Newbie - Looking for advice on basic starting kit

Blackvault · 14 Mar 2006 at 21:19

Hello

Dediced to get interested into photography and would like some recommendations on a camera and relative lens for myself. I have not really had experience with SLRs and would like some advice one what type of camera that is best for me. I would not be willing to spend more than £300 if possible.

Can anyone add me to msn and chat about it?

My msn is in trust.

Thanks in advance

Blackvault

Blackvault · 14 Mar 2006 at 22:47

How much would i be looking to break into the DSLR range?

Blackvault

Blackvault · 14 Mar 2006 at 22:56

ooo I have seen a few people using the Nikon D50 on this forum. What is that camera like? What type of lens would u recommend ?

Blackvault

Blackvault · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:02

SDK^ said:
hehe, you've already got the SLR bug

Only the Nikon 18-55mm kit lens fits into your budget. It's excellent for the price and you certainly won't find a better wider lens for under £300.
The Sigma 70-300mm APO has quite a few fans but that will cost over £120
I think you'll have to spend upwards of £300 to get something with a longer focal length (than the 18-55mm) that is pretty decent.

Ok thanks. This might sound again newbie but what would be the differences between the 18-55mm and 70-300mm lens. Would I notice and difference in my photos and what would be limitations of these lens?

Thanks

Blackvault

Blackvault · 14 Mar 2006 at 23:10

SDK^ said:
The numbers : 18-55 and 70-300 refer to the focal length, i.e. the distance the lens can 'zoom'

A 70-300 is a longer telephoto lens, suited to Wildlife, Motorsport etc and the 18-55 is a wide angle lens more suited to Landscapes and indoor photography

thanks for the fast reply. I'd prefer to take photos of buildings, cars, (motorsports) people.

There that would mean the longer 7-300mm lens. The D50 can't fit that. Therefore what camera would?

Thanks

Blackvault

Blackvault · 15 Mar 2006 at 16:11

thanks for all the advice. I'm gonna talk to my parents about this and hopefully they will chip in a bit

Thanks for the advice Lostkat. I do intend to spend the money now while I have it and not to be spending lots of money upgrading when I could afford enough for a high initial outlay.

SDK I have added to you my msn if you won't mind I'd like to chat about more about this topic.

Thanks again

Blackvault