Help a noob!

[welshdragon]

Right chums, I have decided this year to get into photography and would ask two things of my learned forumites!

What is a good starter DSLR from Canon?

And working shifts I cannot commit to a course to learn so could someone recommend some good quality learning materials ie book/site?

 

[welshdragon]

Budget? Intended use?

About £500. Just about everything. My kids when they come along, scenery/holidays and curiously product shots really interest me!

The book that everyone will point you towards is called "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Patterson. It is now in it's third edition and really is a great book for someone taking up Photography as a hobby.

As for recommending a starter Camera from Canon - what sort of budget have you set yourself? - given that price point I'm sure a few people will recommend a camera.

I also have to ask (don't shoot me fellow Canon users, I've got a Canon too!) - why have you settled on Canon?

One last thing, the Stickied FAQ at the top of this subforum has a lot of information that will help a beginner - it has links to some good tutorial websites too.

I shall check the sticky out. Thank you very much for the book recommendation. I want a Canon cause they are stuck in my mind as very high quality with a good range. Edging towards a Canon Eos 500D

and let us know if you're prepared to go second hand or not.

Why only Canon?

As for learning, I'll be a little lazy;

http://www.edugeek.net/forums/gener...dding-hobbyist-photographer-5.html#post625854

EDIT: And if you read that thread, think long and hard before buying a Samsung. The cameras are good, but the lens range isn't.

As above interested ina Canon and yes I'm happy with second hand starting out. Would a 500D be something to look for. ANd what should I be wary of buying second hand?