I am totally new to the SLR world and would like to buy a digital one and learn how to use it.
Is Canon 400D a good one? Or 30D? or 350D? I had a look at dpreview.com and got even more confused.
I don't want to spend more than £500.
thank you
2007-03-25 02:52:27 · 7 answers · asked by Poppi 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
When you purchase a SLR, DSLR for digital, you have a to think about the whole system, which is camera, lenses, flashes and so on.
You mentioned about Canon, which is a top player in this market. The newest entry level camera is the 400D which has more mega-pixels and larger LCD screen from the previous model 350D. If price is key a 350D will do the job just fine otherwise the 400D is the way to go.
The 30D is towards a more experienced photographers.
Hope that helps.
2007-03-25 03:04:52 · answer #1 · answered by Applause 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I must admit, I'm biased towards Nikon. I own one, a D60 which is slightly more expensive than the D40, the cheapest entry-level DSLR camera that I found. Don't let the cost fool you. Pictures taken by the D40 are good too. I should know. Some of my classmates in the basic photography class uses the D40.
2016-03-29 03:38:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So many choices at the entry level, but I would suggest that you stick to Nikon or Canon. The lenses you purchase for this camera should be transferable should you choose to upgrade, and if you go for a camera that takes Pentax or Minolta mounts, then you're starting over again. Personally, I'd go for the Nikon D-40 if I were buying an entry-level camera.
2007-03-25 08:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Rando 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch the gadget show on channel five this week they are doing an article on them.. I'm in the same boat and asked the same question a short while ago.. fantastic answers but am still feeling my way as to which one to go for.. will wait for this show and then decide I think
2007-03-25 03:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by Nomio 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikon D-40, or it's improved version, the D-40x. It's due out in April. Small, inexpensive, and loaded with features. Great buy.
2007-03-25 05:54:23 · answer #5 · answered by Mollie's Daddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a fuji finepix,they are quite simple to use.I used to have a fuji s5600 and its quite basic so perfect for beginners!Try that then upgrade to a better one is all i can say :).
I'd look on ebay for a good condition one,it'll save you pounds.
Good luck!
2007-03-25 02:58:36 · answer #6 · answered by s o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nikon makes a very good entry level digital.
http://www.europe-nikon.com/family/en_GB/categories/broad/75.html
http://www.europe-nikon.com/product/en_GB/products/broad/1115/overview.html
2007-03-25 02:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by DJL2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋