Camera $600-$800 with lens which one would you suggest?

[jan_jarczyk]

<p>Hi friend of mine ask me (someone who've got a few cameras) to recommend to him a camera in a price range $600-$800 with a lens, I assume he will use it for general purposes <br /> well i have never bought anything in that price range and have no idea what to recommend so i'm asking you.<br /> links to shops in USA are welcome<br /> Thanks <br /> Jan Jarczyk</p>

[markonestudios]

http://www.adorama.com

[jan_jarczyk]

<p>Thx Mark but that link doesn't answered my question or does it?</p>

[Mark Keefer]

<p>May depend how "in to" Cameras they are, but the Digital Rebel T2i kit is $829 might find it lower shop around. The Camera has all the Auto modes for the newbie and all the manual modes for the experienced, 18 megapixel, it's almost like getting a 7D at highend consumer camera price. Does HiDef video. The camera is simple enough for a beginner but will still be good all the way up to entry level professional. If he did not want to break over 800 then there is the Canon Digital Rebel T1i for a couple hundred less, a version earlier but still a real good camera. Either way, the cameras will be good as skills grow and there are options of getting different lenses and flashes. In my opinion, these cameras should be considered. Happy shopping to your friend.<br>

<a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetProductAct&productID=369">http://www.usa.canon.com/dlc/controller?act=GetProductAct&productID=369</a></p>

[peter_j2]

<p>Canon EOS Rebel XS w/ 18-55mm IS & 75-300mm USM should be within your friend's budget. Drop the 75-300 and your friend will be smokin' with extra cash for a flash, memory cards, batteries, whatever. Go wander inside Walmart as a start. They were unloading this camera w/18-55 a month or so ago cheap!</p>

[mike_earussi1]

<p>Best camera for the price today is the Pentax KX for $520 at Amazon.</p>

 

[john_tran14]

<p>It would help a lot if you can answer the following questions:<br>

1. Would you consider used stuff? always get much better deal this way (well, did you buy your car new or pre-owned?)</p>

<p>2. Is your friend going to just live with that, or will he upgrade later? (I also think Pentax is a good deal but I don't think they will ever have a full frame DSLR)</p>

<p>3. Do you really mean "A lens" or it could be more lenses?</p>

[mike_hitchen]

<p>the Canon Rebel series plus the 18-55 IS lens<br>

for a stronger build quality a second hand 30D or 40D with the same lens, though the pictuer quality will not be significantly better than the Rebel XS<br>

for size there is the Panasonic G2 </p>

[markonestudios]

Hi Jan, sorry, I meant to come back and give a longer answer :)

<p>"I assume he will use it for general purposes"

<p>The clarification of that assumption will be infinitely useful in providing further info. John Tran's questions mirror what I was going to ask...

[yakim_peled1]

 

<p >Not enough data. There are too many options that could fit here. Canon/Nikon/Sony/Pentax/DSLR/P&S/MFT.... The list is almost endless. </p>

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<p >Happy shooting,</p>

<p >Yakim. </p>

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[alan_bryant1]

<p>There are many excellent choices in that price range. You can't really go wrong with any of the main brands.</p>

<p>For Canon, I'd recommend an XS with the 18-55 IS kit lens, and possibly a 55-250 IS lens if telephoto is needed. If you need video too, have to go with the T1i with the 18-55 IS. And you can save some money by getting some of that used or refurbished.</p>

<p>I've had good experiences buying from Adorama, B&H, Amazon, and KEH.</p>

[arie_vandervelden1]

<p>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/613613-REG/Canon_3818B002_EOS_Rebel_T1i_500D.html</p>

<p>500D plus 18-55 IS. Check the rebates: get a pixma pro 9000 printer for a few bucks more. Great deal!</p>

[Ian Taylor]

<p>Lumix GF1</p>

[mark_pierlot]

<p>Unquestionably, the best camera and lens combo that's (just) within his budget is the T2i with the kit zoom.</p>

<p>But, as the others have said, more information about his shooting preferences would be helpful.</p>

[matthijs]

Second hand?

 

Like a 30D plus Tamron 17-50/2.8 is a nice option.

[PuppyDigs]

<p>Rebel/Kiss series.</p>

[matthias_meixner2]

<p>When buying for someone else I would not take the risk of buying used. If something goes wrong you have got a problem. When buying new you have got the warranty for that case.</p>