Advice needed on where to buy DSLR - Page 2

uk_dave&gill · 17th February 2017, 07:48

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Originally Posted by Phill_190

My cousin was selling a Canon DSLR camera I believe. I think it would be a good one as she is a photographer. Can get details if you would like

If it's a 750D or a 760D and it's within £450 then I'd be interested

(although your cousin may want more of course!)

Phill_190 · 17th February 2017, 08:55

Ah ok.. it seems its the older model 450d.. sorry!!

uk_dave&gill · 17th February 2017, 12:31

Never mind - thanks anyway!

Gate Keeper · 19th February 2017, 14:37

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Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

Never mind - thanks anyway!

I have Nikon and Canon. Both were purchased brand new in 2009/2010 through Jessops, a reputable company and I managed to secure a £100 voucher and a 24 month warranty on the Nikon.

Jessops are running bundle deals on Nikon and Canon DSLR's which include the standard lens + a 300mm and if you don't include an accessory pack, either should just about fit into your budget. Having said that, more features will command a higher price tag.

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...8015/show.html

Neither Canon or Nikon are currently running cash back offers....

I am keeping an eye out for special offers and prices as I am toying with the possibility of upgrading the Canon.

Be lucky!

uk_dave&gill · 19th February 2017, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Be lucky!

Fingers crossed I have been! I won an auction on eBay last night for an "as new" Nikon D5500. Should be arriving mid-week, so hoping it's as good as described!

Rocket · 19th February 2017, 15:51

That should be just the job. With kit lens?

Good sensor in that I think.

uk_dave&gill · 19th February 2017, 16:52

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Originally Posted by Rocket

That should be just the job. With kit lens?

Good sensor in that I think.

Yes, it's the kit lens 18-55mm

I very nearly bid on one that had a fixed 50mm as a replacement - quite probably a good lens but I need a zoom!

I've read a review (Which? magazine) which suggests that the images have an "orange cast" but

a) Have never read this elsewhere
b) If it was really bad I can't imagine they'd have kept selling them
c) If it does have the cast and is unacceptable, I can always sell it!

Rocket · 19th February 2017, 17:16

All the reviews I can see say it is a cracking camera for the price. So I don't think you could have got anything better in that price range.

You can add lenses and stuff later if you get the urge as that sensor is capable of great sharpness and dynamic range. The camera seems very well specified in most other areas.

I like to compare photography to cooking. You can have the best ingredients, pans and stove but it does not mean you can cook (me in particular) but it helps a skilled cook produce better food.

uk_dave&gill · 19th February 2017, 17:39

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Originally Posted by Rocket

I like to compare photography to cooking. You can have the best ingredients, pans and stove but it does not mean you can cook (me in particular) but it helps a skilled cook produce better food.

I like that!

uk_dave&gill · 23rd February 2017, 21:13

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Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

Fingers crossed I have been! I won an auction on eBay last night for an "as new" Nikon D5500. Should be arriving mid-week, so hoping it's as good as described!

OK, have now got the camera and also now have a new question!

First things first: Initial impressions are good. It's nice and neat, light, very clean, the touchscreen works very well (no user manual but intuitive) and the SmartPhone app is great fun!

However.....

The original advert stated "Rarely used" in the sub-header and then went on to state

"Practically brand new, only used a few times! Love the touch screen only selling as I rarely use it other than that it is in amazing condition"

It certainly looks little used and seems to work for everything I've tried so far, but I've run a shutter count on it and it's coming back as, wait for it...

14052

That doesn't sound "rarely used" to me!

So, now I have a quandary. It's here, I've paid for it with PayPal, left positive feedback on eBay, so what do I do? Part of me thinks it's been mis-sold as clearly it is well used, but the other part thinks it was a good price (£440) and as it works well, and still has 85,948 shutter actuations left, I should just accept it

Not sure how many photos I take per year as the old DSLR (Canon 350D) doesn't appear to have any way of counting.... But say I do 100 a week, that's 5000 or so a year, and thus about 17 years of life left in the Nikon

Should I worry? I don't know!

Why is nothing straightforward?

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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	All the reviews I can see say it is a cracking camera for the price. So I don't think you could have got anything better in that price range. You can add lenses and stuff later if you get the urge as that sensor is capable of great sharpness and dynamic range. The camera seems very well specified in most other areas. I like to compare photography to cooking. You can have the best ingredients, pans and stove but it does not mean you can cook (me in particular) but it helps a skilled cook produce better food. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

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Phill_190 Gets stuck in MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 653 Thanks: 36 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	Ah ok.. it seems its the older model 450d.. sorry!!