.00 at B&H. Not a bad little starter camera.
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#2067856 - 11/17/09 09:54 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: Jim Almquist]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 952
Loc: New Brighton, Mn.
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#2067898 - 11/17/09 10:23 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: 8-Ball]
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Hotspotoutdoor Specialist
Registered: 08/30/05
Posts: 4367
Loc: Marshall, MN
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B & H Photo is one of the few well trusted online camera shops available. Others include Adorama and Canoga.
Mike mike at specialtyphotoandprinting.com
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#2068019 - 11/18/09 06:38 AM
Re: New Camera
[Re: MN Shutterbug]
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HotSpotOutdoors Pro Staff
Registered: 01/03/04
Posts: 5548
Loc: Carlton , MN
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I guess I should have put in a little more info about B & H A few other good stores to deal with on line are Adorama and Canoga. All 3 of these store are dealers so you will not be buying any gray market equipment which is not usually covered under a USA warranty like some of the stuff you will see on auction sites. When in doubt go to resellerratings dot you know the rest and see how they rate. It is also a good spot to see if there are any deals available.
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#2069164 - 11/18/09 10:33 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: Jim Almquist]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 952
Loc: New Brighton, Mn.
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Thx..A few people in stores have mentioned the Nikon D-60..what about that as a camera for her-thoughts, opinions?
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#2070433 - 11/20/09 01:49 AM
Re: New Camera
[Re: 8-Ball]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 952
Loc: New Brighton, Mn.
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Nikon D-60-anyone have thoughts on this unit??
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#2070547 - 11/20/09 08:28 AM
Re: New Camera
[Re: 8-Ball]
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HSOShow.com Family
Registered: 01/12/09
Posts: 146
Loc: Duluth, MN
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Nikon D-60-anyone have thoughts on this unit?? Im a canon guy, but from what Ive heard the Nikonese saying, it is certainly a good camera and will take great pics - but it isnt a HUGE upgrade from the D40 and the price is significantly higher. FWIW, my impression of Nikon is that they produce a great product, but some of their higher end glass is much more expensive than its Canon counterpart. May not be a factor in your decision, but something to think about if you plan on buying lenses as gifts down the road.
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#2071247 - 11/20/09 07:45 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: OutlawTorn]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 952
Loc: New Brighton, Mn.
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Thx Outlaw- the wife found the d-60 for same price as the 40 I am told. I am doing some online research and have talked to some camera store help and its the apples/oranges ford/chevy thing. Everyone has their opinion on different brands-some like Canon, others like Nikon, etc.. I guess i will just have to make a decision and live with it.
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#2071320 - 11/20/09 08:37 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: 8-Ball]
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HSO Legacy Member
Registered: 12/23/01
Posts: 26113
Loc: Ely, MN
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8-ball, why don't you get a gift certificate from a store that sells multiple DSLR brands? The most important consideration these days is not the fairly minor details that separate one brand from another (and tend to be exaggerated in any online reviews), but which camera feels best in the hand and has control conventions that best fit the user. Since the user will be your daughter, it's best that SHE make the decision, and a gift certificate will do the job. And she will be even more exited than getting a camera under the Christmas tree because she gets to take the gift certificate to the store and make her own decision. That empowers her, and since you'll of course be coming along (and hopefully keeping a Dad's mouth mostly shut  ), you'll have your joy in giving extended as well.
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#2071396 - 11/20/09 10:16 PM
Re: New Camera
[Re: Steve Foss]
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Sr HotSpotOutdoors.com Family
Registered: 04/28/02
Posts: 952
Loc: New Brighton, Mn.
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Steve- Thats a great idea and one I had not thought of..More I think about it the better it sounds. Have to check with the boss and see what she thinks of course!
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