Northern California Ford racer's Message Board Forum Sell & Buy Ford Parts in Northern California Classifieds Mustang Pictures / Videos of Ford Cars in Northern California

Northern California Ford Owners  


Post New Topic  New Poll  Post a Ford message board Reply
read DMs/my profile login | join CAFords | search | faq |
  next oldest topic   next newest topic
» Northern California Ford Owners     » Automotive   » General Talk   » Slr owners

 - Email this post to someone!    
Author Topic: Slr owners
89Rodknocker
CAFords OG
Member # 2951

Ford Icon 1 posted      Profile for 89Rodknocker  Ford pictures for 89Rodknocker    Send New Direct Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote       Share this CAFords post on FB
Just wondering what u guys are using. I was looking at picking up a used Nikon D40 from a co-worker for $300. Do ya'll think thats a good buy or should i buy something like a p500. Looking to get an entry level SLR camera.

Not looking to spend $700 on a camera.

--------------------
89 lx (stolen and stripped)
94 gt runner (sold)
89 lx Stock(sold)
86 gt T-trim (sold)
73 Camaro BBC
01 5.0 Explorer limited Borlas (sold)

Posts: 2488 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Jun 2003  |  :
SydeWaySix
CAFords OG
Member # 3596

Ford Icon 1 posted      Profile for SydeWaySix  Ford pictures for SydeWaySix    Send New Direct Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote       Share this CAFords post on FB
I had a d40 for about a year. I bought it used from a buddy for $350 (came with an external flash, 18-55mm, 55-200mm, and 50mm lenses). I think its an awesome camera for the price but you'll want to get a better lense than the stock 18-55mm. I'd recommend getting the 35mm prime or at least an 18-55mm VR.

I currently have a D3100 and love it! It's a step up from the D40 and has HD video capabilities with full-time AF. It also has a wider range of options... I recommend it! [patriot]

[ July 05, 2011, 05:08 PM: Message edited by: SydeWaySix ]

--------------------
2013 Boss 302 #356. Performance White. Stock.
1965 Fastback GT Restored to stock spec.

Posts: 9882 | From: Bay Area | Registered: Dec 2002  |  :
essasin
¯
Member # 4741

Ford Icon 1 posted      Profile for essasin  Ford pictures for essasin    Send New Direct Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote       Share this CAFords post on FB
Spend most of your budget on a lens that will suit your focal range and then spend the rest of it on a camera body.
Posts: 2402 | Registered: Jul 2004  |  :
Blind
2.3L
CAFords OG
Member # 3052

Ford Icon 1 posted      Profile for Blind  Ford pictures for Blind    Send New Direct Message       Edit/Delete Post   Reply With Quote       Share this CAFords post on FB
lens is more important than body.

I've been really happy with my canon xsi.

--------------------
89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi

Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003  |  :


 
Post New Topic  New Poll  Post a Ford message board Reply Close Topic   Feature Topic   Move Topic   Delete Topic next oldest topic   next newest topic
 - Printer friendly view of this Ford topic
Hop To:

Questions/Requests/Suggestions? email CAFords



Fueled by Ford Mustang Owners
on CaliforniaFords.com