I've been using a Konica Minolta A200 for some years now and it does the job well as I only use it for recording events rather that taking artistic photos.
For some time now I've been missing a longer lens capability so I think I might upgrade to a DSLR. It looks like a D7000 would fit the bill giving me flexibility and capability. However is there a cheaper solution that would give good picture quality and lens choice but closer to the £100 my wife wants to spend, rather than the £800 I think I might have to spend.
Second hand D7000 prices are not much lower than new these days so I guess there's some room for used prices to drop. I'm looking for a good macro capability as I take close ups of things being built - ranging from PC's to Kit cars. Very useful to be able to do a quick bit of video with sound and the ability to take a picture of a Woodpecker that visits our garden but never close enough to get a good image with the 135 equiv lens on the A200.
Any helpful advice is welcomed.
Andi.
For some time now I've been missing a longer lens capability so I think I might upgrade to a DSLR. It looks like a D7000 would fit the bill giving me flexibility and capability. However is there a cheaper solution that would give good picture quality and lens choice but closer to the £100 my wife wants to spend, rather than the £800 I think I might have to spend.
Second hand D7000 prices are not much lower than new these days so I guess there's some room for used prices to drop. I'm looking for a good macro capability as I take close ups of things being built - ranging from PC's to Kit cars. Very useful to be able to do a quick bit of video with sound and the ability to take a picture of a Woodpecker that visits our garden but never close enough to get a good image with the 135 equiv lens on the A200.
Any helpful advice is welcomed.
Andi.