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Trying to trade / repurchase a better camera, NEED ADVICE

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Bobeatschocolate
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I have a Nikon DSLR D50,
heres a picture with specs off amazon....(plus retail and avg. used prices)
(http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Nikkor/dp/B0009GZANC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412278007&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+digital+camera+d50)

What would be a good trade for this camera? I have like $200 spare + my current D50, I don't want it anymore because IT JUST TAKES PICTURES but they are very good quality!! I have experience with photography and wish to get more into cinematography this year, and I REALLY NEED A DECENT FILMING CAMERA. I have heard of T2i's and other Nikons and such, but I really am looking to find one of you who might have a better idea of what I should do, or if you know anyone/any good deals to try and get a hold of... THANKS! - Bob
Oct 2 2014 3:30PM
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nutz.
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BobeatschocolateI have a Nikon DSLR D50,
heres a picture with specs off amazon....(plus retail and avg. used prices)
(http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G-Nikkor/dp/B0009GZANC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412278007&sr=8-1&keywords=nikon+digital+camera+d50)

What would be a good trade for this camera? I have like $200 spare + my current D50, I don't want it anymore because IT JUST TAKES PICTURES but they are very good quality!! I have experience with photography and wish to get more into cinematography this year, and I REALLY NEED A DECENT FILMING CAMERA. I have heard of T2i's and other Nikons and such, but I really am looking to find one of you who might have a better idea of what I should do, or if you know anyone/any good deals to try and get a hold of... THANKS! - Bob


I don't think you'd get a decent trade with that camera... it may have costed 600 when it was out but it goes for like 100 bucks or less now on ebay and stuff. At this point, I think almost anything could be an upgrade, maybe find a t2i for cheap or something?
Oct 2 2014 3:37PM
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Bobeatschocolate
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Okay, yea I know mine wasn't nearly at all near the price that's on Amazon... It's still in great condition, I just am looking for that upgrade... Anyone know any good deals? I found a t2i body for $350 if that sounds fair?

amazon page for t2i:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-Camera-Body-Only/dp/B0035FZJI0%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAI62SSPLIHX7AR6PA%26tag%3Dsnapsort-658-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0035FZJI0
Oct 2 2014 3:53PM
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erikK
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BobeatschocolateOkay, yea I know mine wasn't nearly at all near the price that's on Amazon... It's still in great condition, I just am looking for that upgrade... Anyone know any good deals? I found a t2i body for $350 if that sounds fair?

amazon page for t2i:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-Camera-Body-Only/dp/B0035FZJI0%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAI62SSPLIHX7AR6PA%26tag%3Dsnapsort-658-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB0035FZJI0


get a d3200
Oct 2 2014 4:00PM
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Bobeatschocolate
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erikKget a d3200


That actually seems like a way better deal, only $100 more for a way better camera haha
Oct 2 2014 4:16PM
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DingoSean
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I'd sell the D50 body for around 100-125ish, keep the lens, and buy a used D5100 for around 300$
Oct 2 2014 5:00PM
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