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Reddit mentions of Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Black) (OLD MODEL)
Sentiment score: 5
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of Canon PowerShot SX150 IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 12x Wide-Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3.0-Inch LCD (Black) (OLD MODEL). Here are the top ones.
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12x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 28mm lens with Optical Image Stabilizer14.1 Megapixel Image Sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor720p HD Video in Stereo SoundLarge 3.0-Inch Wide LCD Viewing ScreenMovie Digest Mode Records Video Clps Before Shoting a Photo12x wide-angle optical zoom12x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom and 28mm lens with Optical Image Stabilizer,1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty14.1 Megapixel Image Sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor720p HD Video in Stereo SoundLarge 3.0-Inch Wide LCD Viewing ScreenMovie Digest Mode Records Video Clps Before Shoting a Photo
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 2.87 Inches |
| Length | 4.45 Inches |
| Size | One Size |
| Weight | 0.67 Pounds |
| Width | 1.81 Inches |
Craigslist (or eBay, as others have suggested). You can find older DSLR bodies and kit lenses for around $200. I'm guessing a Canon EOS 20D or Digital Rebel XT. Maybe an XTi depending on prices in your area. In central Florida, I see 2 Rebel XTs for $200 or under; One of them is a great deal with 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses AND an a Sunpak Flash (doesn't say what model) for $200.
I've seen some amazing deals on Craigslist. Two years ago, my dad got a Canon 40D with 3 lenses (one of which was a 28-135mm IS USM) for $400. The lens alone cost more than that new (and about a month later, he snagged one for me for about $200... again off of Craigslist). Some people just want to get rid of stuff, have no idea what its worth, or overestimate depreciation.
You don't have to buy a spiffy DSLR now, but if you can buy a cheap one with a couple lenses, you can still use the lenses when you finally are able to buy a spiffy new body (assuming you stick with the same platform, of course).
Just make sure you test out the camera and lenses before you hand over your money!
EDIT: If you just want a compact camera right now, check out the Canon PowerShot SX130 IS or SX150 IS. Both are under $200, and offer Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Full Manual controls, as well as manual focus. I'm not sure if they have a "bulb" mode on the shutter (i.e. - it stays open as long as you hold down the release), but the standard longest shutter speed is 30 seconds.
Here's a review of the SX130 IS, and one for the SX150 IS.
Bear in mind that most compacts with manual controls are really designed for ease-of-use in manual mode, so you may have a lot of looking at menus, holding 2 buttons down at the same time, or various other quirks when adjusting aperture and shutter speeds with most compacts that offer those features.
Now this is a bit higher up on the reasonably priced range, but I have recommended this camera to several of my friends and customers and they have all been pleased with it. 14.1 Megapixels, 12x zoom, 3' screen, still fits in your pocket, and has a manual mode for playing with more advanced techniques. The downside is that it takes 2 AA so a few sets of rechargeable batteries would be a must.
Honestly, I've just taken my old Canon for the last three years, its never done me wrong, and it produces decent pictures.
Wow, you're being super generous right now!! Thank you so much for this, whoever you gift is so lucky <3 If reddit raffle chooses me I'd love a camera or this iPod (there's a used one from the Amazon warehouse for $110 with all the standard accessories)! Or seriously, whatever things from my expensive things wishlist you want to gift me--there's a bunch of $50 things, so two of those would be just as amazing.
Good luck on your 10k!!!! I'm training for my first ever 10k in August, you have to let me know how it goes! Girlsplaywow is a jerk (except not really)
I like to leave my DSLR at home also. I carry around a Canon Powershot SX150. Bought it off a friend and have been satisfied with the pictures I've taken. Here are some shots from a hike earlier this year.
I wouldn't recommend starting with used unless you're buying from a place that has inspected it to make sure there are no problems.
I'd recommend starting with a point and shoot camera that offers some manual features so that they can learn more advanced techniques before graduating up if they decide to do so. If you want to save some money, buy an "older" model that's been replaced - prices typically drop until the inventory is gone. Take a look at something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Wide-Angle-Stabilized-3-0-Inch/dp/B005I6DVC0/ref=sr_1_35?s=photo&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1410105285&amp;sr=1-35 - it's got the Aperture priority, Shutter priority and Manual modes like more advanced cameras, but you don't have to use them if you don't want to. And it's a lot of features for the price since it's an older, replaced model.