Digital SLR help...

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Hello, I'm looking to get a DSLR. I've been toying with the idea for about a year now but I'm not sure exactly what to get. Here's my criteria:

I don't mind spending upto 600 quid, but no more. including a lens

I 'll want to use it for a bit of everything (landscape photos, gigs etc)

I want to start taking some HDR photos too so not sure if there's a particular camera that's good for that.

Been told that the EOS- 400D is a good one, but any further suggestions on this and types of lenses etc??


Thanks!

 

[dougdeep]

If it was me I'd ask Roz.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

If it was me I'd ask Roz.

Yeah you're right....

ROOOOOOOOOOZZ...

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I've shouted downstairs.

 

[Lord Bracknell]

She says "Get a Nikon D80"

Compare Nikon D80 Prices - PriceRunner

 

[dougdeep]

http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-buy-a-dslr-camera/

 

[desprateseagull]

check out the gadget show page on channel5 site- they did a review of dslr's recently.. ?

maybe also moneysavingexpert, for bargains?

 

[Lady Bracknell]

I'd recommend the Nikon D80 and I see that my assistant has already done just that on my behalf! But I know several people who've chosen the D80 as their first digital SLR and all of them have been pleased with the camera. I'd also recommend going to a proper camera shop and asking to see (and get your hands on) a range of digital SLRs in your price range. There's absolutely no obligation to actually BUY one (unless the price can't be beaten by going elsewhere on the internet) but since there's rarely much to choose between the spec at this level, the really important thing is that the camera feels right.

 

[TonyW]

I'm a Canon man, so I'd go for either the 400D (should be coming down in price now that the 450D is out) the 450D, or the new 1000D.

HDR files are produced after you capture the images, so any good DSLR will produce excellent results.

Canon has the lions share of the market so the choice is wider from them.

The choice is massive now though, and you don't just have to stick with canon and Nikon.

Excellent models are available from Pentax, Olympus, Sony, Panasonic and Fuji.

Minefield eh!!

Can't go wrong really with that as your budget.

Personally, I'd buy the best lens you can afford, as that will make more of a difference than the actual SLR body.

 

[Lady Bracknell]

Canon make cheaper cameras than Nikon and have worked very hard on capturing the "enthusiast" SLR market. So I'd certainly suggest getting your hands on one. You may well discover, however, that the reason for the price differential has a deal to do with the durability of the camera. Although that may not matter much.

 

[dougdeep]

Nip into Park Cameras, a friend of the Albion. Park Cameras

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

Nip into Park Cameras, a friend of the Albion. Park Cameras

Also a friends of my Dad's

 

[clippedgull]

Nip into Park Cameras, a friend of the Albion. Park Cameras

Excellent advice.

Personally I run a Canon 5D (purchased from Park Cameras) and a Canon 20D as backup.

Be prepared for an expensive but rewarding hobby.

Also if you want to do some online reference http://www.dpreview.com

 

[ridda]

Canon 30D [love canon cameras] wish i could afford this one,but am saving for it.
CANON EOS-30D + 18-55mm Lens Digital SLR Camera | Laskys.com

 

[timco]

Personally i'm a canon man the place too look and compare is http://www.dpreview.com/

With cameras nothing like getting yourself down the camera shop and trying a few in your hand see which one fits you best its like many things has to feel part of you or it won't work for you.

 

[Pat McCrotch]

once you've spent £400 on your EOS you will then need to spend another 600 getting a decent lense.

save your money

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[shingle]

From a Pro

Both the D80 and the 400D are good entry level digital cameras,

Warehouse Express - Camera Accessories and Lenses, Photography Equipment, Canon, Nikon Digital Cameras
(check them out)

 

[London Pompous]

From a Pro

Both the D80 and the 400D are good entry level digital cameras,

Does 'entry level' mean that I can use them for amateur porn shots?

 

[shingle]

Does 'entry level' mean that I can use them for amateur porn shots?

yes it does

 

[London Pompous]

yes it does

Thanks, my Uncle Terry will be delighted, not so sure about Aunt Pauline though.