07-23-2024
12:32 AM
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07-23-2024
08:39 AM
by
Danny
Hello, first of all I want to clarify that I am a beginner in the subject of cameras. I would like to buy a camera to be able to take pictures of cars and record some videos (even if the videos are too good I don't care as much as the pictures since I have another way to record). I plan to spend between $500-$650 (it doesn't matter if I can find a second hand one, well maintained and within that price range).
I was looking at a canon T8i (used, but its owner doesn't respond to my messages :/) and I was also looking about the M50 Mark II, but idk.
So I wanted to ask what cameras do you recommend that are very good for that budget? I would appreciate your recommendations.
07-23-2024 09:16 AM - edited 07-23-2024 09:17 AM
hetoo,
I have a T8i and like it very much. You can get a used or refurbished one for that kind of price, but I would only buy from reputable dealers. If you've got a guy who won't respond to your messages, I would drop him like a hot potato.
At this stage, I don't think I would pursue anything in the M series of cameras. It's a technology that is quickly being phased out.
For your price range, T7 might be manageable. Remember that you are going to need money for lenses and also for accessories like a memory card or two, a spare battery and perhaps a tripod.
Something in the Point and Shoot line might be possible, like in the Powershot line. Some of those have pretty good specs, like the SX740.
Steve Thomas
07-23-2024 10:31 AM
hetoo,
If you were considering the M50 why not take a step up and go with the R50? New it's $50 over your budget but comes with a RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens. It puts you into the R series and allow you to expand on the system if you wanted in the future.
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