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APUreefer1989

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APUreefer1989

As I've started a tank journal I've been posting a fair share of pictures but as of right now I have nothing for a camera that takes very nice pictures. Just a phone and a very inexpensive point and shoot. I took a digital photography class 6 years ago, but I know very little about cameras. Any suggestions for a camera to take some better quality pictures? I'd say I don't want to go any higher then $300 for right now, if that's even possible. Definitely want to get some higher quality pictures on my thread, Let me know your ideas!

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LeCharlesMuhDickens

I'd buy used, you can find some killer deals on very nice equipment. $300 in the used market will get you a decent setup.

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rickztahone

I'd buy used, you can find some killer deals on very nice equipment. $300 in the used market will get you a decent setup.

Very true. Try Keh.com. If you can swing the $300 for a body alone, you can get a nice old prime lens (50mm) on a budget for less than $100. Spend money on glass more so than on body.

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LeCharlesMuhDickens

Very true. Try Keh.com. If you can swing the $300 for a body alone, you can get a nice old prime lens (50mm) on a budget for less than $100. Spend money on glass more so than on body.

 

Yep, I think I paid $60 used for my "nifty fifty" and it's the lens I use the most. Even attached to a beater rebel xti body, I get some nice shots.

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rickztahone

Yep, I think I paid $60 used for my "nifty fifty" and it's the lens I use the most. Even attached to a beater rebel xti body, I get some nice shots.

IMHO the 50mm lens is one of the most useful lenses in photography, but, on a Full Frame body. On a cropped sensor, I personally prefer the 35mm for day to day. I tend to shoot with a lot of primes and have a 24 2.8, 35 1.4, 50 1.4, 58 1.2, 90 2.8 (macro) and a 135 1.8 CZ. As you can see, primes are very addicting :)

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