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Please help with advice on buying a DSLR camera?
Hi
I'm looking to get a DSLR camera, but I only have about $200 to $300 to spend. I want something that I can grow with a little, and buy new lenses for as I can afford it. I do photos of animals and buildings, but I also love doing close-up photos. I would love a lense that would allow me to get real crisp looking close-up photos.
I found this camera set up please let me know if you think it would work for what I need, or if you have a suggestion of another camera and/or lense.
The one I found is, an Olympus E-500 with Olympus 14-45mm f3.5-5.6 lens and Olympus 40-150mm f3.5-4.5 lens.
Thanks
I advise against it. The lens selection isnt huge because it uses the 4/3 mount. Available lenses are quite expensive compared to other mounts
Edit:
If youre going to consider other cameras I suggest you forget Nikon and Canon. For quality and value it’s the Pentax K-x. It performs better than any Nikon or Canon in its price range. Check prices from B&H
Pentax K-x w/18-55 $521 HD video
Pentax K-x w/18-55 and 50-200 $625 HD video
Pentax K-x w/18-55mm and 55-300mm $715 HD video
Nikon D5000 w/18-55 $700 HD video
Rebel XS (1000D) w/18-55 $530 No video
Nikon D3000 w/18-55 $550 No video
Canon T2i w/18-55 $900 HD video
Canon 7D body only $1700 HD video
Canon 50D body only $930 No video
With the K-x Image Stabilization and Auto-focus are both in the body. No need to pay for IS or AF with each and every lens you buy as with Nikon and Canon. This will save you significant cash throughout the years you own the camera.
Outperforms other cameras in its price range and some more expensive models. See performance comparisons for the Canon XS (1000D), Nikon D3000 and Pentax K-x here
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/268%7C0/(appareil2)/331%7C0/(appareil3)/345%7C0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Canon/(brand2)/Nikon/(brand3)/Pentax
Performance between the K-x and Nikon D5000 is very close as shown in this comparison
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/320|0/(appareil2)/345|0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Nikon/(brand2)/Pentax
The K-x outperforms the Canon T2i and Canon 50D See the comparison here
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/345|0/(appareil2)/338|0/(appareil3)/267|0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Pentax/(brand2)/Canon/(brand3)/Canon
And the K-x outperforms the Canon 7D here with just a hair advantage to the 7D at high ISO
http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/eng/Image-Quality-Database/Compare-cameras/(appareil1)/345|0/(appareil2)/329|0/(onglet)/0/(brand)/Pentax/(brand2)/Canon
The Pentax K-x is a beginner friendly camera.
ImagingResource
“The Pentax Kx has enormous value, thanks to its remarkable image and print quality, fine build, and class-leading burst speed, all combining to make one impressive digital SLR camera. The Pentax Kx is a Dave’s Pick. For sheer image quality at a wide range of ISOs, the Pentax Kx is tough to beat, especially for the price.”
DCResource
“The Pentax K-x is an impressive entry-level digital SLR. It brings very good image quality (especially with a decent lens), snappy performance, tons of features, HD movie recording, and good build quality to the table. If you’re looking for your first digital SLR, then the K-x should be high on your list.”
MacWorld.uk (Editor’s Choice)
“Ultimately, this is a beginner-friendly model featuring most of the latest must-haves”
http://www.digitalcameratracker.com/pentax-k-x-reviews-sample-photos/
Its true there are more Nikon and Canon lenses available. Check the prices. Can you afford all the lenses available? If you can do you plan on buying each and every one? There are more than enough Pentax and third party lenses available for any photographer.
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