Best Digital Cameras for Hobbyist

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Nikon D40

Best Price: $544.00

from www.bestbuy.com
i'm not a professional photographer but as a hobbyist i think this camera is very good.
from www.adorama.com
it's definitely a good buy for starters and hobbyist moving to dslr.
from phill525, www.shopping.com
honestly this camera has more than enough for the every day hobbyist.?
from www1.wolfcamera.com
i've been into digital photography as a hobby for a few years now but have restricted my camera choices to point and shoots specifically the canon digital elphs (sd400 and sd600).
from customer from Cleveland TN, www.circuitcity.com
i'm not a professional but i think this camera will allow me to learn the ins and outs of photography, which is a new hobby for me.

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Positives: Good Portability, Nice Digital Zoom, Fast Shutter Speed, Resolution: 6.24 Megapixel

2 RECOMMENDED by 46 people for HOBBYIST

Nikon D80

Best Price: $1,190.00

from www.adorama.com
i think this is a great camera for anyone who wants to get started in photography or is already a photography hobbyist.
from phill525, www.shopping.com
honestly this camera has more than enough for the every day hobbyist.?
from www.walmart.com
it's great for a beginning hobbyist.
from www1.wolfcamera.com
[...] i recommend this camera to anyone looking to buy a quility digital camera and yet not want to spend more money to go up to the d200.judd describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate
from About.com
"nikon is delivering an advanced hobbyist or beginner professional digital slr body for a reasonable price..."

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Good Durability, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

3 RECOMMENDED by 23 people for HOBBYIST

Canon EOS 30D

Best Price: $1,500.00

from www.adorama.com
great camera for the money [...] describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings, simple controls cons: body a bit too small
from www.adorama.com
great camera and excellent quality - wide range of lenses and accessories add to the flexibility of this camera describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice
from www.adorama.com
love canon cameras they are quality products and have so many good lensesavailable describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings, simple
from www.adorama.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: fast auto focus, great resolution, nice features and settings, rugged, simple controls cons: not the most vibrant colo
from www.adorama.com
only problem is under exposure when using flash-doesn't help even when using 420 flash describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings,

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Excellent Durability, Resolution: 8.5 Megapixel

4 RECOMMENDED by 37 people for HOBBYIST

Canon EOS 30D Body Only

Best Price: $600.00

from www.adorama.com
great camera for the money [...] describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings, simple controls cons: body a bit too small
from www.adorama.com
great camera and excellent quality - wide range of lenses and accessories add to the flexibility of this camera describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice
from www.adorama.com
describe yourself: first digital slr, hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings cons: complicated controls
from "Lisa", www.bhphotovideo.com
i am a hobby photographer but i can see many professional quality photos coming out of it.
from www.adorama.com
i use this camera for business and as a hobby.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Excellent Durability, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 8.5 Megapixel

5 RECOMMENDED by 16 people for HOBBYIST

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $615.00

from www.amazon.com
it's been my hobby for many years, and now that i have a digital camera i can experiment more with the manual settings (experimenting with a film camera can get quite expensive!).
from www.amazon.com
fantastic entry level product for the hobbyist or part time photographer.
from www.amazon.com
this is a perfect camera for anyone new to dslr, or even an advanced amateur or hobbyist.
from www.amazon.com
if you are considering photography as a serious hobby then i suggest you to consider this camera.
from www.amazon.com
since this is my first camera of this kind and i'm merely a hobby fotographer, i didn't want to shell out several grands.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

Canon EOS 400D

Best Price: $672.00

from www.amazon.com
i really like this camera and will definitely recommend it to the people like me who have photography as hobby.
from www.amazon.com
it still includes your standard modes: landscape, sport, twilight, etc., and of course you can adjust aperture and all that other stuff that only people who do it as a profession or hobby really
from www.amazon.com
i do photography mainly as a hobby, but also use it to make money on the side.
from www.amazon.com
photography is a hobby of mine, but i do love it.
from www.amazon.com
i'm not a professional, but i do take pictures of what ever it may be outside or inside, youth or adult events as a hobby.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Far Zoom Range, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

Olympus Evolt E-500

Best Price: $413.00

from www.adorama.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast, lots of experience pros: customizable, nice features and settings cons: no in-camera stablization, not good in low light
from www.adorama.com
overall, great camera for the hobbyist looking for high quality photo's with the flexibility of a slr camera.
from www.adorama.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, good lenses, great resolution, nice features and settings, rugged cons: no manual focus aids
from www.adorama.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings, simple controls cons: viewfinder is a bit small
from www.adorama.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: great resolution, nice features and settings cons: slow autofocus in low lig

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Positives: Resolution: 8.15 Megapixel,8 Megapixel, Camera Resolution: 8 Megapixel, Image Resolutions: 2560 x 1920,1600 x 1200,1280 x 960,1024 x 768,640 x 480,3264 x 2448,3200 x 2400, Interchangeable Lenses

Canon EOS 40D

Best Price: $1,150.00

from www1.photoalley.com
so here i am 1 month into using this camera, i still have yet to appropriately use out all the functions but it has been so wonderful for my professional photo shoots with kids, and everyday hobby use
from www.amazon.com
low light: we've yet to get it in the field for night photography tests but that is not an operational field for use for us - more at my hobby and art - but the blacks in our product photography are
from www.amazon.com
and i am very happy i upgraded to this rather than the rebel series of cameras, the features and reliability of this line of camera should serve the serious amateur/ hobbyist very well.
from www.amazon.com
if you are an amature, semi pro, or just a photo is a hobby, then by all means purchase this camera.
from www.amazon.com
my review is more subjective that capability based - as it has renewed interest in portions of my hobby i've not experienced since the 35mm film days.

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Positives: Lots Of Extra Features, Nice Durability, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.5 Megapixel

Canon EOS 450D

Best Price: $828.00

from www.bestbuy.com
perfect for a hobbyist!!
from www.qvc.com
this is a new hobby for me.
from www.bestbuy.com
i really love the hobby now and am buying way to much accessories to take out shooting.
from www.bestbuy.com
particularly interesting to me is the low light photos this will take- gorgeous.if you are thinking about taking the jump to an slr like this, ask yourself if you are ready to pick up a hobby.
from www.amazon.com
it's been my hobby for many years, and now that i have a digital camera i can experiment more with the manual settings (experimenting with a film camera can get quite expensive!).

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Positives: Nice Durability, Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

Best Price: $608.00

from www.abt.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: nice features and settings, rugged cons: complicated controls
from www.adorama.com
describe yourself: casual user, hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings cons: not a true dslr
from www.newegg.com
it is definitely a camera a hobbyist could use.
from www.amazon.com
excellent camera for advanced hobbyists who want control (like me), as well as those who just want to push the button.
from www.amazon.com
it can be simple enough for the beginner, but offers the control and functionality, allowing hobbyists and amature photographers to be a little more creative.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Great Image Stabilization, Great Digital Zoom, Resolution: 6.2 Megapixel

Pentax K10D

Best Price: $624.00

from "pitta", www.adorama.com
what erve you are a professional or a hobbyist,this cemare are good enough for you.
from www.adorama.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings, rugged, simple controls cons: none that i've found
from "kiril106", www.adorama.com
photography is my hobby and this is my first dslr after owning a slr in the past.
from "tmbrdr69", www.bhphotovideo.com
as i started to advance into the hobby of photography i bought the pentax zx-m.
from www.amazon.com
i do photography as a hobby for over 20 years.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Nice Durability, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

Canon Digital Rebel XSi

Best Price: $812.00

from BW from Atlanta, GA, www.circuitcity.com
admittedly with plastic mounts on the ef-s lenses it isn't as sturdyas some, but then it's a fun/hobby camera and will never see professional-degree use.with all its features, this camera has a
from www.amazon.com
fantastic entry level product for the hobbyist or part time photographer.
from www.amazon.com
is instead asking a potential buyer to really consider how you are going to use a new camera and how much time and money you are willing to invest in your new hobby and make your decision from there.
from www.amazon.com
i have really enjoyed this camera and starting photography as a hobby.
from www.amazon.com
since this is my first camera of this kind and i'm merely a hobby fotographer, i didn't want to shell out several grands.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Nikon D200

Best Price: $1,270.00

from engadget.com
"this is an "excellent camera" for the pro or serious hobbyist "
from digitalreview.ca
"will appeal to a wide range of advanced hobby photographers, semi-professionals and those who are looking for a durable back up to their nikon d2x, nikon d2hs or other nikon digital slr."
from www1.photoalley.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings, rugged, simple controls cons: na
from www1.photoalley.com
describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast pros: accurate colors, great resolution, nice features and settings, rugged, simple controls cons: none
from www.amazon.com
it is easily able to hold its own in the hands of a professional or semi-professional user but might well be too much for inexperienced hobbyists.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Good Durability, Resolution: 10.2 Megapixel,10.92 Megapixel

Nikon D40 6.1MP Digital SLR Camera

Best Price: $552.00

from www.amazon.com
but for the vast majority of casual and serious photo hobbyists, this is all the camera you'll need.
from www.amazon.com
i'm a photography hobbyist and this was my first dive into the slr world.
from www.amazon.com
i am a photography hobbyist not a professional and this review will be primarily for those who are in the same hobby as myself.
from www.amazon.com
this is the perfect entry level dslr or a hobbyist or amateur photographer.
from www.amazon.com
but i am an "advanced hobbyist" photographer with no intention of going pro.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Great Digital Zoom, Resolution: 6.24 Megapixel

Nikon D300 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera

Best Price: $2,415.00

from "Jenks46", www1.cameraworld.com
this is a professional camera at an hobbyist price point.
from www.amazon.com
for the professional, it would have been better but for an advanced hobbyist like me, this is head and shoulders better.
from www.amazon.com
excellent camera, for professionals and hobby photographers.
from www.amazon.com
neither of us are experienced photographers and were looking to pick up the hobby when my parents bought us this camera.
from www.amazon.com
i am not a pro but a very serious hobbyist .

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Great Autofocus, Resolution: 13.1 Megapixel

Nikon D300

Best Price: $1,822.00

from "Jenks46", www1.photoalley.com
this is a professional camera at an hobbyist price point.
from dennisdalton, www.shopping.com
this camera is best suited for?a semi-pro photographer who may?sell regularly?on microstock sites as a hobby.
from www.amazon.com
for the professional, it would have been better but for an advanced hobbyist like me, this is head and shoulders better.
from www.amazon.com
excellent camera, for professionals and hobby photographers.
from www.amazon.com
neither of us are experienced photographers and were looking to pick up the hobby when my parents bought us this camera.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Lots Of Extra Features, Good Autofocus, Resolution: 13.1 Megapixel

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Best Price: $763.00

from www.amazon.com
fantastic entry level product for the hobbyist or part time photographer.
from www.amazon.com
since this is my first camera of this kind and i'm merely a hobby fotographer, i didn't want to shell out several grands.
from www.amazon.com
i think this is a great camera for anyone who is just taking on (digital) photography as a hobby.
from www.amazon.com
i have really enjoyed this camera and starting photography as a hobby.
from www.amazon.com
this camera is great for a weekend photographer, or photo hobbyist.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Lots Of Extra Features, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 12.4 Megapixel

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Best Price: $480.00

from www.amazon.com
everything works well on this camera and its all i could ever want, and as a photography hobbyist for over fifty years i like this camera better than anything i've ever owned.
from www.amazon.com
i am a hobby photographer , especially of flowers and nature, so , i was looking for a camera with excellant macro & zoom.
from www.amazon.com
although i am not an expert in cameras or its technicalities, but photography is my hobby and i found this camera just the right thing to choose off the lot.
from www.amazon.com
i am not an avid photographer or even a hobbyist with cameras.
from www.amazon.com
get yourself a nice bag and a few extras and you will have a very respectable hobbyist level outfit.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Digital Zoom, Clear Picture Quality, Resolution: 10.7 Megapixel

Canon IXUS 960 IS

Best Price: $317.00

from AL from Howell NJ, www.circuitcity.com
i had this camera for about a year and it made me, a hobbyist, feel like a professional photographer.
from efaustin from delaware, www.circuitcity.com
he couldn't believe i have this eyes in photography and later said, ' from now on, i will buy you more accessories or even a professional camera for your new found hobby as birthday gifts'.
from nomade from NJ, www.circuitcity.com
this is a wonderful camera and if you have a high end slr (which i do and this happened to be a canon), passion for photography (hobby or professional) and do not want to spend for a dslr, then you
from Dennis from Bellevue, WA, www.circuitcity.com
i am an amateur photographer that has gone from picture taking as a task for memorializing life events to photography as a hobby.
from www.amazon.com
my hobby is photo taking, and i have almost 10 cammeras..but cannon sd 850 is the only product i used most often....because of its compact size, the picture quality is awesome, and shutter time is

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Positives: Easy To Use, Nice Image Stabilization, Lots Of Extra Features, Resolution: 12.1 Megapixel

Nikon D40x AF-S 55-200 VR

Best Price: $900.00

from www.amazon.com
so you're reading the advice of a hobbyist, a casual taker of pictures, not by any means a pro or even a knowledgeable amateur.
from www.amazon.com
nikon's triple digit cameras are outstanding pro-sumer cameras that give you professional level features in a frame (and a price) suitable for serious hobbyists and experienced users (d-300 at $1,799)
from www.amazon.com
i class myself as an advanced hobbyist with regards to photography.
from www.amazon.com
she has other hobby's and although taking pictures of the grandchildren is important, she's not going to want to spend the time to become a photo nymph.
from www.amazon.com
i started my photography hobby "back in the day" of developing my own film, doing my own color and b&w prints, etc.

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Positives: Clear Picture Quality, Easy To Use, Good Autofocus, Resolution: 10.75 Megapixel

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