Recent content by westie2345

I'll get Tuesday and Friday off on my college course when I start in September, but at the moment I've only got weekends which are fully booked with Scout events. The other issue is that even though I have the money my mum still decides what I can and can't buy.

I used to be seriously into photography when I was 13, so my mum said for my 16th birthday she would get me a DSLR. However now that I'm 16 I'm just getting back into it.

My dad wants an SLR too so he's going to convince my mum to get a 'family SLR' meaning we'll be able to get either the 1000d or the 40d

Fleabay failed me as my mum said 'there is no point in spending over £100 for a camera' so I have to reconvince her. Unfortunately I am still at the age where my parents can control my finances.

Tonight I'm going to bid on this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-1000D-Rebel-XS-10-1-MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Black-EF-S-II-/261422858081?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item3cde043f61 And if I lose I'll get this...

Thanks for the help everyone!

My current camera (a Fuji S5800) has just died, due to a broken autofocus. Taking advantage of this I have decided to get a DSLR, however my budget is £200 (an absolute of £240). I am considering a Canon EOS 1000D and 18-55mm kit mainly for photographing snakes, I would just like someone to...