First SLR camera
Discussion
Chaps,
I have been using an Olympus compact digital camera for 5 years now for motorsport photos and am really stretched by what I can do with it. I have been extremely fortunate to have been given some money for my birthday to put towards an SLR. I have been using my dad's Olympus E510 quite a bit and get on OK with it, but want to get the right camera for motorsport, as that is the main subject of my photos. Any advice on what SLR might be suitable for a budget of about £500 would be massively appreciated. A pal of mine works at Jessops so would probably look to buy through him using staff discount if that makes any difference...
Many thanks,
Andy
I have been using an Olympus compact digital camera for 5 years now for motorsport photos and am really stretched by what I can do with it. I have been extremely fortunate to have been given some money for my birthday to put towards an SLR. I have been using my dad's Olympus E510 quite a bit and get on OK with it, but want to get the right camera for motorsport, as that is the main subject of my photos. Any advice on what SLR might be suitable for a budget of about £500 would be massively appreciated. A pal of mine works at Jessops so would probably look to buy through him using staff discount if that makes any difference...
Many thanks,
Andy
Do a quick search on the forum, there have been loads of similar threads recently.
I myself have started a couple, the knowledge and help on PH as always is brilliant!
I'm sure what most people will say is head to the shop and see which feels and suits you best, if its within your budget then go for it!
If you have a friend that works in Jessops then you have an advantage!
Woza.
I myself have started a couple, the knowledge and help on PH as always is brilliant!
I'm sure what most people will say is head to the shop and see which feels and suits you best, if its within your budget then go for it!
If you have a friend that works in Jessops then you have an advantage!
Woza.
One other thing to consider is that you'll be tied into a system, or a lens mount so it wont be too easy to swap out at a later date without paying for it quite heavily. Depends how serious you take it to be fair, you could get this: http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/Dig...
and depending on how much discount you get via you mate, this would be worth a look as well: http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/pro...
I dont know anything about Canons, sorry and havent the inclination to go looking at Sony
and depending on how much discount you get via you mate, this would be worth a look as well: http://www.jessops.com/online.store/categories/pro...
I dont know anything about Canons, sorry and havent the inclination to go looking at Sony
Many thanks for the help chaps. I am sure this is a very common request - I am often amazed how many people at race meetings these days have massive photography se-ups compared to the old days of film!
I will have a wander down to see my pal on Friday and definitely check out the Nikon D5000, that looks sweet.
I will have a wander down to see my pal on Friday and definitely check out the Nikon D5000, that looks sweet.
KarlosFandango said:
Don't dismiss buying second hand. Just bought a 20D for the wife for less than £200 which would do most anything I would want it to do, let alone a newcomer to SLR's. You could then free up more money for the holiest of holy, your lenses.
+1 for a 1st time DSLR look at 10D (£150ish) / 20D (£200ish) or if you want to push the boat out a 1D Mk1 (£400ish)SamHH said:
Usually I'd say buy a Nikon or Canon because they are the market leaders and have the best selection of kit but if it's practical to share lenses with your dad, it might make more sense to get an Olympus. Lenses are usually the greater expense.
That is something we've been discussing. He is currently looking at getting a higher apperture/zoom lens so it'd be awesome to share that with him. I'm off to Jessops on Friday so I'll post up my findings in due course. I wonder if they stock second hand bodies from p/ex...
eBay is best for second hand stuff IMHO.
These guys are usually fairly honest if you want to get clued up before hitting Jessops
http://www.dpreview.com/
These guys are usually fairly honest if you want to get clued up before hitting Jessops
http://www.dpreview.com/
chevronb37 said:
SamHH said:
Usually I'd say buy a Nikon or Canon because they are the market leaders and have the best selection of kit but if it's practical to share lenses with your dad, it might make more sense to get an Olympus. Lenses are usually the greater expense.
That is something we've been discussing. He is currently looking at getting a higher apperture/zoom lens so it'd be awesome to share that with him. I'm off to Jessops on Friday so I'll post up my findings in due course. I wonder if they stock second hand bodies from p/ex...
Ended up with a Canon 450D which seemed the best option for what I'm going to use it for. Cheers for the advice chaps. I know the camera's decent so now need to work on improving the operator...
These are my first couple of photos with it using our troublesome cat as my subject. Really enjoying getting to use manual focus.
These are my first couple of photos with it using our troublesome cat as my subject. Really enjoying getting to use manual focus.
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