BoroughGal Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hullo! Inspired by some brilliant photo's on here, I'm thinking of buying a bit of kit in the New Year. Can anyone tell me what sort of things are desirable? I've not got much of a budget, I reckon about £300 ish, so can anyone advise me on anything around that mark that offers a lot for the money? Do you know what sort of lenses and stuff I'd need? I'm totally in the dark with this, I want to have a go at getting better, but don't really know a thing about anything. Cheers for ANY advice.... (and cheers Ash for the offer of a loan of your equipment, but when I get an idea in my head I just have to do it!).... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 imho - try and get ona day with Going Digital - after you've bought your camera. i've had an SLR on auto for 2 years before i went on a one day course.excellent and informal. i'm a big fan of Canon,you might get a second hand 300 or 350d for your brass.the 400d is arond 450quid i think at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroughGal Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Ooooooh cheers for that! I'd like to go on a little course, so that I can do some funky effects, it sounds like a good idea. Are the courses pricey? And do you have any tips for second hand cameras? Where to get them or what to look for? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I wonder if Jacobs in Town still do second hand stuff. I've not been into to town for years:hihi: (it's probably not even there anymore) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroughGal Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sounds interesting..... I might have to look into that one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Harrisons on London rd, i bought a 300 from there. CEX in town - we bought a refurb 300d for the son in law from there. if you ring Harrisons they'll tell you if they have any in. the day courses are £45 - the nearest is @ Hardwick Hall, but they are ideal to get to know your camera with other "virigins" and a couple of professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*_ash_* Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Sounds interesting..... I might have to look into that one..... If not try Jessops or if your are venturing further try Sheffield Photo Centre on Eccy Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroughGal Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Ah thanks all. I'll have a look after Christmas. And the course sounds good value too. Will welcome any other advice from anyone on anything I need, too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 http://www.bestpricedbrands.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=187&sendroicid=ea4d8717-9d67-40e3-bccd-3f41aa8364ae&sendroiad=1245832733&sendroikwd=canon+350d this is the cheapest ever for a 400d.. compared to this http://www.jessops.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?SkuId=28045&tduid=f23376adb0935e763339f89cca450857&url=http://www.jessops.com/Products/ProductDetail.aspx?SkuId=28045 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoroughGal Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Oh brilliant! And Jessops price match too, don't they? Has that got everything I'd need then? Cos I'm totally new to it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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