Decent camera for +/- R2000

[crysis]

Hi,
Does any one know of a decent camera that can shoot in raw mode for about R2000. Abit more is fine (say 1000 more max).

 

[bwana]

Panasonic's DMC-FZ8 - r3399 at SACamera - http://www.sacamera.co.za/productdetail/PanFZ8/Panasonic-DMC-FZ8.html - seems to be the cheapest one they offer with RAW.

Maybe a second hand dSLR?

 

[ldmelsa]

Hi,
Does any one know of a decent camera that can shoot in raw mode for about R2000. Abit more is fine (say 1000 more max).

Do you need raw? If so, why?
If you don't need raw:
http://www.dpreview.com/gallery/canona710is_samples/

Cheap cheap

 

[bwana]

Why dont all cameras come with RAW? Memory is cheap and lets face it the data is there.

 

[ldmelsa]

Why dont all cameras come with RAW?

good question
probably a marketing decision

 

[fivelza]

Maybe a second hand dSLR?

Where would one look to find these bwana?

 

[koffiejunkie]

This is the best I can see:

http://www.outdoorphoto.co.za/forum/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=4387&cat=3

R2000 is pushing it slightly for a DSLR

 

[koffiejunkie]

I guess you could always make an offer on this. It's a good camera, can do what you want.

 

[bwana]

I guess you could always make an offer on this. It's a good camera, can do what you want.

I was thinking along the lines of a 300D. Tried that site earlier and it was down.

 

[koffiejunkie]

Yeah I saw that - database error. I'm surprised that the older ones aren't available for about R2000. For R3500-4500 odd he/she can pick up an older model, but brand new 6MP generation DSLR. The Nikon D40 and Olympus E410 (both in kit form) are going for £300 now, and I saw Jessops had a Pentax K110D kit for £229