Cheap Camera Equipement
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natty94

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599 posts

199 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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I'm an amateur Photographer using a compact digital camera, I mainly use it to take photo's of cars, I'm trying to find a cheap DSLR camera with lenses to try and learn with so I can then move on to more professional equipment. I don't trust ebay so could anyone suggest any other sites??

JulianHJ

8,868 posts

291 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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PH Classifieds?

natty94

Original Poster:

599 posts

199 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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JulianHJ said:
PH Classifieds?
I thought that was just for cars?

Fleckers

2,880 posts

230 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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ebay

or get a riot going near currys and give a shopping list


natty94

Original Poster:

599 posts

199 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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Fleckers said:
ebay

or get a riot going near currys and give a shopping list
Ebay is a bit dodgey, Rioting... hhhhmmmm possible

JulianHJ

8,868 posts

291 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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natty94 said:
I thought that was just for cars?
No, there's a non-motoring section too. Not much on it at the moment though.

Crafty_

14,090 posts

229 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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join talkphotography.

Classifieds are not instantly available to you, join in, make a few posts, do a search for "what dslr should i buy" (loads of advice on that sort of thing), by the time the classifieds are available you will have enough knowledge to make an informed choice on which camera will suit you.

smn159

15,974 posts

246 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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natty94 said:
Ebay is a bit dodgey
it can be but if you avoid ads written in block capitals you'll be fine

natty94

Original Poster:

599 posts

199 months

Monday 10th October 2011
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Crafty_ said:
join talkphotography.

Classifieds are not instantly available to you, join in, make a few posts, do a search for "what dslr should i buy" (loads of advice on that sort of thing), by the time the classifieds are available you will have enough knowledge to make an informed choice on which camera will suit you.
Thank you for the advice smile

Robbie B

7,715 posts

212 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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I've bought near enough everything I own photography wise from eBay. If you use your noodle you'll be fine.

LongQ

13,864 posts

262 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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Robbie B said:
I've bought near enough everything I own photography wise from eBay. If you use your noodle you'll be fine.
Yep.

There are some very good camera equipment sites with decent bargains and the odd exceptional bargain if you get the timing right and strike lucky with what's on offer when you want to buy.

craikeybaby

12,101 posts

254 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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If you are looking to buy new www.camerapricebuster.com is worth a look.

Vipers

33,501 posts

257 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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Try your local Jessops, they usually have used equipment to sell.




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Killwilly

446 posts

217 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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Vipers said:
Try your local Jessops, they usually have used equipment to sell.




smile
I thought Jessops had stopped buying and selling used equipment.

JaybirdUK

1,867 posts

196 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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This looks a reasonable buy and priced comparably with ebay (without the risk)

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Canon-EOS-400D-+-EF...

Canon EOS 400D + EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II
Camera and lens are in superb condition and would be 5* if it weren't for the faint hairline scratches on the cameras LCD. Comes boxed and with battery and charger, usb lead, software and instruction discs, neck strap, body and lens caps.


Vipers

33,501 posts

257 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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Killwilly said:
Vipers said:
Try your local Jessops, they usually have used equipment to sell.




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I thought Jessops had stopped buying and selling used equipment.
You might be right, I havn't looked in their window for a number of years now.




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natty94

Original Poster:

599 posts

199 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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Vipers said:
Killwilly said:
Vipers said:
Try your local Jessops, they usually have used equipment to sell.




smile
I thought Jessops had stopped buying and selling used equipment.
You might be right, I havn't looked in their window for a number of years now.




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Jessops stopped selling second hand stuff lst year

natty94

Original Poster:

599 posts

199 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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I have found a Canon 300D for sale in a local camera shop for £270 second hand

JaybirdUK

1,867 posts

196 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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natty94 said:
I have found a Canon 300D for sale in a local camera shop for £270 second hand
Or for £20 more, buy the link I posted up. Canon EOS 400D + EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 II

LongQ

13,864 posts

262 months

Wednesday 12th October 2011
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Or there's always the Canon Outlet on eBay. Very recently ....

1000D with kit lans selling for about £250 +/- a few quid.

500D with kit lens about £350 +/- £20.

You never know what they might be offering but its worth a look and you get a full 12 month manufacturer warranty.

Have a look at their feedback info and click on 'Show all' and you see not only the feedback but also, in most cases, what the item was and how much it sold for.

I've used them several times and no problems so far. There are other suppliers for other brands who offer a similar service.