will_ainsworth
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I am looking to get a nice slr camera for my 18th, thought it would be best to come here and seek advice etc!
what would you guys recommend, around the £500 range.
my sisters bf has a nice canon and heard good things about it.
been looking at things like this?
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/1134794/Canon-EOS-400D-10-1-Megapixel-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-Lens-Kit/Product.html#
cheers guys!
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John
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Very good camera, i'd buy it.
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will_ainsworth
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i dont know much about cameras but i want something which will last and do me well for a long time.
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will_ainsworth
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anyone got one? could some of you upload some of your pics, want to see the quality, obviously they wont be great due to internet etc..
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Calum
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http://www.flickr.com/cameras/canon/eos_digital_rebel_xti/
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will_ainsworth
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cheers, also what lens would be a good starting point, keep seeing 18-55 ?
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John
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18-55 is the kit lens, it comes with it unless you find a body only deal, good lens and you can work out from there what else you need.
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dan_c4rsa
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new nikon d60's just come out.
tis good.
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AndyKent
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I just bought the 400D, very pleased with it.
The standard lens is a bit 'soft', ie. not crystal sharp shots but perfectly useable. I also got hold of the new(ish) Canon 55-250 IS lens for motorsport and football shots.
May post some up tomorrow of todays trip to Wembley 
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by dan_c4rsa
new nikon d60's just come out.
tis good.
I'm getting one on tuesday 
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dan_c4rsa
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you dick 
I have a D50 which is scarily becoming a little dated after only a year or so!
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Whittie
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Was looking at the d40x, then realised it's been replaced with the d60 with a few more features! Since i've been looking for one, i don't even think i've come accross the d50
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JonnyJ
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D300 FTW  
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dan_c4rsa
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
Was looking at the d40x, then realised it's been replaced with the d60 with a few more features! Since i've been looking for one, i don't even think i've come accross the d50
http://www.trustedreviews.com/digital-cameras/review/2005/12/06/Nikon-D50-18-55mm-Lens-Entry-Level-DSLR/p1
mine isnt in gash silver though
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mantamark
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I'm a complete beginner with cameras, went out & bought a Canon 400D, cracking camera, kit lens is good enough, dont have any problems with it.
Whatever you get, buy a spare battery, a decent tripod & lots of memory cards!
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dan_c4rsa
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spare bettery deffo!
im always forgetting to charge mine
and in nearly 2 years of doing it to get into uni etc etc ive never remembered to buy a new one lmao
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JonnyJ
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Or get a battery grip
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AndyKent
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Yep, battery grip will be my next purchase and should make the body far more 'holdable'
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JonnyJ
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One of the best things i bought Andy. So much easier flipping to portrait, better battery life (I've got no choice with mine i need one if im going to use it for anything over an hour ) looks like a monster with it on aswel
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
D300 FTW
Bit advanced for my first slr 
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JonnyJ
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I just wanted to show off tbh
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Whittie
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You can do that by posting pics of what the ££££££££ camera can take
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JonnyJ
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cba linking anymore
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AndyKent
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quote:
Originally posted by JonnyJ
One of the best things i bought Andy. So much easier flipping to portrait, better battery life (I've got no choice with mine i need one if im going to use it for anything over an hour ) looks like a monster with it on aswel
Spotted someone else with the same camera as me, plus the battery grip and saw easy it was for him to hold portrait.......need one next time I get paid I think
Also found out on my trip to Wembley yesterday how much a pain it is swapping between lenses! Seems to take forever 
ps. Ace photos 
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JonnyJ
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Yeah its a pain swapping lenses which is why the pros have 2 or more bodies!
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