First time DSLR... help please :)

Tee Hee Johnson · 20 Jun 2010 at 20:39

Hi... looking for a wee bit of advice

Basically it is my fathers 50th this year, and mum, sister and i would like to get him a DSLR camera. Its something he does want and has been toying with for a while now.

He is no stranger to 'proper' cameras, was keen on photography many years ago and still has his good SLR and lenses... but i think he wants to get with the times and get back into photography!

So kinda looking for info on whats good, whats to be avoided and good places to buy from... Any help would be great!

Thanks!

Tee Hee Johnson · 20 Jun 2010 at 21:05

I cant remember, will investigate!

He did some minor research and came to the conclusion that his older SLR ones would not work with new DSLR Cameras, guess hes wrong?

Tee Hee Johnson · 20 Jun 2010 at 21:17

Depends how much it costs, but say £600 as a loose figure.

Tee Hee Johnson · 21 Jun 2010 at 17:49

Thanks for the information so far

Keep it coming!

Finally had a look at what he currently has, keeping in mind i havent seen it for years!

Turns out its older than i thought...! Built between 1983 and 1985 its a Praktica MTL 5, so i very much doubt much will work with that!

Just so i can have a look, where is good online for buying? I know i could do a quick google, but id like a site people know and can trust for good prices etc

Tee Hee Johnson · 21 Jun 2010 at 20:02

Cheers p0ss3s3d... that site is amazin! Great info too!

Thanks Phate

What do you all think of a D5000 or is that a bit of a lesser one? What about a 450D?

Tee Hee Johnson · 23 Jun 2010 at 19:22

Phate said:
I don't know anything about the D5000 tbh so I won't comment.

However, the 450D is a great camera, but it's very small. Get the 40D. Bargains to be had!

Perfect...!

Thanks all, will let you know how i get on or if i need any more advice

Tee Hee Johnson · 23 Jun 2010 at 19:40

Phate said:
Take it you bought the 40D?

No not bought yet... trying to find a 40D! Will be within the next few weeks.

Tee Hee Johnson · 15 Jul 2010 at 20:28

Right, now at the point of purchase... 40D seems too expensive to be honest, and im having a bit of a problem finding them!

They arnt on that cameraprice site and not overly willing to trust minor seeming shops that google shopping find for me

Badtimes.

Tee Hee Johnson · 15 Jul 2010 at 20:42

p0ss3s3d said:
You'll only find them used (discontiuned a while back)

Expect to pay £400 used. Buy from talkphotography or fleabay or MPB or Mifsuds or FFordes or Aperture UK.

Or buy a 30D for about £250 - 90% the same for about £250.

Cheers

Sadly tho, we are not going to buy my dad a used camera for his 50th...

So will need to be new... which i know is a shame as i love 2nd hand everything! lol