thanks!
Posted: 2008-12-19 00:28:04
What SLR camera would you reccomend?
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The-PinCushion-Queen
i'm doing an art course at college and before i go to uni i really want to buy an SLR camera, i'm really interested in photography and am doing graphic design so i'm gonna need an slr anyways but i was wondering what model etc would you reccomend for a first slr, i don't want a really expensive one but i want one that i can afford that is good enough for a first slr until i get used to using it then i'll move onto a better one (if i need to)
thanks!
thanks!
DJ Paparazzi
How much would you be looking to spend?
Posted: 2008-12-20 22:26:37
The-PinCushion-Queen
ORIGINAL: DJ Paparazzi
How much would you be looking to spend?
How much would you be looking to spend?
probably between £300 and £400 or maybe anything cheaper
Posted: 2008-12-21 00:49:52
DJ Paparazzi
Within your budget you could go for the Canon 1000D. For around £323 you can get the body and a 18-55mm IS lens -(Image Stabilizer) from Jessops.
I would recommend this for a beginner.
If you buy before January 12th 2009 you can also claim back £30 from Canon bringing the cost down to £293.
Go into the shops and handle the cameras. Find one that is comfortable to use.
I would recommend this for a beginner.
If you buy before January 12th 2009 you can also claim back £30 from Canon bringing the cost down to £293.
Go into the shops and handle the cameras. Find one that is comfortable to use.
Posted: 2008-12-21 12:14:19
The-PinCushion-Queen
ORIGINAL: DJ Paparazzi
Within your budget you could go for the Canon 1000D. For around £323 you can get the body and a 18-55mm IS lens -(Image Stabilizer) from Jessops.
I would recommend this for a beginner.
If you buy before January 12th 2009 you can also claim back £30 from Canon bringing the cost down to £293.
Go into the shops and handle the cameras. Find one that is comfortable to use.
Within your budget you could go for the Canon 1000D. For around £323 you can get the body and a 18-55mm IS lens -(Image Stabilizer) from Jessops.
I would recommend this for a beginner.
If you buy before January 12th 2009 you can also claim back £30 from Canon bringing the cost down to £293.
Go into the shops and handle the cameras. Find one that is comfortable to use.
thank you for that, i will have a look :thumbsup:
Posted: 2008-12-21 17:32:37
Fast Eddie
How much are the Nikon D50s now?
I used to have a d70 and I thought it was pretty good. Some of the metering was a bit shady at times, but apparently that's been ironed out now.
I'm sure they were about £400 earlier in the year (body only) so I'm sure (with the credit crunch and all) you'll be able to pick one up with a lens thrown in for under £400.
That's a model that might also be worth a look?
I think if you get a couple of possibilites in mind head, for a camera store and have a trial with both of them in and around the shop taking picture of exactly the same subjects - a head to head test - and see how you get on with them and look at the results.
I used to have a d70 and I thought it was pretty good. Some of the metering was a bit shady at times, but apparently that's been ironed out now.
I'm sure they were about £400 earlier in the year (body only) so I'm sure (with the credit crunch and all) you'll be able to pick one up with a lens thrown in for under £400.
That's a model that might also be worth a look?
I think if you get a couple of possibilites in mind head, for a camera store and have a trial with both of them in and around the shop taking picture of exactly the same subjects - a head to head test - and see how you get on with them and look at the results.
Posted: 2008-12-22 16:03:07
2020
I used to have a Canon SLR and was really pelased with it. I've got a friend who's a really keen amateur photographer who has a digital Canon SLR and swears by it; says he prefers it to Nikons.
Posted: 2009-01-09 10:17:16
Eye-Deal
1. Choose between Canon and Nikon.
Never consider third system, because those two have very wide range of lenses, accessories, servie centers etc. At least you will have a right to participate in "holy war" :cool:
2. Decide where are you going to shoot, how often do you use the camera and what budget you can allow to buy lenses and accessories.
a) If you can afford mid-range DSLR such as Canon's EOS XXD series and at least one lens as expensive as camera itself, buy Canon EOS 50D or Nikon D90.
b) If your budget is limited, look for Canon EOS XXXD, but try not to save on at least one lens.
c) If you're not going to be heavy amateur and have no interest in becoming professional or semi-professional photographer, simply buy Nikon D40/D60 or Canon EOS1000D with kit-lens. If you find photography boring your expenses won't be harmful :) (your spent should be ~£300 max)
Never consider third system, because those two have very wide range of lenses, accessories, servie centers etc. At least you will have a right to participate in "holy war" :cool:
2. Decide where are you going to shoot, how often do you use the camera and what budget you can allow to buy lenses and accessories.
a) If you can afford mid-range DSLR such as Canon's EOS XXD series and at least one lens as expensive as camera itself, buy Canon EOS 50D or Nikon D90.
b) If your budget is limited, look for Canon EOS XXXD, but try not to save on at least one lens.
c) If you're not going to be heavy amateur and have no interest in becoming professional or semi-professional photographer, simply buy Nikon D40/D60 or Canon EOS1000D with kit-lens. If you find photography boring your expenses won't be harmful :) (your spent should be ~£300 max)
Posted: 2009-02-12 10:37:58
DJ Paparazzi
ORIGINAL: The-PinCushion-Queen
thank you for that, i will have a look :thumbsup:
thank you for that, i will have a look :thumbsup:
Any luck finding a camera yet?
Posted: 2009-06-10 22:09:49
The-PinCushion-Queen
nope, i have looked here and there but i'm going to wait nearer september just before i go to uni.
i was tempted to buy one back in january and then spent the money lol
i was tempted to buy one back in january and then spent the money lol
Posted: 2009-06-10 22:19:35
A.Hammond
I'm thinking about getting the Nikon d90. Would anyone recommend it?
Posted: 2009-06-10 23:19:19
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