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hi i am very keen on starting photography but i do not have a clue where to start.... so i got photoshop and started playing,
now i need help on where i start with a camera i have been looking at a nikon d40x kit on ebay. i dont want to spend a fortune to start with i have £300 to start with any ideas or guidence please
 
The D40X is a great camera - really good for beginners. But I'd suggest that what you do is hone your choices down to 2 or 3 and go and hold them in Jessops. Holding them and seeing how they feel matters as technically there isn't going to be a great deal of difference between a Nikon and its equivalent Canon or whatever.
 
Definitely go play and then you can narrow down the options.

Also you may want to consider used.
 
shaun32 said:
hi i am very keen on starting photography but i do not have a clue where to start.... so i got photoshop and started playing,
now i need help on where i start with a camera i have been looking at a nikon d40x kit on ebay. i dont want to spend a fortune to start with i have £300 to start with any ideas or guidence please
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In the old days we used to start with a camera .....:shake:
 
In the old days Jerry - we didn't have Photoshop :-)
 
Good advice above about getting your hands on cameras to try them out. Now, this is a very personal opinion and others may well disagree, but please don't buy on ebay!
I know Jessops are not always the cheapest, but they will negotiate over prices!
Andy.
 
Android said:
Good advice above about getting your hands on cameras to try them out. Now, this is a very personal opinion and others may well disagree, but please don't buy on ebay!
I know Jessops are not always the cheapest, but they will negotiate over prices!
Andy.
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I don't disagree with this. With Jessops you will get a decent aftercare service which matters a great deal if things malfunction. They also do good promo deals etc. I bought mine from them on a buy now and pay in a years time - no deposit and no interest. I'm "saving" for it by buying £100 of Premium Bonds a month. Life being a lottery I might even win a million while I'm at it.
 
thanks for all your help im gonna take all your advice giving i just found out an old friend works at jessops so thats a good thinbg id rather buy used for the reason of cheapnis lol just incase its not for me
 
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