So the wife has hinted that she may want a new camera. Her birthday is in two weeks, and I usually buy her a gift for her birthday.

Anyway, she had mentioned she is interested in a DLSR, one with the option to change lenses and what not, and specifically wants a good macro setting (lens?)

I think she has no idea how expensive this shit is. We're about to start medical school, so expenditures of this nature aren't all that necessary.

Anyway, I'm still considering it. Do you have any suggestions? I don't really buy used electronics.

I've been looking at the Nikon L120, although I think it has a fixed lens.

Looking to spend around fo-fiddy ($450)

 

dump her

 

Nikon d40 is a decent entry level DSLR.
u can get them used on ebay for well below fo-fiddy..
might sell mine soon if u interested

 

but not gonna get a macro lens included in that price h:

 

for 450, your not going to get much. if anything a descent used body should cost you 450, and a descent macro lens will run you another 500. Photography is not a cheap hobby.

 

oh on a side note, im selling the wifes canon xs, it comes with the 18-55 kit lens/ 50mm f1.8 lens/ and a rebel bag. it has under 4000 shots on it and is pretty much brand new. asking $475 for it

 

Thanks guys. That's pretty much what I expected.

I think I'm going to get her something along the lines of a Nikon L120 so she can learn the hobby more. If she wants more after that I'll let her do the initial investment.

Anything you would recommend along the lines of the L120, Vin? I know it's pretty amateur. I almost dropped $600 on a package yesterday, but I figured I'd rather make sure she really likes it before we get into it that far.

 

got to ask one of the nikon guys. im strictly canon so my knowledge on nikon is no more.

 

Here is a Canon T3 with 18-55 combo for 440.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs...0051_283215_-1

Currently, canon will knock off an additional 20% if you "trade in" any old canon camera working or not. It's the canon trade up program. Just call the canon sales number on that page and ask about it. If you don't have a canon point and shoot to trade in, just purchase a broken one from ebay (< 10 bucks).

You're welcome.