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[CurseoftheGods]

My N95 camera isn't cutting it anymore, and I think it's about time I bought a real camera. I love taking pictures, and I have always wanted to pursue it as a hobby. Lately, I have been eyeing the Sony Alpha series (dSLR 200, 300, 350 specifically). I got the chance to play around with them in Best Buy and I really liked them. They were small and definitely more compact than the other cameras in its class. The menus were pretty easy to understand and seemed pretty intuitive.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra350/

So far, I am thinking choosing between the 300 and 350, only differences being is that the 350 has a 14.2 MP sensor and digital zoom, while the 300 has 10 MP. 14.2 MP is pretty much overkill for me and wouldn't digital zoom be useless for these kinds of cameras? I am leaning towards the 300 to be honest.

Comments? Suggestions?

 

[Forsete]

Get the A300, much better at High ISO.

Check out the used Minolta lenses on the market, pretty cheap and often very high quality.

What lens will you be getting with it? Might I suggest the (SAL-16105) Sony 16-105mm f3.5-5.6, its a great lens to get started with. Gives you everything from wideangle to telephoto.

 

[CurseoftheGods]

Get the A300, much better at High ISO.

Check out the used Minolta lenses on the market, pretty cheap and often very high quality.

What lens will you be getting with it? Might I suggest the (SAL-16105) Sony 16-105mm f3.5-5.6, its a great lens to get started with. Gives you everything from wideangle to telephoto.

I am thinking of picking up those exact lens with it.

 

[Forsete]

I am thinking of picking up those exact lens with it.

Great.

The 16-105 and my 50mm f/1.4 are the two lenses I use the most. I believe dpreview has a review of the 16-105, and you can find samples of most lenses here.

http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/index.asp

Dpreview: http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sony_16-105_3p5-5p6_m15/

 

[Rentahamster]

I usually recommend the Nikon D40 in these threads because it's so good for so cheap. You could find them on Amazon for $400 or less. I just looked now, however, and the price listed by Amazon is $500, which is stupid.

If you're looking for a cheaper alternative, you may wish to try a refurbished Canon Rebel XTi from Adorama for $300. Then get a Canon 50mm 1.8 lens for about $100.


Camera:http://www.adorama.com/ICADRXTIBR.html?emailprice=t&sid=1231014878900982

lens: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007E7JU/?tag=neogaf0e-20


I have never bought anything from Adorama before, new or refurbished, so I can't personally vouch for the quality, FYI.