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Need suggestions for first DSLR Camera

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wolf2009

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Going to get a DSLR. Budget is $500, stretch to $600 if needed.

Looking at a refurbished D5000 for $500 with the kit 18-55mm lens.

Anybody have any suggestions for something better in the price range and what lens if the kit lens needs to be subsitituted.
 
Get something with built in focus motor. That way you can use cheaper lenses with same result and not have to pay extra for autofocus built into the lens itself. That is how all pro level DSLRs are....

For example the older 50mm f/1.8D lens can be had for $99 but the same lens with less functionality but with a focus motor, the 50mm f/1.8 AF-S is around $220.

For consumer cameras a D90 would be a good option (if you can find a used one cheap enough). The older D50 also has the built in focus motor and you can find D50 kits very reasonably!

A great 1st DSLR and you can buy other lenses and in the future upgrade if you like to something like the D7000 or above and keep any lenses you've purchased.

I would skip the 18-55 lens since its crap with poor f-stop and poor low light performance. Good for still, outdoor use but that is about it.

Get a D90 or D50 body along with a 35mm or 50mm prime to start.

I bought a D90 a couple years ago myself with the 18-105 kit lens and have never used it. Got a 35mm prime and use that almost exclusively. It produces great "bokeh" and is awesome in low light and very fast due to low f/1.8 f-stop. Its really a very simple lens that makes awesome pictures and helps you learn how to use the functions and manual settings on the camera itself. I have a macro lens and wide angle I use sometimes too but not often. Would like to get a 70-200 f/2.8 for shooting hockey stuff but they are very expensive!

Have fun!
 
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