Entry Level D-SLR

S

smelliot_hook

Messages
2
Edit My Images
No
Hi,

I've been looking for an entry level D-SLR for a few months now, and have finally decided to take the plunge. The problem is that I had my eye on the Nikon D40, at £250 from amazon, but the price has just shot up to around £370 in the last couple of weeks so now do not know what to do. I still really want the D40, but don't want to pay close to £400 (even though I realise they are no longer in production so the chances of getting one cheap are slim).

I have seen the Sony alpha200 and the Olympus E-420 for around my budget of £300. I know the Olympus is a 4/3rds, will this make any difference to me, lens-wise, or is the additional noise significant enough for a beginner to worry about? The reviews of all 3 seem pretty similar, so am wondering if I am making too big a deal of it, and should just get and buy one of the other two.

Essentially, my question is, do you guys have any advice for an entry level D-SLR for approx £300? (I have seen a D40 in the classifieds for £200, and am incredibly tempted)

Any advice would be gratefully received
Cheers
Elliot
 
I got the 1000D from Ebay and I am very satisfied. Good camera for a beginner and a very good choice of lenses.

The kit (new) is circa £350 and body only around £300.
 
D40 will be a smashing camera for around 200 notes.

Don't forget digital camera bodies aren't the "investment" a film camera was. I am still using 20 year old film cameras, you will want to upgrade any digital body in a few years time.
 
Have you thought about buying secondhand. I recently bought a D70 with 18-70 lens for only £250. It only had a few hundred shutter actuations on it. Also it is very well made
 
I too have the Sony A200 and find it a lot of camera for the money. I still have not grown into it and really enjoy how easy it is to use. 3 FPS, SSS (super steady shot) built in to the body, Auto Focus motor built in so no really expensive lenses with onboard motors. I can only offer my opinion on what I have but would agree that you must get out and find the camera that best suits you as a person and fall within budget, not always easy. Good luck.:thumbs:
 
Cheers for the responses. I think I'm going to see if I can pop into a shop on the weekend and have a play with both the alpha200 and the E-420 and just see what feels best.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top