Jellybean Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Was thinking of buying an SLR 2nd hand, around 250-300 budget.I can up the budget if something is worth the extra. More so as a hobby , just messing around with the camera, mainly car photos and capturing moving objects, detailed pics of nature etc What about the 350D or 450D Canon? I definetly need a LCD screen on the rear, plus what are the tips for buying 2nd hand? I heard you should check the Num of Shutter counts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Canon or Nikon. Canon 450D would be around that much now second hand I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Ah.. the murky world of Dslrs. I would think a 450D is pretty good. Depending on your budget and of course your enthusiasm, start off with a kit lens and then if you're still into it in 6 months or a year or so, buy some nice lenses. Cheapish body with good glass is better than more expensive body with poor lenses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 mclaren mercedes. 250-300k might be enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 +1 for the Canon. I used a 450D for my 1st DSLR and still use it now, is a nice shape to hold (with the battery grip attachment) pretty light, and a good spec. The pictures it takes with a good lens are of a very high standard, esp for a "getting started" camera. You also have the upside that additional lenses for the cannon won't cost you as much in general should you want to expand your lens choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I heard you should check the Num of Shutter counts? Yeah -The number of actuations (as it's also known) I don't know what the critical number for a 450D would be but for my 7D it's around 150,000. So, if the number is around 20, 30, or 40,000, its not too bad. Maybe you'll get lucky and it'll be quite low. I think ScottM on here use the 450D and I know AndrewOW is into photography. There are one or two pros on here I think, so hopefully they can give you some input. Btw, if you're not already, check out http://www.talkphotography.co.uk I think it's a friendly and informative place with nicely laid out forums. It's free too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 mclaren mercedes. 250-300k might be enough damn! i was going to be witty and mention the merc blast! u beat me to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 mclaren mercedes. 250-300k might be enough beat me too ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 As you've probably gathered by now, Canon and Nikon are the main players in the DSLR market, and consequentially they both tend to have a very large selection of lenses to choose from (either Canon/Nikon themselves or a third party manufacturer such as Tamron or Sigma). The Four Thirds system (Olympus in conjuction with a couple of other makes IIRC) is interesting as it's been designed from scratch for digital photography (as opposed to inheriting bits from traditional 35mm), but I'd want to be reassured that it wouldn't disappear in a few years' time before I invest cash in that. All the pros tend to use Canon or Nikon so that has to count for something. AFAIK pretty much all DSLRs have an LCD screen at the back. The screen is primarily used for navigating the camera's features and for reviewing shots you've just taken. The screen is not so good at being a viewfinder as per compact cameras: the autofocus can be very sloooow in this mode (called "Live View"), depending on the specific camera model obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Thanks for all the info, will definetly check out the http://www.talkphotography.co.uk site, looks like I will go for a 450D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 How about the L1A1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJM Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I could probably do you a deal on this - it has done about 10,000 actuations and is like new ..... Drop me a PM if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I'd definitely recommend stretching to the 40D if you can now that I've seen the price HJM is selling his for I had the 450D a few years ago and upgraded to the 40D. Better sensor, noise levels were much more acceptable at higher ISOs as a result, battery lasts ages, bigger screen, live view, faster continuous shooting plus more that I probably take for granted now! If you think you have even a small chance of getting a little more hooked on photography it would be worth the extra few quid as you'll only want to upgrade later and if not, well you can sell it and get most of you money back again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keener Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Def go down the Canon or Nikon route. I've always used Canon professionally and all the other pros I know use C or N as well. Get as good as you can afford and the lens quality makes a big difference too. Try to get Canon or Nikon lenses rather than Tamron or Sigma. T and S are not too bad but propriety lenses are better IMO. Also try to get a model with sensor cleaning built it. I'm not sure what level C or N introduce this feature but it's a good one if you can afford it. Otherwise take great care in changing lenses and learn how to clean your own sensor or you'll spend ages on Photoshop getting rid of the dreaded 'dust bunnies'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Nikon D40 is what I have - good camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I am in the market for one as well, settled on a Nikon D90, getting a good deal here.. If you can swing for it the D700 is a top camera..Check the link below, I found it useful.. http://reviews.cnet.com/2719-7603_7-402-8.html?tag=page;page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I am in the market for one as well, settled on a Nikon D90, getting a good deal here.. Great camera - my son has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJM Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Nikon D40 is what I have - and HJMs is overpriced - mine was less than that brand new - sorry! This is a Canon 40D, not a Nikon and it is priced pretty well actually You certainly wouldn't have bought this new for £360 - I think you may be getting the models confused ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 This is a Canon 40D, not a Nikon and it is priced pretty well actually You certainly wouldn't have bought this new for £360 - I think you may be getting the models confused ...... You're right - I did - sorry mate, will edit my post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJM Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 You're right - I did - sorry mate, will edit my post! No worries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Nikon D40 is what I have - good camera. Me too. I concur... excellent camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Tahnks for all the advice , looking at the 350D currently. Can get it 2nd hand for 200-250 euro with some bits forget what they have on offer. Have not come across a 450D 2nd hand yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I am in the market for one as well, settled on a Nikon D90, getting a good deal here.. If you can swing for it the D700 is a top camera..Check the link below, I found it useful.. http://reviews.cnet.com/2719-7603_7-402-8.html?tag=page;page Nikon D700 is a fine camera. Two things, as it is full frame, it will require relatively expensive lenses and the body ain't exactly cheap either. Mega quality yes, but no where near the Op's budget I feel Jellybean, I know you are aawre of http://www.talkphotography.co.uk, but they do have a 'For sale' section there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Thought I'd reuse a thread with probably the most camera enthusiasts on... take a butchers at this (it's been in dev for a while) http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2011/10/lytros-new-light-field-camera-lets-you-focus-after-you-take-a-picture.ars Imagine having a camera where you don't have to focus or tweak f-stop / depth of field - you can do it all when you do post-production tweaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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