DSLR Under £200?

Mattbot2 · 7 Jun 2010 at 07:18

Hey guys,

Looking for a decent DSLR to do some photography with, currently have a Fuji S5800 and would like something with some more options and generally better quality. I've nothing against a used camera, which I guess is what it'll be at < £200, I'd be real grateful if someone could recommend one.

Thanks a lot,

Matt

Mr.Stu · 7 Jun 2010 at 12:09

http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/ have 20ds within your budget. Add on either a 50mm f/1.8 or 18-55mm (IS) kit lense depending on what you want to shoot.

Columbo · 7 Jun 2010 at 12:16

Canon 400D / Sony A200 is where I'd be looking at the price point.

Amp34 · 7 Jun 2010 at 12:40

Think a 400D sold for around £250 recently so probably a little over, may mean the 350D is in his price range or even a well used 400D.

Mattbot2 · 7 Jun 2010 at 21:46

Thanks guys, so which is better to go for, Canon, Nikon or Sony?

DB_SamX · 7 Jun 2010 at 23:22

YOu could get a Nikon D40.

FreeStream · 7 Jun 2010 at 23:23

I sold a mint 350D kit for £200 2 going on 3 years ago...

bigsharn · 7 Jun 2010 at 23:25

Mattbot2 said:
Thanks guys, so which is better to go for, Canon, Nikon or Sony?

Ooh, you're just asking for trouble there mate

I find Nikon bodies fit my hands better and are more comfortable, whereas some prefer Sony and Canon

You can probably pick up an alright-ish Olympus for around that mark

Mattbot2 · 8 Jun 2010 at 21:17

Meh, not keen on Olympus' a friend has one.

bigsharn · 9 Jun 2010 at 23:46

Well dis-count Olympus from that list then, but like I say it's worth a look in photography shops and seeing how the camera feels

syke · 9 Jun 2010 at 23:50

Regards to Canon/Nikon it's what you prefer in your hand, I preferred Nikon myself.

Within your budget is a Nikon D40 and D50 and possibly the D70, and then on Canon it's probably the mentioned 20D, 350D, and probably pushing 400D just over your budget.

86JR · 10 Jun 2010 at 01:22

If your just starting out I would go for a D40(x), i wish i had tbh, it has a menu system that tells you what settings do what etc.

Columbo · 10 Jun 2010 at 13:05

When I owned a DSLR I owned both Canon 350D and Sony A100 & A200 and from a purely amateur perspective who wasn't investing in prime lenses etc, I found the Sony much more friendly.

Add in the fact that old Minolta lenses fit them and can be picked at relatively cheap prices and you end up with very good set-up with decent lenses for not much outlay in relative terms.

If you can pick up an A200 and stick a Minolta 50mm f1.8 and Minolta 70-210mm f4 'beercan' and you have some very very decent glass to hang off the front..!

robertgilbert86 · 10 Jun 2010 at 15:27

A Nikon D50 may be worth a look. Lots of features and an in-built AF motor unlike the D40. Very comfortable to hold too, not like the tiny 350D/400D/D40.