Jakey
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Wanting to get myself a little starter DSLR but don't wanna pay out of my arse as I'm only just starting!
Any recommendations? Don't mind whether they're new or second hand!
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Phillips_91
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http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80181/show.html
i've got this one as a first camera and think its absolutely brilliant! 
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andy1868
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to be honest you probably can't go far wrong with any of the big makes, Canon and Nikon tend to be the popular ones although I started with a Sony A200 and it was fantastic, really lovely colours out of it and in-body stabilisation which meant all lenses were stabilised. I believe the Pentax models are also very good. Spec some out with prices and lenses etc, possible lenses that you want to upgrade to in the future. You might not be thinking about more lenses right now but you will be if the bug bites 
One advantage is that there tends to be more second hand action with Canon and Nikon being the most popular, but theres always ways and means around that. Sony cameras use the Minolta mount, so there are a whole host of Minolta lenses that can be had cheaply on the second hand market and theres no need for adapters etc. So just something to think about 
Once you've seen some you like head into a real shop and have a play with all the ones you've picked out and choose the one that feels right/makes the most sense to you. If its cheaper online go home and order it, or if you can't wait buy in store
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Bmorgan1993
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For the price i'de buy a SONY NEX-5 for more slicker than the Nikon and other leading camera, i work with these on a regular basis and found the NEX-5 aswell as looking ultra modern its also got some pretty amazing features all for a very good price. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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andy1868
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thats a good point actually, i've based my answer on a DSLR, there are a whole host of other varieties that might be better for you. The Sony Nex range thats been mentioned.
have a gander though this site for prices etc
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/index.html
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Jakey
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Cheers guys! I'm on my shitty phone atm so will have a proper butchers when I'm on my laptop.
I have been told by a couple mates to get a Canon but their just being biased
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andy1868
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if they've got Canons and a host of lenses it might not be a bad shout so you can lend/share gear if they're willing
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Jakey
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That was my thinking too, cheers for the advice!
Where's the best place for a second hand camera about from eBay. Any decent forums sell them?
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andy1868
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talkphotography.co.uk but you need to be a member for so long before you can access the for sale section.
as for other sites here's a list of websites i trawl through but probably shouldn't
http://www.ffordes.com/category/Digital_Cameras/Digital_SLRs/Canon
http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/
http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/
http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/
http://www.mifsuds.com/
http://mrcad.co.uk/shop/home.php
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flybikeslee
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as Andy said the Sony a200 is a cracking camera, still use mine...would sell for the right monies mind as wouldn't mind progressing to something better!
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Jakey
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Just had a chat with Lee and come to an agreement
Includes;
Sony A200 body
18-70mm
70-300mm
Fish eye
SD card
Bag
Disks
Original box and shiz
All for a good price
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andy1868
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i hope its a CF card jakey sd cards won't fit in the Sony A200
if you want to look at some samples jakey have a look through my flickr HERE everything from pages 27 to 65 were done with my Sony, apart from the film shots of course
[Edited on 17-02-2012 by andy1868]
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Rich H
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I have the 1100d - more than suitable for what I need one for!
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Jakey
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Cheers Andy! And yeah, I don't know why I said SD?!
Been to watch my mates play rugby today and got a couple of snaps
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neoquip
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quote:
Originally posted by Jakey
That was my thinking too, cheers for the advice!
Where's the best place for a second hand camera about from eBay. Any decent forums sell them?
have a look at LONDON CAMERA EXCHANGE http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/ they do 2nd hand, least you can pop in try it and get a proper back up and advice.
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