What DSLR would suit my needs best ? from new member/beginner

sarac

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2 Dec 2005 - 2:02 AM

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My husband wants to buy me a DSLR for christmas (lucky me!) and I am starting a photography course in Jan. I like to take portrait and architecture pictures most.
Would a Nikon D50 be good? or can you suggest anything else?

Kind regards in advance.

sara c

ZenTog

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2 Dec 2005 - 2:07 AM

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i go for canon so would recommend a used eos 10d or a 20d both have more options fro manual controls etc and added creativity and would be a better option for long term ownership

sarac

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2 Dec 2005 - 2:10 AM

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Sorry I forgot to include the budget. It about 500-700

sara c

Coleslaw (e2 Member)

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2 Dec 2005 - 2:19 AM

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Well, two options really. One, get a DSLR around 400-500 and spend the rest getting other kits, like lens, memory card. Two, get a more expensive DSLR.

Cheaper DSLR(but good): Konica Minolta 5D, Canon 350D, Nikon D50 and Olympus E500

More expensive(a bit out of your budget, really): Canon 20D, Nikon D70S.

*personally, I would suggest Konica Minolta 5D or maybe the new Olympus E500.

u08mcb

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2 Dec 2005 - 2:26 AM

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Quote: Don't forget you will need at least a 1mb memory card, preferably two.

gigabytes would be more appropriate

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2 Dec 2005 - 2:36 AM

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I spent the best part of 2 years contemplating the same question - i.e. basically which system to invest in, because once you've got a few lenses you're locked in. I decided on Minolta and got the 5D. The system has all the lenses I need and the in-body AS means they're all image stabilised. It's also one of the best cameras ergonomically. You don't have to hunt through menus and it's very intuitive to use, unlike Canon. The tie-up between KM and Sony means that they should be around for the long term also. I discounted the Olympus range because there's no image stabilisation.

Coleslaw (e2 Member)

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2 Dec 2005 - 6:09 AM

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Oh no, after so many people complaining about Pixmania here, you still recommend it. But well, since you are new, you are forgiven

You would be able to get the KM 5D from Jessops/warehouse express with 18-70mm lens for around 460-470, I think.

HTH

MattB

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2 Dec 2005 - 7:09 AM

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Well, with the D50 body going for 398 on the EPZ shop, that would leave you upto 302 for a lense/card. Seems logical if budget is strict.