Camera advice

[944gav]

Hi guys

I am quite new to photography and would like to learn to take some of the amazing shots you guys do. I have experience of a standard digital camera with 3x optical zoom and 5MP but feel the need to upgrade and take things more seriously. Do you think an entry level DSLR would be best or would I find it difficult with my limited knowledge at this stage and be better off with a better compact?

Thanks

Gavin

[GetCarter]

Buy a DSLR - leave it on full auto for a while and as you need to you'll learn the clever stuff.

You'll not regret it (but your bank manager might).

[Gemm]

Agreed. If you want to take things more seriously, it's the best and only way.

[SpydieNut]

agreed - dSLR for you .









just beware that as you start 'collecting' lenses, what you spent on the body initally will pale into insignificance .

Edited by SpydieNut on Monday 4th June 08:57

[944gav]

Thanks for the advice

I have had a look at a few prices and I see what you mean about the bank manager! Some of the lenses are rather scarily priced! What would be a good starting point - both in body and lenses? I have seen a couple of camera packages advertised with 2 lenses which seem reasonably priced - particularly the Olympus E400. Are they any good or would I be better going for something like a Nikon D40 or Canon EOS350D?

Gavin

[GetCarter]

944gav said:

Thanks for the advice

I have had a look at a few prices and I see what you mean about the bank manager! Some of the lenses are rather scarily priced! What would be a good starting point - both in body and lenses? I have seen a couple of camera packages advertised with 2 lenses which seem reasonably priced - particularly the Olympus E400. Are they any good or would I be better going for something like a Nikon D40 or Canon EOS350D?

Gavin

Canon or Nikon.

[Vixpy1]

While we are on the subject chaps, i'm looking at a Cannon 400, Since i have a couple of nice lenses on my old Eos, which i'm told will fit the new DSLR..

What are people opinions on it, i've found it for 400 for the body only? Also, been told its quite small, would this pose a problem?

[Dogsey]

Vixpy1 said:

While we are on the subject chaps, i'm looking at a Cannon 400, Since i have a couple of nice lenses on my old Eos, which i'm told will fit the new DSLR..

What are people opinions on it, i've found it for 400 for the body only? Also, been told its quite small, would this pose a problem?

YHM Charlie.

[Gemm]

Vixpy1 said:

What are people opinions on it, i've found it for 400 for the body only? Also, been told its quite small, would this pose a problem?

The only way to find out is to go in a shop and handle one. Yes, I've found it too small (only because I'm used to larger cameras), but it really depends on how it feels in your hands. If it's comfortable (although it's small), then that shouldn't be a problem. Try with a battery grip as well as it significantly improves the handling.

Edited by Gemm on Tuesday 5th June 13:59

[Dogsey]

Gemm said:

Vixpy1 said:

What are people opinions on it, i've found it for 400 for the body only? Also, been told its quite small, would this pose a problem?

The only way to find out is to go in a shop and handle one. Yes, I've found it too small (only because I'm used to larger cameras), but it really depends on how it feels in your hands. If it's comfortable (although it's small), then that shouldn't be a problem. Try with a battery grip as well as it significantly improves the handling.

Edited by Gemm on Tuesday 5th June 13:59

I shouldn't think Charlie will have any problems with having something small in his hands.