banjodeano 26 #1 Posted January 25, 2015 Guys, i want to get a decent camera in a couple of months, my budget is about £500, what is the best i can get for that, a good standard lens will be okay for now, i can add to it at a later date, my aim will be to take great pics while out walking, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
moggy600 10 #2 Posted January 25, 2015 I'd say the Canon EOS700D or Nikon D5300 are about the best you can get in that price range. http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/canon-700d-kit-18-135-stm-1277-p.asp http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/nikon-d5300--18-140mm-vr-kit-1531-p.asp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
holymoses 10 #3 Posted January 25, 2015 Canon 7D Top Camera one for sale on here: http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1373774 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
banjodeano 26 #4 Posted January 25, 2015 thanks guys, i will have a look at those Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harvey19 541 #5 Posted January 25, 2015 I would visit a camera shop such as Harrison's on London Road and explain what I was going to use the camera for. Bridge cameras and the better compact cameras are very versatile and may satisfy your needs plus being cheaper than an SLR and extra lens. They would also be more compact and lighter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Nickscape 10 #6 Posted January 26, 2015 Bridge cameras and the better compact cameras are very versatile and may satisfy your needs plus being cheaper than an SLR and extra lens. Good advice, remember you will need to budget for the lenses as well as the camera body and also a decent flashgun if you are likely to need to use flash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RutlandFlyer 10 #7 Posted January 26, 2015 Depends what you want it for, really. Do you want the convenience of a compact or the versatility of an SLR? Have you factored in the cost of the lenses you're likely to want? I'd always recommend getting a high quality compact as a first expensive camera purchase; money spent on a compact is never wasted because even if you buy an SLR later on, you'll still get plenty of use out of a compact you can fit in your pocket. The best camera is the one you have with you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
banjodeano 26 #8 Posted January 26, 2015 I'd say the Canon EOS700D or Nikon D5300 are about the best you can get in that price range. http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/canon-700d-kit-18-135-stm-1277-p.asp http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/nikon-d5300--18-140mm-vr-kit-1531-p.asp Thanks Moggy...can i ask you a question.? both those cameras dont have a the standard 50mm lens, why is that.? can you buy cameras that come with any lens on offer, i read somewhere that the standard 50mm lens is a better quality image, but then 18-55 is more versatile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
fruitbat1968 10 #9 Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks Moggy...can i ask you a question.? both those cameras dont have a the standard 50mm lens, why is that.? can you buy cameras that come with any lens on offer, i read somewhere that the standard 50mm lens is a better quality image, but then 18-55 is more versatile most camera's come in different kits. body only body plus kit lens ( normally the 18-55mm) body twin lens kits.( normally 18-55mm and a telephoto lens) the 50mm F1.8 lens are better lenses than the standed kit lens, but you can still get good images from a kit lens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Bruno 10 #10 Posted January 26, 2015 I purchased the following when they came out last year, lovely camera great images. Lovely camera click me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
blue9iron 10 #11 Posted January 27, 2015 There's a Canon 600d in the classified ads at the moment I've had one and it's a good camera. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sarang 10 #12 Posted January 27, 2015 Fuji X100. Amazing little camera. ---------- Post added 27-01-2015 at 15:30 ---------- http://www.harrisoncameras.co.uk/pd/Used-Fuji-X100-Black-Digital-Camera---Limited-Edition-Kit_USED-21R01014.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...