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Hi all, I'm new new so please be gentle:banana:
I've been interested in photography for a few years and understand the basics but wanting to upgrade from my point n shoot.
I'll have around £500 to spend on a new/used camera but not sure which.
I enjoy photographing a wide range of subjects ie Motorsport, landscapes, macro of insects and flowers
Having visited my local so called currys mega store yesterday which was a pointless venture only 1 out of the 5 cameras switched on!
I've narrowed my selection down to 5 but open to other selections from others.

Panasonic fz330
Panasonic fz1000
Canon 750d
Pentax k50
Nikon d5300

Many thx
Sean
 
How about the Sony A6000?
I think mirrorless is the way forwards and the A6000 would be pick of the bunch. :)
 
As you are shooting a wide range I would sugest system with wide range of used equipment available at a good price meaning go for Canon or Nikon(D7xxx or anything with built in motor). I would say Canon would do you best and get few lenses like 18-55 55-250 and 50mm to start you off. I have a Sony and I had to buy the genuine adapter for the sony/minolta legacy lenses otherwise the prices were sky high for the new lenses. Canon and Nikon have quite a few lenses available at low prices.
 
I agree with the above,Canon or Nikon would be a good way to go,i see mirrorless as not being so good for your motor sport interests,some will say the do motor sport on mirrorless but i cant see it as a good starting point.
 
Don't forget when considering which camera look at the range of lenses available for that make and cost involved.
 
DSLR would be my suggestion due to better autofocussing with moving subjects. The only mirrorless I'd consider for this is the A6000 but lenses are relatively limited.

I'd personally consider Nikon over Canon as Canon are lagging behind in sensor performance and do not appear to be in a rush to rectify this. That being said it's best to get some hands on time with them as you may strongly prefer the controls etc of one over another.
 
Many thx guys for your input
I hadn't considered a mirror less camera tbh and after reading up like others have said maybe justnot fast enough.
I amswinging towards the canon or Nikon with the availability of lenses
What's the best option go for a older model ie canon 700d over then newer 750d and put the extra cash towards better quality lenses
Another question :) what are the main lenses in your kit bags
 
The 700D was probably the bee's knees a few months ago and maybe the 750D is just that little bit better. But would you notice the difference? Maybe go secondhand and buy another lens.

But motorsport and macro are pretty specialist fields and you may have difficulty buying suitable lenses on your budget. For landscapes a standard zoom would be the place to start.
 
jerry12953 said:
The 700D was probably the bee's knees a few months ago and maybe the 750D is just that little bit better. But would you notice the difference? Maybe go secondhand and buy another lens.

But motorsport and macro are pretty specialist fields and you may have difficulty buying suitable lenses on your budget. For landscapes a standard zoom would be the place to start.
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Depends on the individual, but the extra AF points and higher res sensor alone would make the 750D worth the extra for me, let alone the other enhancements such as better dynamic range, lower noise etc. If the OP could stretch to £600 they could get the 70D with kit lens from Panamoz and get an excellent video capabilities too.
 
snerkler said:
Depends on the individual, but the extra AF points and higher res sensor alone would make the 750D worth the extra for me, let alone the other enhancements such as better dynamic range, lower noise etc. If the OP could stretch to £600 they could get the 70D with kit lens from Panamoz and get an excellent video capabilities too.
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+1 for the 70D. Eat beans on toast for a month if necessary. Don't muck about: get a mainstream SLR. Canon or Nikon.
 
If you were living in my country and saved a bit more then you can buy 7D MarkII for less than £800 brand new, and if you may find it new then maybe nearly £600, i am going to sell my 30D and 1D MarkIII to buy 7D MarkII for that good price i found locally.
 
For £500, I'd go for something like...

D7000 - £209
http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/us.../used-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/nikon-d7000-3

18-105 VR - £109
http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/us...t-lenses/nikon-af-s-18-105mm-f35-56g-ed-vr-11

35mm/1.8 - £99
http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/us...ed-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-s-35mm-f18g-dx-2

Total: £417, leaving some budget for a bag or a CPL or a spare battery or a nicer strap or any one of the (many) other things that soon add up. Or put it towards another future lens or a flash or a tripod or....

You could go even cheaper by getting an older/lower spec body - I had a D5000 which I liked (although it lacked the in-body motor so had a small limitation on lens choices), but a D90 or D300s are excellent cameras, if a little long in the tooth.
If you can live without VR, the 18-70 kit lens was very highly rated and can be had for about £80.
You can get cheaper primes if you prefer 50m// to 35mm and have a Nikon body with a motor - the 50mm/1.8 AFD is about £50-£60. You might not even want a prime!

You can get a lot of camera by buying older models and second hand - it might not be latest, greatest tech but it'll be a step-up from your point and shoot, and buying used means you lose less if you come to trade it in later.
 
Buy a used D7000 and a used 18-200VR1....Will set you back £500ish & you will be content for a long time trust me! As a starter set up entering into dslr territory it will cover all aspects of photography from wide landscape and still have reach for wildlife. Its certainly not jack of trades either...its an amazing combo. When starting off its an inconvenience having to change lenses regularly and this will allow you to relax and get used to it whilst gaining valuable experience and enjoying it in the meantime.
The 18-200VR2 still sells for nearly £800, and there's nothing different from the VR1 other than a different coloured VR logo and the corrected lens creep which is no issues once used to it.
 
Mowgley said:
Thx guys a lot to go from there many thx.
Buying second hand a viable option does it matter about the shutter count?
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Yes to an extent. Shutters only have a finite lifespan, which varies from model to model. For example many have a shutter capable of 150,000 actuations. If you buy a camera with say 2000 actuations there's nothing to worry about. However, if you buy one with 100,000 on it might be more of a concern. That being said, if you only too 1,000 shots/year one with 100,000 actuations would still last you 50 years (in theory ;))
 
Think of the shutter count as the cars Mileage. A D7000 is tested by Nikon to 150,000 actuations, however that's not say it won't go on happily after this. There is the option to send the camera back to Nikon where certain parts can be changed to give it an extended service life. If you shop around on eBay you can a mint DSLR with less than 10000 actuations which is barely run in so to speak.
 
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