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Hello Peeps,

Looking on investing in a 2nd hand DSLR to see if Im genuinely interested in picking up the old habbit as its been a while since Ive used anything other than a point/shoot pocket jobbie!

I used a friends D60 a while back. It was like I was a God behind the lens!....(lol)....managed to reel off some amazing shots and now would like to buy a d60 and some kit to go with it...

Might someone be kind enough and take the time to advise me on...

- Better option other than d60?

- Whats the best all round lens? Im not one to carry a bag of kit. (anymore)

- Any probs I should know about?

- Approx 2nd hand cost of a body, lens and maybe a flash?

- Have I missed anything?


Thanks in advance!!! (and happy Xmass!)
 
Welcome to the forum Komster :)

How much have you got to spend? The D60 is a good camera but has been superseded by better technology (D5000).

The lens depends on what you want to shoot mainly - the 18-200 is a good all rounder (but master of none).

Have a look Here and Here. Take his opinions with a pinch of salt but should give you an idea of what's available these days.
 
welcome from a pos...shoot is the last word
 
You can get some great deals nowadays. You could try the Canon route, a Canon 30D was on here for under £300 a few days ago. Thats 5.5fps, 8mp, plus its a semi pro body. If thats to much you could get a Nikon D70 for around £180, thats 6mp and 3fps. Both good cameras with in different price ranges.

Canon 30D
Nikon D70
 
Welcome!

We could do with some kind of budget/type of pics etc. Then it would be easier (and quicker) to point you in the right direction (away from Nikon!:D)
 
Welcome!

I would suggest that you go to a camera shop and try out some cameras, see how they handle and feel in your hand. As you go up ranges, models tend to be bigger with better build quality and more controls. See which ones you find comfortable, and then if you are buying second hand, look at the predecessor(s) of each because they will feel similar. Personally, I would go for an older, but higher up in the range model rather than a newer entry level due to the handling.

Lens wise, most tend to come with a basic kit lens such as an 18-55mm. If you are a beginner, it is probably best to use a kit lens for a while and from there you can see where you want to go in terms of range before investing in a quality lens. Although, the 50mm f1.8 is a very popular addition people make to their kit because it offers great quality and a wide aperture for a cheap price (around £100.)

Flash wise, a dedicated branded one would be about £200 new, which may be quite a bit to invest in if you are starting out. I prefer to use fast lenses and higher ISOs to shoot without flash (I don't like using onboard/direct flash) but obviously there are situations where you will need to. A dedicated flashgun does open up many creative options though.

Hope this helps.
 
wow!!!
Thank you all for the warm welcomes!
:)

I will take time to go through the information youve kindly provided.

As for budget...Yes. Budget is best! LOL (Oh dear!)

Seen D60's with 18/55 lenses in kits for approx £270, give or take.
So, pardon my scrooginess, but this is more to see IF it grabs me and to capture some quality moments in style....If Im not spending all my money adding extra ponies to the car, its supplements for working out and the missus is doing her nut!..LOL
...So I guess £300 is where Im at.
 
hi just got a 450d and treated myself to 17-85 + 55-250.Starting to save for L glass.Whats best for processing?Canons own,Photoshop,gimp etc.Totaly confused.Also do i jump into using manual or try Av +Tv first.
 
Hiya Komster - the camera you've looked at will be fine for 'getting your feet wet' so to speak and isn't that expensive that a total upgrade later on will be too painful...a lens of about the 18-55 you mention will also be fine at the level you're talking about...
It ain't the best by a long way, but it's entirely adequate.

And adding horses to the car is a far better way to go - you've definitely come to the right place!!!

jc450d - Most people use Photoshop, but there are other editing programs available - PS is a bit pricey, so look around for 'bargains'. If you don't think you'll need the full functionality of Photoshop CS3 or 4, you could try Photoshop Elements, which is a cut-down version containing the majority of the frequently-used parts of the full program.

And welcome to both of you BTW...
 
:wave:

Not got a scrooby about Nikons TBH but welcome :wave:

I know that some Nikons have focus motors in the body and some in the lens and that they may not necesserily be compatable but I'm sure a nice Nikonian will be along in a mo to advise on that. The lens coding for Nikons is like Dutch to me but it would be worth finding out what the letters mean in case it does bite you :)
 
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