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Old 05-04-2006, 04:08 PM   #517
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Originally posted by ::smurfie::
looking to step into the slr world. not ready to spend 1g on a camera just yet. any suggestions?

PS: I need one that has crazy zoom like 12 x optical. and be able to take sports pics and scenery pics
thanks
mmmm

any SLR setup + 1 "crazy zoom" lens WILL be 1,000 bucks or more no matter how you cut it.

just to give you a rough idea:

Nikon D50 body = $700 CDN
Nikon 18-200mm "crazy zoom" = $900
or
Sigma/Tamron 18-200mm = about $500 ish I think.

plus a memory card
plus a camera bag
plus some little things here and there

yeah dude, it'll be over $1000 with the kind of setup you're looking for.

I think you should do this :

get the Nikon D50 kit = $870 + a 70-300mm zoom = $120 used and you're set.

trust me, you WILL spend over $1000 once you start using SLR cameras.
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