What is the best Digital SLR Camera I can buy for $1000 or less?

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    The thread title basically says it all. Looking to purchase a DSLR and wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what is the best one to buy right now. I would like to mostly do outdoor and portrait photography and I am by all means a beginner. My budget is up to $1000.

    Thanks!
     
    GasMan320, May 7, 2012 IP
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  3. GasMan320

    GasMan320 Well-Known Member

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    Why did you suggest the Rebel T3 and not the T3i?
     
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    I can go to cannon, its good performance and affordable price.
     
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    Which model did you have in mind?
     
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    why not nikkon , using it for 3 years , even my zoom out lens have not scrached .....
     
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    GasMan320 Well-Known Member

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    Guys could you please recommend a specific model based on actual metrics, not just vague statements such as "good performance and affordable price" or that your lens hasn't scratched.

    Thanks!
     
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    I wouldn't jump straight into 1000$ price range. But the suggestion of the Cannon T3i is a good one. The Nikon D-3100 (2011 model) or the new D-3200 will get you a good feel for DSLR. If you do want to go to the upper range. Nikon D90/D300S are extremely good.

    You will always here Cannon vs Nikon debate. I would say go to the store and snap a few pictures, feel the camera in your hands. Realistically for a newbie there is no difference in picture quality. Although from personal experience Nikon has less grain than Cannon, but Cannon has better Hi-Def video recording.
     
    ihai, May 9, 2012 IP
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    you could go for a canon 600d or a 60d. these are the models i've been working with for a few months
     
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    a Canon 600D would be great!
     
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    Yeah' I will prefer Canon too.
     
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    than i would like to recommend you for buying canon 500d.
     
    eyesight, Sep 17, 2012 IP
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    For outdoor and portrait photography I suggest you to chose Canon EOS Rebel T3 ,is the best SLR for your Activity.
     
    Diamond70, Oct 4, 2012 IP