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10/05/2005 11:15:23 AM · #1 |
I am attempting to compile a list of current production, entry level DSLR cameras priced less than $1000 msrp. Please add to the list.
Remember MSRP less than a kilobuck!
Canon Rebel XT 350d
Konica-Minolta Maxxum 5d
Nikon D70s
Nikon D50
Olympus E-300
Olympus E-500
Pentax IST Ds
Pentax IST DL |
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10/05/2005 11:23:19 AM · #2 |
| Remember that for an SLR, the camera body is the cheap part... |
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10/05/2005 11:45:21 AM · #3 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
Remember that for an SLR, the camera body is the cheap part... |
Thats right! And note that most of those listed include an el cheapo lens in the kit price, so be prepared to spend more for some good glass, unless you have compatible lenses from you film SLR. |
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10/05/2005 11:54:22 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Gordon:
Remember that for an SLR, the camera body is the cheap part... |
...coming from a guy with a "cheap" $4000 camera body. ;-) He's right though. |
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10/05/2005 12:13:31 PM · #5 |
Don't forget the Original first ever DSLR below the $1000 mark, the Rebel 300D, still available new from major retailers like B & H.
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10/05/2005 12:14:22 PM · #6 |
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10/05/2005 12:17:35 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by idnic:
Don't forget Sony! :) |
Sony does not produce a DSLR yet... |
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10/05/2005 12:23:19 PM · #8 |
Well there is always the graying Sigma SD9 and SD10. Great cameras if you don't require low-light performance and accurate skintones, as in landscapes. Personally, if I had to do all over again, I would have never sold all my Nikon lenses to buy the Sigma like I did a few years ago. I would bought the D100 which was available at the time.
My lenses were MF, but they would have still been usuable on the D100. It just never dawned on me at the time that I could do that.
So if you have any investment in lenses at all, stick with that camera maker. The differences between the cameras are so small its not worth worrying about. |
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10/05/2005 02:48:36 PM · #9 |
| If you include the current rebate going on, the Konica-Minolta Maxxum 7d is also under the $1000 price point. |
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10/05/2005 02:50:11 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
If you include the current rebate going on, the Konica-Minolta Maxxum 7d is also under the $1000 price point. |
My local CompUSA is selling the 10D also at slightly under $1000 clearance pricing. Brand new. |
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10/05/2005 02:58:44 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
My local CompUSA is selling the 10D also at slightly under $1000 clearance pricing. Brand new. |
the (old) canon 10d? they still have them new? |
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10/05/2005 03:00:44 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
Originally posted by faidoi:
My local CompUSA is selling the 10D also at slightly under $1000 clearance pricing. Brand new. |
the (old) canon 10d? they still have them new? |
I think they are clearing out all the stuff they found in the warehouse. As they have merged with another store and closing all of the purchased stores. |
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10/05/2005 03:02:46 PM · #13 |
The D70 is still being sold and discounted. But you did say "current production" so I guess the D70s covers it.
Message edited by author 2005-10-05 15:03:07. |
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10/05/2005 06:06:52 PM · #14 |
On ebay you can get some very nice canon 10D's, D60s and D30s at nice rates. Although since you have the rebel and D70 on that list, i'm not sure these would be considered "entry level" :)
Either way, my research has dug up that (in the UK) 10D's go for almost exactly £400, as do D60's, and D30's go for almost exactly £300. Do your own currency conversion for mickey-mouse currencies like the dollar.
Edit: Aiee, didn't notice the "current production" bit... ignore this post then if you're not interested in the second hand market
Message edited by author 2005-10-05 18:07:46.
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