Looking at getting into DSLR photography

A5H · 15 Jun 2006 at 01:12

So, finished my A-level in photography and wanting to get a nice camera for personal use.
Hoping to spend around £500 with a basic kit lense (Will make the rents more happy with me buying one if a lense is included.).
Been looking at the 350D and D50. Either any good?
What else should I be looking at for around the same price?

From the sample images I've seen, the 350D looks to be very good.

Any advice is appreciated.

Ash

Also, would either be OK for creating HDR images?
I know it requires post photo processing. But could I use these cameras to take the donor images?

A5H · 15 Jun 2006 at 12:08

Thanks guys. As you said, I will go and have a play around with them both in shops. The 350D is looking better to me without seeing them in person. The images just look nicer to me (From DP review images).

Will take a look at those reviews you posted.

Once again, thanks

A5H · 15 Jun 2006 at 12:32

divine_madness said:
Same sort of thoughts as me, was set to buy a 350D, walked out with a D70 instead

I don't think my budget would stretch to it

jammy git.

A5H · 15 Jun 2006 at 17:26

Thanks for the advice mate.

Went to ****** today to have a hold of both cameras and they would barely speak to me, nevermind let me hold a camera. It's not like I was dressed scruffy or anything :mad:

I'll look into lense choices on the internet now. Thanks again