ok so im only 14, and i have this really crappy digital canon camera, and it recently broke -.-
so my price rang is up to 500$ but i would love it if it below.
im looking for a camera that is easy to use, but takes really great clear pictures, i know part of that is just holding the camera still, good lighting, but i don't want a fuzzy pictures, as clear as possible would be nice.
i have an old film camera, but its really hard to use, and its heavy, plus im not aloud to take it anywhere because i got it from my uncle who passed away.
therefore i have tons of stuff for film cameras including film 
and batteries.
i have 2 removable lenses. and they both have some sort of filter on both. so i want a camera where i can remove the different lenses and put others on.
also i have all the stuff for digital cameras to.
so, i don't no if i want SLR or DSLR..
but i do know that a want to be able to review my photos on the camera.. so i think that has to be DSLR, right?
i was looking at this camera is it any good?
http://www.nikon.ca/en/Product.aspx?m=17040
i am also the kind of person who brings their camera EVERYWHERE. i wouldn't drop it, it wouldn't fall in water or anything -.- i tend to be overly protective of my cameras:)
anyways, i really don't know what i want, so recommend things please
i have a canon lense and a sigma lense. do differnt lenses need differnt cameras? 'cause those 2 are differnt and work fine for the canon. but could i use both on the nikon?
i dont know what EF means… 
and is canon relieble?
yes, that is pretty priceless 
yes, that is pretty priceless
the sigma lense is 70-210mm
and the canon is 28-80mm
the modle of the camera is a canon eos reble x ..
thanks casperskitty!!!
Which canon and sigma lenses do you have? What are the focal lengths? For example, 18-55mm, 70-300mm. It will say on the ring on the front of the lenses. Then, which model is the old camera you aren't allowed to take out of the house? If the canon the lenses fit it not an eos series camera, and then those lenses wouldn't fit any of the ef-mount lenses.
Okay. It is like this: each camera system has a different mount. The current mount for the canon system is the ef-mount. If the lenses you have are designated ef, then they will work on an eos canon SLR, digital or 35mm.
Here is a chart of the 35mm Canon EOS models, what level they are and when they were made:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS_50
Scroll down just a bit and you will see the chart. If the canon that fits the lenses is on this chart, then they are ef-mount lenses. If they are good lenses, then my advice would be to stay with canon. I will give you more info when you update with the specifics from the lenses and the camera.
edit-Okay, I checked for you and from what I have been told the 28-80 is basically a kit lens. Okay, but cheaply made. The 70-210 however is a pretty decent lens. So, I would say it is up to you whether you stay with canon or switch brands. If you do stay with canon, will you be allowed to use the 70-210 lens? If so, then maybe you should. But if not, then now is the time to do some major research and decide which brand you would like the best.
Personally, I am in the process of switching to Sony/Minolta. I like the ergonomics. I like that I can find Minolta lenses to use with the Sonys.
But I would really research because once you decide on a brand, you will be building a system that can only be used with that brand of camera bodies.
I think someone may have linked you here already, but it deserves a second plug:
http://www.dpreview.com/
It really helped me make my final decision on which camera I wanted to go with.
So what kind of lenses do you have now? That is the place to start. If you have Nikon lenses, get a Nikon D40 DSLR. If you have Canon lenses, (if they are EF mount), then go with the Canon Rebel XTi DSLR.
steve
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whoa! slow down…
sounds like you want a digital camera. I am fond of the Canon brand – I have the 300D as well as the XTi with different lenses (bought second hand) and filters.
Since Canon released the 50D pro series camera, you'll find folks dumping their "prosumer" line equipment – like the XTi for under $500 – the 300D even less, around $300
Go to a camera store and get one in your hands so you get the FEEL. If you are confident enough and been around photo sites, you get grab something cheap that fits your needs.
http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/lenses.html <– good reading
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Edit to add:
Canon is reliable – PLUS, you get say "can I shoot you with my Canon?" Priceless, don't you think?
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The Nikon D40 is a good beginner camera. Both lenses will probably work on the D40, but you may need to manually focus them. If you have a camera shop near you, you could bring the lenses in and ask them to place it on a D40 to test them before you buy. Go to amazon.com and look at reviews for the various cameras (and maybe get a better price), and check out http://www.dpreview.com/ for reviews.
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Which canon and sigma lenses do you have? What are the focal lengths? For example, 18-55mm, 70-300mm. It will say on the ring on the front of the lenses. Then, which model is the old camera you aren't allowed to take out of the house? If the canon the lenses fit it not an eos series camera, and then those lenses wouldn't fit any of the ef-mount lenses.
Okay. It is like this: each camera system has a different mount. The current mount for the canon system is the ef-mount. If the lenses you have are designated ef, then they will work on an eos canon SLR, digital or 35mm.
Here is a chart of the 35mm Canon EOS models, what level they are and when they were made:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS_50
Scroll down just a bit and you will see the chart. If the canon that fits the lenses is on this chart, then they are ef-mount lenses. If they are good lenses, then my advice would be to stay with canon. I will give you more info when you update with the specifics from the lenses and the camera.
edit-Okay, I checked for you and from what I have been told the 28-80 is basically a kit lens. Okay, but cheaply made. The 70-210 however is a pretty decent lens. So, I would say it is up to you whether you stay with canon or switch brands. If you do stay with canon, will you be allowed to use the 70-210 lens? If so, then maybe you should. But if not, then now is the time to do some major research and decide which brand you would like the best.
Personally, I am in the process of switching to Sony/Minolta. I like the ergonomics. I like that I can find Minolta lenses to use with the Sonys.
But I would really research because once you decide on a brand, you will be building a system that can only be used with that brand of camera bodies.
I think someone may have linked you here already, but it deserves a second plug:
http://www.dpreview.com/
It really helped me make my final decision on which camera I wanted to go with.
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You very obviously want an SLR, and further, because you would want to see immediate results of what you take, you are looking for a DSLR.
Nikon D40 is an excellent entry-level camera that has received many excellent reviews from users and pros alike.
What do you mean 'Is Canon reliable?'
Canon has been making cameras since 1935, and is up there with Nikon as one of the best cameras available. Look at any professional at work and 95% of the time you will observe they are brandishing Canon or Nikon for their pro shoots. Would Canon cut it with pros if they didn't take Canon seriously?
I mean, come on.
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http://photo.net/
Go there, scroll down on the home page, there is a list of articles to answer your questions, and then some. If you can find the information in those articles, search the forums. If you can't find what you want there, you're probably asking the wrong questions. That site was made by photographers for photographers, and is maintained by photographers.
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