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I have been wanting to get into photography now for years but i have just decided to properly get into and want to purchase a Canon 500d package that is 769pound but i cant afford to buy it as i am a freelance writer and earn hardly any cash, i have no savings and wouldnt be able to get one on credit what shall i do, i desperately want to get into photography now.
 
I think it's a good idea to ask for an expensive camera to get into photography properly, instead of buying what you can afford like the rest of us.

When the provider of free cameras comes along, though, please give him or her my details, I would like two D3's and a D3s, and perhaps a few bits of glass.

Thank you and good luck.
 
I see a slight problem here, in as much as when you buy a cheaper camera for starters that is fine but if then one gets serious about photography one quickly wants to buy a better camera. So you have to establish what you want from photography and where you want to go before you purchase. Buying cheap now could be a bad investment if in six moonths or so you find out you want bigger and better.
 
Digitall said:
Buying cheap now could be a bad investment if in six moonths or so you find out you want bigger and better.
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If you buy wisely 2nd hand, you can normally sell it on at a later date without losing too much money on it.
How much is he really likely to lose on a £100 camera? The maximum possible is £100, more likely he could sell it on in 12 months for £80 - £85 ish losing very little.
 
Buy a Canon 350D and kit lens, £150 or less on ebay - its a very good little camera, i've had paid work off mine (when I had it).

Then just sell and upgrade as money allows, money is tight for me and this is what I've done. Buy used is good becuase photo kit doesnt tend to loose much money.

I'd rather buy a used Canon 40D than a new 550D......
 
Yes lower your sights and settle for a much lesser DSLR. Both Canon and Nikon have excellent models that were the bees knees only a few years ago and just because some newer models have come out, their picture taking quality has not degraded in the slightest from the day that were they new! Check the For Sale section - and good luck with your change of career ;-)
 
bono1985 said:
I have been wanting to get into photography now for years but i have just decided to properly get into and want to purchase a Canon 500d package that is 769pound but i cant afford to buy it as i am a freelance writer and earn hardly any cash, i have no savings and wouldnt be able to get one on credit what shall i do, i desperately want to get into photography now.
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To be completely blunt:

- get a second job and save up for a second hand set up.

There are plenty of good entry level models that would suit your needs - to give you an idea for body only from one second hand supplier I have used in the past:

350D

400D

D70

The classifieds section on here is also a good place to look for a whole starter kit.
 
Well your budget of £1000 as mentioned in your previous thread should get you some nice kit. People have already taken the time to help you spend your money!! I can add nothing more at the moment. Good luck with your purchases.

I am sure that your Canon powershot mentioned here will be fine for you at the moment. Lots of great shots come from the compact cameras.
 
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From what I can tell after a long and stressful day at work, so correct me if I can't read straight -

In December 2009, you have a budget of £1000 and want to shoot landscape, nature and sport.

In August 2010 you have a budget of <£769 and want to shoot music.

My advice would be to sort out your savings habits or priorities for expenditure and to decide which area of photography you wish to focus on, parden the overused pun, (as you are fairly specific rather than saying 'I love to take pictures and want kit which will allow me to get the best I can').

In the interim few months you have not posted, posted photos or contributed so I guess it's hard to tell you what you want to know other than in fairly broad generic terms.

You just started to get into photgraphy less than a year ago - buy what you can afford because you may well find that isn't the be all and end all you expect it to be. If it is, you can sell on and upgrade.

Good luck with this and I hope to see some of your photos soon! :)
 
What is your budget now? If it's £0 then not much can be done...if you can get up to £200-250 you can get a great starter kit (albeit second hand). For Example a 350d, 400d or 20d and a 50mm 1.8 and \ or kit lens.
 
Keep your cash for now.

When you have gained more experience and don't need to ask what kit you should buy, instead know what you want and need, then consider investing in equipment.

Currently you seem have high expectations of what you will get by investing in equipment - it helps but certainly isn't the answer.

Concentrate on learning; understanding the principles are key to capturing a good image.

Instead of spending money on "better" equipment, for now, buy a few books, magazines and look around the web for free or affordable videos and tutorials relating to your areas of interest.

Good luck! :)
 
david357 said:
I think you've misread this, Sam, the op said he wants a camera costing £769 but has no money!
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I was being kind! OP said s/he couldn't afford that price, so I said had a budget of less than the price quoted - was in an empathetic mood at the time! :)
 
tijuana taxi said:
Just remember you only really need one Kidney
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Ironic since I only have one working kidney; that was the result of a transplant eight years ago.

Incidentally, before you add insult to injury, it was a double transplant and the failure of a simultaneous pancreas graft has resulted in my continued Type 1 diabetes requiring twice daily insulin injections alongside a regime of extensive daily medication.

Pkease think prior to posting inane comments.
 
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Anything we say could insult someone, its a common phrase and was meant as a joke, not making light of your situation but lighten up a bit.
 
Trust me, I'm taking it in the spirit it was intended, although perhaps I'm less concerned than I would have been had your child or family member, let alone you been the subject of the comment.

I am the first to make light of my situation - I also know you haven't been in the position - I can assure you, if you had, your response to the post would be different.



cambsno said:
Anything we say could insult someone, its a common phrase and was meant as a joke, not making light of your situation but lighten up a bit.
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All this advice to the op and he or she has not even bothered to comment, but there again with five posts since December 09, it could be a while!
 
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