Newbie alert!

baldzone · 6 Sep 2012 at 09:52

Hello all,

My old compact (Sony DSC10) is finally showing signs of giving up. I've had it for 7 years and have had some good times and some pretty good shots considering it's limitations.

Now it's time to have a play with a DSLR. I'm looking for something cheap ish to start with to have a play, and see if I get on with it. Someone mentioned a 350D. I know this is around 9 years old but is it still reasonable?

Not really wanting to spend more than around £300 in total to see if I like them first. Any suggestions and advice will be most welcome

Alpherah · 6 Sep 2012 at 10:14

http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/used-digital-slr-cameras/

Take a look at whats in your price range and do some google-fu to compare!
On the Nikon side of things the D40x was the competitor to the 350D at the time i think? no experience of the Canon but just shoving the Nikon into the ring as a suggestion - dirt cheap now.

baldzone · 7 Sep 2012 at 08:03

Thanks for the info Alpherah!

I've arranged to pick up an EOS 350D this evening. Just the basic 18-55 lens and a carry bag. They're asking £170 for it. I've agreed £150 with them. Does this sound reasonable for it? It's well looked after and in good condition. Looking at the website, the minimum for the camera and lens is around £170. Not knowing much about these (yet!) would you say that was a reasonable price?

Ksanti · 7 Sep 2012 at 18:29

The 350 is pretty damn rubbish tbf, I'd stump up a fair bit more for either a 450d or 500d.

baldzone · 8 Sep 2012 at 19:14

I've taken a plunge and bought a 550D. Had to be done. A lot more complicated than I thought! I had a play this morning at a motocross event but everything was on auto. I think it's going to take a while to get the hang of this one!

If I manage to get some pics half as good as some of the ones I've seen posted in this forum I'll be over the moon!