New Camera Quick

[Black_Jacobin]

Hey everybody is a while i havent post here. I have a bit of a problem my camera got destoried latest week and i try need one in a hurry.

I am currently doing an intership as a photojournalist in a newspaper so i need a camera and a lens kit that would be good for all types of photography that I would not have to upgrade in a hurry.
I am on a low budget so I dont mind going used if it comes to that i would prefer a new one.
So far i have looked at the Canon 40D, Nikon D80 and a few other but like i said i am on a low budget

 

[Moos3h]

If you can stomach going used (and preferably still get a warranty) then do, it'd mean you could afford to spend more money on a decent lens.

When you say you need to be able to shoot everything, I take it that means wide through to long telephoto. If this is the case, then I would advise:

1). Used 20D or 30D (or even 40D if you're lucky)
2). Sigma 17-70 - You may be lucky and get one used, but they are a bargain even at the new price
3). Canon 75-300 IS (used). This lens is such a bargain. Compared to the newer and pricier 70-300 it performs just as well (as long as you get a sharp copy) but is slightly bigger and with a less sophisticated IS system. That said, it's a great lens and produces wonderful shots, particularly of people as the perspective is squashed nicely over that kind of focal length.

Cheers,
James

 

[Black_Jacobin]

Would the 30d be good for shooting sport (cricket , football and motor)