What are some of the best reasonably priced SLR cameras in the market?I, at the moment own a digital camera, 2.0 megapixel. However, I would like take up photography as a hobby. What SLR camera would best suit a beginner who is wanting to learn the basics of depth and light in a film camera? I travel several times a year and love to hike, so I'd love to take a lot of nature shots. And should I, as a beginner, worry about multiple lenses? Also, I know absolutly nothing about film: is there a certain film I should consider? I'm hoping not to spend more than $ 300 to $ 350.
wellarmedsheep
Honestly, unless you have a specific reason for shooting film you should really think about a digital SLR. Especially as an amateur, the money you save buying a film SLR will be quickly eaten up and surpassed by your film and processing budget. A digital will allow you to make mistakes and learn without spending a penny.
That being said, you wont be able to get a new digital SLR for the money your looking to spend. I bought an Olympus E300, a great beginners digital SLR. On sale I got it for around $ 450, Amazon has it listed at $ 529 (see below for review also). As a beginner I would also not recommend multiple lens', unless it comes with your package. Learn to shoot first then as you get into the hobby pick up extra ones if you want to experiment more, keep in mind that lenses can get pricey also. Good luck.
Dusty
Film photography is both an art and a science. However, since the advent of digital cameras, second hand film cameras are CHEAP. In SLR's, Olympus, Nikon and Cannon are all three top dog and very only in user's preferences. Check local pawn shops and/or Inet. EBay for used and the big "O" for discounted new.
The digital market (like every thing else hi-techie) is coming way down too. Last years SLR $ 1500 is now this years $ 450 camera and what you save in film and processing can be spent on additional lenses, but, lenses are going up in price due most better digital cameras now accept the standard film camera lenses.
helper #555
film slr are becoming nostalgic, stick with a good digital camera with full manual features (aperature and shutter user conrol). ability to change ISO(film speed) and white balance at ease is so much easier with dslr than film slr.
most pros are already converted to all digital for speed and convience. no beginner hobbist should waste their time and money in film unless you're rich and like to burn money. you will learn a lot quicker with digital, shoot and review. its that simple..
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