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Another "What camera" thread (under $350)

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DudeWhateverDude
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I apologize in advance because I know someone has probably already asked this question, but what is the best camera for taking pictures under $350? I already have a gopro hero 3 that takes good enough videos but I want a camera that I can zoom in and take good quality pictures with. I guess I'd call myself a beginner because I don't really know what the different types of cameras are, I've just heard something about dslr cameras and regular point and shoot. I was looking at getting the Canon powershot sx510 hs for around $200, but if anyone else has a better camera for under 350 that takes great pictures and can do a little bit of filming it would be greatly appreciated if you could help, +K for good advice
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Lou.
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Id say get a dslr. They will allow ypu to grow as a photographer and as a videographer as you get better. You will outgrow a point and shoot quickly if you are serious. I reccomend a t2i with kit lens for that price
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Superduploman
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^ this.
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brighton__
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Are you serious? Where is money for stabilization, a tripod, a mic, etc. You need at least $700 to consider this.
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Superduploman
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Although true, beginners don't really need all that. I started with a t2i and a lens and nothing else. Made a diy caddie cam for less than 10$ for better angled shots. Still worked good for me, definately worth the money
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Randy_Quench
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did you read the OP? I dont think any of those things will be necessary for a while. other than maybe a tripod.
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Lou.
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Reread the op and tell me when you thought, ya this guy os the kinda guy wholl blow 700 bucks on a mic and tripod. Not saying its not a worthy investment to get nice shit but the nice thing about dslrs is that you can be as cheap or as fancy ad you like
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brighton__
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I did read the OP. I'm saying that he won't be as happy with a $350 dslr setup as he would be with a used $350 camcorder. That's just my opinion though.

Maybe take a look at this:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-R400-Advanced-Camcorder/dp/B00AWZFJ22/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1392667063&sr=8-4&keywords=1080p+camcorder

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Randy_Quench
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you are a lying sack of shit. OP is looking for a PICTURE camera. lrn2read.
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PacificRimJob
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Get a T2i, then try to find a kit lens, or a couple of vintage primes for around 50 bucks or so, and you should be set from there. (some old knock-off brand lenses like a 28 and a 50 wouldn't cost more than 50 bucks for the lenses and adapters if you keep a good eye out)

Scour parents and relatives basements/attics for old cameras and adapt those lenses you might find, go on craigslist and find a 10$ old steel tripod, make DIY shit that you can build for pocket change with hardware store items.

Honestly, starting with a body for 300-350 and building frugally from there is such an affordable way into video/photo.
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CrotchKiller
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lol lrn3read
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