Best DSLR Under 450$

Ajayang · Dec 17, 2009

Hi i am planning for an DSLR for new year can any one suggest me the best DSLR with good low light performance and light weight(comparatively). I can see Canon XS in that range but i have no idea about Olympus & Sony !

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yongbo · Dec 17, 2009

Ajayang said:
Hi i am planning for an DSLR for new year can any one suggest me the best DSLR with good low light performance and light weight(comparatively). I can see Canon XS in that range but i have no idea about Olympus & Sony !

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Aj

Doesn't exist.

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Radu P · Dec 18, 2009

Body only, or with the kit lens?
If you want the lens too, try to look on Ebay for a second hand 350D or 400D.

Ajayang · Dec 18, 2009

i saw in Amazon its 450$ only with IS Kitlense(18-55mm)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001CBKJGG/ref=dp_olp_new_map?ie=UTF8&condition=new

so is this model is the best in that price range? i saw pentax kx too but its 100$ + than this one and i didnt like the menus & controls of Pen KX. so any other alternatives?

Radu P · Dec 18, 2009

That's a pretty good model, I don't think you will find something significantly better in this price range.

slayboss · Dec 18, 2009

Ajayang said:
Hi i am planning for an DSLR for new year can any one suggest me the best DSLR with good low light performance and light weight(comparatively). I can see Canon XS in that range but i have no idea about Olympus & Sony !

yes, the Canon XS / 1000D is in that range but another option would be to save a little more money and get the newerT1i (500D) - more features, video, etc. even the Canon XSi (450D) is better for just a $100 more.

dinga · Dec 18, 2009

Suggest you consider the Olympus E450 or E620. Both are small & lightweight and have excellent lenses, ideal for what you want. I'm not sure about prices in USA but they both offer great features and image quality for their price

Cedarhill · Dec 18, 2009

I don't own any Olympus gear, but just bought my son an E 520 with two lens set for under $500. At the value end of the scale, I think Olympus is about the best you can do. I shoot Nikons but they are considerably more expensive for the same level of versatility at that price point.

Greg Nut · Dec 18, 2009

Ajayang said:
i saw in Amazon its 450$ only with IS Kitlense(18-55mm)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001CBKJGG/ref=dp_olp_new_map?ie=UTF8&condition=new

so is this model is the best in that price range? i saw pentax kx too but its 100$ + than this one and i didnt like the menus & controls of Pen KX. so any other alternatives?

Take a look at the Nikon D3000 review on this site. They compare it to the Canon. Take a look at high-ISO image quality.

Alfisti · Dec 18, 2009

it's an important question.

Ajayang said:
Hi i am planning for an DSLR for new year can any one suggest me the best DSLR with good low light performance and light weight(comparatively). I can see Canon XS in that range but i have no idea about Olympus & Sony !

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Chikubi · Dec 18, 2009

I just picked up an Olympus E-420 w/ lens at Walmart for $399. I bought it as a "pocket" camera to use when I don't want to lug my D3 or D200 around, and I have to say, I'm fairly impressed. Even with the smaller sensor, high ISO noise is better than the D200 in most cases. It's light, very responsive, decent build for what it is, and very, very petit for an SLR, which is perfect for my use. Kit lens is tolerable, but slow, though even with no IS/VR I still can get sharp shots most of the time. Canon may be a better setup in most cases, but for the price/performance ratio, the Oly is a good option.
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slayboss · Dec 18, 2009

Chikubi said:
I just picked up an Olympus E-420 w/ lens at Walmart for $399. I bought it as a "pocket" camera to use when I don't want to lug my D3 or D200 around, and I have to say, I'm fairly impressed. Even with the smaller sensor, high ISO noise is better than the D200 in most cases. It's light, very responsive, decent build for what it is, and very, very petit for an SLR, which is perfect for my use. Kit lens is tolerable, but slow, though even with no IS/VR I still can get sharp shots most of the time. Canon may be a better setup in most cases, but for the price/performance ratio, the Oly is a good option.
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true they are the smallest DSLR, but I'm not convinced that Olympus is the best

joseph costa · Dec 18, 2009

actually the best option for $450.00 is the sony alpha 230. Can't beat a cheap dslr that takes good images and has built-in image stabilization. you'll save a lot on future lenses for sure.

Ajayang said:
Hi i am planning for an DSLR for new year can any one suggest me the best DSLR with good low light performance and light weight(comparatively). I can see Canon XS in that range but i have no idea about Olympus & Sony !

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Regards,
Aj

freealfas · Dec 18, 2009

slayboss said:
but I'm not convinced that Olympus is the best

none of them are, they all have their pro's/con's

that's the beauty of it all... you simply pick your battle and move on

slayboss · Dec 19, 2009

Cedarhill said:
I don't own any Olympus gear, but just bought my son an E 520 with two lens set for under $500. At the value end of the scale, I think Olympus is about the best you can do. I shoot Nikons but they are considerably more expensive for the same level of versatility at that price point.

right, Nikon lens prices are absolutely insane!

Ansonn701987 · Dec 19, 2009

For $450. the Rebel XS with the 18-55 IS is the best buy. It has been the best selling DSLR for the last few years. There may be a couple that are less expensive but the Rebel XS is better overall. Ansonn

Chikubi · Dec 19, 2009

slayboss said:
true they are the smallest DSLR, but I'm not convinced that Olympus is the best

Never said it was the best, said it was a good option.

In my case, the size is important - I bought it to replace a G10, so wanted as compact a camera as possible, with better high ISO and very little shutter delay. Anything bigger and I might as well just use the D200. The Oly fits the bill better than any P&S, and the money I got from selling the G10 paid for the whole thing w/ nothing out of pocket at all.

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Ajayang · Dec 19, 2009

hey thanks for the suggestion e420 do look great i checked @ flckr the photos are amazing !!! does it have any nifty-fifty(for canon) lense which is good for portraits ?

Ajayang · Dec 19, 2009

i saw a 50mm lense for XS which is good for portraits actually the results are great !! so can any one suggest me which is the best lense kit for XS ?

Ansonn said:
For $450. the Rebel XS with the 18-55 IS is the best buy. It has been the best selling DSLR for the last few years. There may be a couple that are less expensive but the Rebel XS is better overall. Ansonn

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Greg Nut · Dec 20, 2009

Ajayang said:
i saw a 50mm lense for XS which is good for portraits actually the results are great !! so can any one suggest me which is the best lense kit for XS ?

Ansonn said:

For $450. the Rebel XS with the 18-55 IS is the best buy. It has been the best selling DSLR for the last few years. There may be a couple that are less expensive but the Rebel XS is better overall. Ansonn

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The 18-55IS lens it comes with is a great general purpose lens. There's no better choice that isn't much more expensive. Then, add a used 50/1.8 for $80 or so.

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