My first DSLR - new entry entry level or used higher end?
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Hi,
I am looking to buy myself a DSLR, however I can't decide if I should be looking for a entry-levelish camera or getting a used higher end camera. I am looking to spend around ~£500 and would prefer a Canon, based on little previous experience. I have been looking at the Canon 5D mark 1, but I don't know if some of its features will be wasted and should instead look to buy something like the canon 750D?
Cheers for any advice or recommendations.
A Canon 5D Mk1 is getting a little dated now to be honest. Plus it is full frame, very very slow shutter rate and no video and no potentially cheap EF-S lenses will fit.
Going used is a better idea really, as you can possibly get a much better camera for your money but I wouldn't recommend a 5D for a first DSLR.
Going used is a better idea really, as you can possibly get a much better camera for your money but I wouldn't recommend a 5D for a first DSLR.
Edited by AndrewEH1 on Friday 26th June 17:58
Snails said:
Hi,
I am looking to buy myself a DSLR, however I can't decide if I should be looking for a entry-levelish camera or getting a used higher end camera. I am looking to spend around ~£500 and would prefer a Canon, based on little previous experience. I have been looking at the Canon 5D mark 1, but I don't know if some of its features will be wasted and should instead look to buy something like the canon 750D?
Cheers for any advice or recommendations.
70D from Hdew for £599 its a mega thingI am looking to buy myself a DSLR, however I can't decide if I should be looking for a entry-levelish camera or getting a used higher end camera. I am looking to spend around ~£500 and would prefer a Canon, based on little previous experience. I have been looking at the Canon 5D mark 1, but I don't know if some of its features will be wasted and should instead look to buy something like the canon 750D?
Cheers for any advice or recommendations.
In my search I used DP review and Imaging resource, the compare camera feature (Imagine resource) was handy to check features off against another especially as I was buying second hand.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/compare/ and http://www.dpreview.com
There are many others I suppose.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/cameras/compare/ and http://www.dpreview.com
There are many others I suppose.
Snails said:
I think I have narrowed it down to a Canon 70D or Nikon 7100, I just need to find one at the right price now.
Now you're also looking at Nikon don't take the plunge until you've looked at the D300/D300s. They have a few nice features over the D7100. That would be where my money would go. 'Only' 12MP but wonderful cameras. Tony1963 said:
Well in that case I'd say take a look at the canon 10-18mm. That's the equivalent of 16-29mm and is ideal for your needs unless you want to photograph motorsport. I'd put off buying something cheaper, if needs be.
This... Plus put some budget aside for a decent tripod. If you're looking at urbex and landscapes, the tripod will be of more use than the IS.Save up more money, you've bought a good body, new lenses in that price range will be disappointing
My advice would be to buy a canon 50mm f/1.8 , it won't be wide enough for landscapes but it's a lens that should be in your bag because the picture quality for what it's costs is excellent
If you buy a cheap zoom you'll be disappointed.
I used a 7d and 70-200 f4 shooting Motorsport but had to sell it when I lost my job, I bought a cheap DLSR and lens to get back into it but compared to the shots I was taking I was really disappointed and it put me off completely
My advice would be to buy a canon 50mm f/1.8 , it won't be wide enough for landscapes but it's a lens that should be in your bag because the picture quality for what it's costs is excellent
If you buy a cheap zoom you'll be disappointed.
I used a 7d and 70-200 f4 shooting Motorsport but had to sell it when I lost my job, I bought a cheap DLSR and lens to get back into it but compared to the shots I was taking I was really disappointed and it put me off completely
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