ANyone recommend a good Value D-SLR for Detailing?

Hey guys,

Like the topic says, with Digital SLRs becoming more accessible and cheaper, I think it's time I move over from my cheapy Kodak digital camera (that I found on the ground btw), I want a good Digital SLR that's very affordable (the lower the better), very easy to use (I don't have a lot of time to do a lot of adjusting, reading, and replacing lenses) and will take the best quality pictures of:

- Swirls,
- Scratches
- Wax
- Shine

- In sun, snow, rain or not.

I need these pictures for my website which I'm working on, and the better the pictures, the better it bodes for my business ventures. Thanks in advanced guys, and I look forward to what are always great responses.

 

Check out the Canon Rebel XS or XSi, Nikon D40 or Nikon D60. I just bought a XSi but havent had it but a few weeks. Make sure you get a good lens with it.

 

Rebel Xsi or Nikon D60. I have the Xsi myself.

 

If you want budget, pick up a used Canon XTi. You can have one for a song.

 

Thanks for the req Chris. I'll probably be going with the D60, i'll see if a good one pops up on the classifieds.

 

Anyone ever use a Nikon D50?

 

:thumb: That's what I use.

 

would a macro lens be useful? something like a 50mm which isn't that expensive for a piece of glass at all

 

Macro would be great for closeups. but don't bother with a 50mm.. you'd have to get up REAL close to get a true macro.. try and find something in the 100mm range.

I would recommend a Sony A200. I have one, and I believe it outperforms the Nikon and Canon competitors, and is less expensive. THe new one I believe is the A320, about 7 months ago I paid $550 for the a200 with 18-70mm lense. Well worth it...

 

I'm getting my XSi this Thursday courtesy of the GF!

 

Psst, take a look at Pentax. I know everybody is on the C or N bandwagon, but there are other choices out there.

 

Congrats Denzil!

 

I agree that Pentax is also a good camera as well!

 

ahh man i just got an XSI a few weeks ago. was a great deal. $600 for 2 lenses, 2 batteries, 2 filters, bag, and a reading book. picked up another lens as well.

Its a great camera, youre going to love it.

 

The Nikon D40 +18-55mm lens kit was priced at $350 after coupons at Staples.com today. Website now shows that it is OOS, but with Staples, they sometimes have more product during the week.

 

Cooter. what did you do with the Panasonic? I have been using a Nikon D70s (a hand me down) recently.

 

Canon Xti + 28-105 f3.5 IS USM lense - a very good combo (imo) good value too.
Canon 40D + EF 24-70 f2.8L. USM a perfect combo (imo)