DSLR Camera for the Wife....

[Jason Phillips]

Bought my wife a nice little point a shoot a year or so ago. Now she wants a DSLR. This isn't for a business or anything, and I'm not looking for a top of the line. This will be used for general pictures (everything from stills, to concerts, and son's ball games).

What differences are there between Nikon and Canon? Would we be happy with one of the packages you can buy that has a couple of lenses, bag, and frame for $700? I'd love to not spend more than that for now until I see that she really gets some use out of it and learns to use the features instead of just "auto" mode.

[RoadrashPaul]

I think either company would be great for her. One of the kits should be fine to start with also but there is no substitute for good glass. Also keep your eyes open on C/L and Fred Miranda for good used deals. Coop or one of the other guys can give you a lot more detailed info but that is just my opinion

[pickupman66]

I found a used Nikon D3000 on ebay for $420. got the lens, 8gb class 10 SD card. it came with the original box with all manuals and such. only had 600 clicks on it, so it was in perfect condition. wife really likes it. she uses it in auto.. take a pretty good photo so far. ive been working it a little bit more and really like the results. I like the menu's on it as they are pretty easy to setup.

[bugman]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/...18093

[JohnM]

If you have access to a military base they had some outdated Nikon and Cannon on sale up to 50% off last week when I was there. They were going quick.

[Klinger N Ok]

Check for refurbed camera packages. I got my Canon T1i with the 18-55 kit lens for less than my wife paid for her T1i body only. I got mine from Adorama- looked NIB and has worked great.