Which SLR

[Jonny TVR]

Looking for a new SLR to take close up pics of product at work and mainly to use privately as family pics etc. Its not really to take up as a hobby .. just want good shots and needs to be relatively simple (idiot proof) to use. I appreciate your help.

Jon

[Jonny TVR]

Forgot to mention looking at around £500 but could be tempted to spend more

[GetCarter]

I assume you mean Digital SLR?

Stick to Nikon or Canon and you can't go far wrong. They both have really good cameras in that price range... also, if you ever want another lens, they have the largest / most respected range.

Edited by GetCarter on Wednesday 1st July 15:40

[Kermit power]

How close up is close up?

If you're after proper macro capability then you might need to revisit the budget somewhat.

[Jonny TVR]

close up .. around 20 - 25cm away.

I like the Nikon brand for no particular reason. Lenses are very expensive .. will I need two?

[Simpo Two]

Jonny TVR said:

close up .. around 20 - 25cm away.

'Close-up' is not to do with distance but magnification. What size objects are you aiming to photograph?

(or of course if it's for a work-related subject you could do the decent thing and send it out to a suitably experienced tog with all the gear ready and waiting in-house )

[Mini1275]

I would stringly recommend the Canon eos 450D, heres a few macro shots i took with it:















Hope this helps.

Edited by Mini1275 on Thursday 2nd July 06:44

[Jonny TVR]

Mini1275 said:

I would stringly recommend the Canon eos 450D, heres a few macro shots i took with it:















Hope this helps.

Edited by Mini1275 on Thursday 2nd July 06:44

Thank you very much .. just bought one online from Jessops .. will get it tomorrow.

[Kermit power]

Well, that was easy!

[mattley]

Good call, I'm very pleased with mine.

[Jonny TVR]

thanks everyone

[RobDickinson]

All you could want for a starter SLR.