best camra for around 500

[Jhsellers2]

like the title says my wife and i are about ready to buy a new camera we are going in sunday night to have a baby. so basically we want our moneys worth and dont want to break the bank. features im looking for i would like to be able to take some nice close ups of my tank the camera we have now is horrible at close ups so any advise would be helpful. aslo for close up do you have to have a macro lens or does some cameras have it built in thanks again

 

[Sahara6971]

Do you want a point and shoot or a dslr? Most point and shoots have a macro setting. With a dslr the most important thing is learning about exposure and how the camera works. You might be able to get a used or entry level dslr. Then you could get a 50mm lens to start with for around $100. I would do that before going with a kit. You can also look into cheap extension tubes to start instead of an actual macro lens.

Look at B&H or Adorama. I believe they both have used equipment. They are both very reputable.

HTH

 

[AquaBison]

If you go the DSLR route, stick with Nikon or Canon. I love my Nikon D5100. It blows away my Sony A390. For new with DSLR's you're pretty much limited to the D3000, XS, or T3.

 

[Jhsellers2]

Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2MP 2.7" SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS Lenses. this one is 650 at bjs whole sale is it woth that price

 

[Jhsellers2]

Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2MP 2.7" SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS Lenses. this one is 650 at bjs whole sale is it worth that price

 

[Allmost]

get a rebel Canon T2i.

its well worth it.

 

[Jhsellers2]

we have a pas now and i think my wife and i are basically wanting a nice upgrade.i bought her a pas a year and a half age for around 250 and pics just seem to be average and now there is a big black out on part of the lcd

 

[Sahara6971]

we have a pas now and i think my wife and i are basically wanting a nice upgrade.i bought her a pas a year and a half age for around 250 and pics just seem to be average and now there is a big black out on part of the lcd

Me again...haha...

I would go to a camera store and hold the Nikon and Canon dslrs. Play around with them and see which feels good to you. One thing I would never do is buy a Canon with a kit lens. I have heard the Nikon kit lenses are better quality but Canon is what I know. A Canon "thrifty" or "nifty" fifty (50mm f1.8) is $100 as I mentioned before. This lens will be a great beginner lens for taking photos of your baby.

Also, if you haven't read Understanding Exposure, get it. It is an awesome book!

 

[Jhsellers2]

thank you i think wife already made up her mind says we are getting the rebel t2i but its a kit with 2 lenses like you said not to buy comes with case batt mem card and extra lens

 

[Jhsellers2]

which one is betterCanon EOS Rebel T2i DSLR Camera, Battery, 8GB Memory Card & Extra 55-250mm Lens for$ 849 or this oneCanon EOS Rebel T3 12.2MP 2.7" SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS Lenses for$$ 650

 

[Jhsellers2]

just got back home with the rebel t2i now we just have to learn how to use it. i am going to look into tan book you suggested

 

[Misled]

If possible, when you come back, could you try to use capital letters and punctuation marks please? It would make it easier to read your posts.

 

[Jhsellers2]

If it makes you happy, It would be my pleasure.

 

[tahiriqbal]

If it makes you happy, It would be my pleasure.

If it makes you happy, it would be my pleasure. Now, we all are happy .

Anyways, good luck with the new camera and make sure you post some lovely pictures.

Tahir