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Hi i am new to this game and want to start up. I am going to spend about £1000 on some kit. (just camera and a lens to start) been looking at eos50d nikon d90 and some of the sony's (what do you think)

What camera do you think is best for me??

U will buy more lens at a later date just want a good starter pack. And if the better camera is another £100 on top i dont mind that.

What i am really saying is on want the best for my money even if it is a little over.

Thanks in advance
 
Simple answer is go to curry's or jessops or any camera shop and have a play, see what feels good in your hands. Also try to find an asistant that seems more interested in finding a right camera for you than just a sale, think of a few questions you already know the answers to and see how they react.

It also depends on what you are interested in as to what lenses are available for each body(manufacturer).

Happy hunting. :D

Scott
 
Seeing and feeling the cameras is important. Quite a big difference in feel between eg a Canon 500D and a 50D. Also need to balance between good body and kit lens, or maybe a cheaper body and a better lens. When you start from scratch you have so much choice that it really is best to visit a few camera shops and compare the advice from them, then buy from the shop/assistant you liked best.
 
I agree with the previous comment about feeling the cameras in hand. I initially thought I was going to go down the Canon route but didn't like the feel of the grip. If you intend to be glued to it then the feel and comfort of the grip and eyepiece is probably one of the most important factors in which brand to select.
 
look in the classified section and get yourself a great secind hand dslr. I suggest the Nikon D60/D80.
 
i would suggest run away and keep running:lol: that £1000 will soon be added too...

Bu t i have the D90 and the kit lens that comes with it.. but as people have said go have a look and research..

good luck and happy huntingg
 
I agree what everyone else has said. Try a few and make sure its a Nikon.











They did all say that didn't they? :D


Kev.
 
If you like Canon, a used 5D would be well worth a look. Should have enough left for a fabulous portrait lens like 85mm f1.8 if that's your thing.
 
I've predominantly got experience of Nikon's cameras, and there I would recommend a d90 - not really a 'starter' camera, but gives you the ability to use older 'screwdriver focus' lenses, which entry level nikons (d40/d60 etc.) don't accommodate.

As to lenses, I think I'll get a lot of flak for this, but i'd recommend the nikno 18-200mm.

Yes, it is a superzoom. yes the image quality is not as good as some primes and faster zooms. But as a starter lens it is great, since it gets rid of a lot of 'frustration' that some people have switching to DSLR's (e.g. small zoom range or none at all).

It is very versatile, and works for most things you might want to try as a beginner. You can, a few months later, do a 'statistics summary' of the EXIF data of your pics & see which focal lenght you actually end up using most & think about getting a better specialised lens in that range - you may be surprised :)

If you shop around, I think you should be able to find a d90 + the 18-200mm VR lens secondhand within your budget (both in mint/excellent condition). And that would really have you set for quite some time.
 
Nikon D80 or Fuji S3 pro for Nikon F-mount.

or Canon 40D if you prefer Canon.

Dont waste money on buying functions you would never use.

It costs less than 350 GBP for buying a Nikon D80 or Fuji S3 pro. And you can easily start yourself from a Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 Macro. I bought a second for around 130 GBP.

Practice as many as you can. After a few months, you will know what is your ideal model.
 
I'd suggest a used Canon 40d and a 17mm-55mm f2.8 EF-S Canon lens (again used) you should be able to scrape both for £1000...

That'd be a really great startup combination - decent glass and decent body....
 
agree on the used 5d, let's you start getting great image quality straight away and if it's not your bag then sell it - probably won't loose more than £50

If I had a £1000 to start I'd buya used 5d and a 70-200mm F4 L (you might just get that for the cash)

Do not under any circumstances buy a new camera - they will devalue very quick - old and established is good
 
also if you can't get great images out of the above combo - you know it's you and not the need to upgrade your kit
 
what you need is good glass and good glass and something to put on the back of the
GOOD GLASS.

happy hunting
 
Lenses to you and I - dead right though - the lenses hold their value really well - second hands have even been going up recently
 
My 2p

are there any people on here or that you know who have the sort of cameras you are considering?

If there are, see if you can go with them around town/park and try the camera/lenses.

At least you can see whether you want a starter camera or intermediate. And possibly drool over the top notch cameras.

For starting you may want to consider a d80 as second hand they are around the 300 mark, has a motor in for the older lenses and is pretty ok on megapixels. Haven't used one but am thinking of getting one for the other half.

I like the d300 but it blows your budget. Perhaps something to upgrade to later?

Glass, on the nikon as a starter yeah I agree with the above post 18-200. Although as time went on I prefered the 105 as it's sharper. All depends on what you want to take pictures of
 
if you are in bristol region, welcome to try out my sony a300 kit
 
i also have other lenses, i.e. 18-200, wide angle and fast glass f2.8 ;-)
 
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