(06-10-2015, 03:25 AM)xevenofhearts Wrote: There's some solid digital cameras that are often used for YouTube videos - see Sony RX100, or other digital cameras. I would not hesitate to recommend a low end DSLR - I personally got a Nikon D3200 and don't regret it one bit. Apart from making videos for YouTube, which I no longer do, it's a fantastic camera, yes for pictures too. DSLRs give you more options to work with and you will learn a lot - throw it in Manual mode and snap some pictures of your bedroom wall, and you'll learn what goes into it. Canon offers some great first DSLRs, and if you're willing to dish out the right amount of money, you can find yourself a really nice camera. Try buying a Canon DSLR that's relatively new, but refurbished from Canon to save a few bucks. Also do your research on mirrorless cameras- such as the Sony NX series. DigitalRevTV has some good camera reviews and other good information, so check them out (this is not a paid ad, lmao.)

(06-28-2015, 01:59 AM)roger_smith Wrote: There's a used Canon EOS Rebel T1i for sale near me. They're asking $175obo. Any thoughts or opinions on that one? I'm looking for something that can do video AND still

(06-28-2015, 01:59 AM)roger_smith Wrote: There's a used Canon EOS Rebel T1i for sale near me. They're asking $175obo. Any thoughts or opinions on that one? I'm looking for something that can do video AND still

(07-02-2015, 02:40 AM)roger_smith Wrote: Thoughts/opinions?

Is the Nikon D3200 a safe bet? What would be a good price on a used one?

(07-02-2015, 03:35 AM)Six Wrote: 1, I mean its a nice price, but I'd really make sure its not abused, and if its body only, or the full kit.
Its an OK camera, for its price, but I'd consider it a middle-entry model, honestly.

The D3200 brought its 24mp CMOS sensor, which got it on par with one I owned, the Sony A77, so its pretty decent, but eh.

A page that might help you decide:

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos500d&products=nikon_d3200&products=sony_slta77

This will give you a side by side comparison of all the specs of all three, including price and ratings.

(07-02-2015, 08:49 AM)lux Wrote: As a general rule of thumb, Canon > Nikon for video. I have the D3200, and it's very good camera, and can produce decent video.