Dslr

trikey · 21st October 2015, 17:29

Looking to buy a dslr camera, any advice guys? Its a bloomin minefield out there!

FrazzleTC · 21st October 2015, 17:49

Depends what sort of level you want to start with, Andy!

I'd suggest going for something secondhand, and if it's your first SLR, worth looking at the likes of a Nikon D3100 and Canon EOS 1000D.

However, you could go for the likes of a Nikon D200 or D300, secondhand, for not much more, which is metal-bodied, and feels a lot more expensive. Try some in a local electrical retailer, then buy a secondhand equivalent!

FLYING BANANA · 21st October 2015, 18:02

I use a Nikon D5000 with interchangeable lens. T'other camera is a Canon Sureshot which is a compact.
Depends how serious you are and what you want it for.

Rocket · 21st October 2015, 18:44

A good used model can be a very good place to start. Then you can upgrade if and when you know what you really want. I have a Pentax DSLR which is great, and I am thinking of changing to Sony mirror-less.

If this is your 1st DSLR I would say get a used Nikon, or an entry level new Nikon. Many other good brands around that are equally as good.

So knowing if you want

New or used

Price range

Any other info as to use. Like sports, macro, kids, wildlife, aircraft or even things like being able to use old lenses.

All this info may lead to better advice.

mininuts · 21st October 2015, 18:54

I bought a Nikon D3100 as my starter DSLR and it's been brilliant.
As a keen but, definite amateur it has been quite easy to use and understand. Good online support from Nikon too, plus I found one of those bookzine things in WHSmiths all about Nikon DSLRs.
I've achieved some good results with it so far but, still learning.

I'd fully recommend the D3100 but, that's speaking as a complete novice

trikey · 21st October 2015, 19:41

Told you it felt like a minefield!

Budget of £500 ish piccies will be of cars (Surprise there eh?) and aircraft mostly.

coolcat · 21st October 2015, 19:48

Is the budget £500 for the camera or for the camera plus a lens or more?

To be honest there are no real duffers out there, what you may want to think about is if you get hooked and want to buy more lenses you will likely stay with one brand.
It's worth looking into the future to see what offers you the upgrades you may wish to go for.

Ps, I'm a Canon 7D shooter just to balance against the other boys on this thread

Just to add, if your shooting cars and aircraft indoors you will want a fairly fast lens and a camera with good ISO noise control

Rocket · 21st October 2015, 19:50

As in flying in the sky aircraft ?

That may alter your lens selection and maybe focusing will be of interest. Luckily we have a few experts at aircraft photography here.

I am not one of them

trikey · 21st October 2015, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket

As in flying in the sky aircraft ?

That may alter your lens selection and maybe focusing will be of interest. Luckily we have a few experts at aircraft photography here.

I am not one of them

On the ground and in the air

Phil-Hex · 21st October 2015, 20:05

we started with a nikon D40x then went to a D3100 and it does all that we want, just bought a nikon 18-300mm lens that cost 3 times more than the D3100 (it was second hand)

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Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	A good used model can be a very good place to start. Then you can upgrade if and when you know what you really want. I have a Pentax DSLR which is great, and I am thinking of changing to Sony mirror-less. If this is your 1st DSLR I would say get a used Nikon, or an entry level new Nikon. Many other good brands around that are equally as good. So knowing if you want New or used Price range Any other info as to use. Like sports, macro, kids, wildlife, aircraft or even things like being able to use old lenses. All this info may lead to better advice. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/ Last edited by Rocket; 21st October 2015 at 18:57..

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mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	I bought a Nikon D3100 as my starter DSLR and it's been brilliant. As a keen but, definite amateur it has been quite easy to use and understand. Good online support from Nikon too, plus I found one of those bookzine things in WHSmiths all about Nikon DSLRs. I've achieved some good results with it so far but, still learning. I'd fully recommend the D3100 but, that's speaking as a complete novice __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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