Pentax *ist DL2 ?

[robmiller]

I've had my Powershot A95 for almost a year now and it's served me well, but I'm looking to take the next step up and upgrade to a DSLR. However, I don't want to risk wasting loooads of cash--which I don't really have anyway--on getting something like a D50 or 350D, so I've been looking at the Pentax *ist; I've seen a bundle on a site I probably can't mention (who I believe are the only place that sell them?) for the body, a Pentax 18-55mm Lens and a Sigma 55-200mm Lens for £450, which seems pretty reasonable.

What do people reckon? Good camera for someone new to the world of DSLRs? Good value? Good lenses?

I'll probably be buying around October time, so if there's anything good expected to come out between now and then please advise me too. Thanks guys!

 

[robmiller]

Hmm, I see. I hadn't really thought of it like that.

I think I might go for the D50 with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens (which is £393 on the site, although I'll look for it cheaper elsewhere), and see how I get on with just that lens for starters--reckon that'll be okay? I figure I can always buy a ~55-200mm lens later on if needs be.

It's hard to gauge how I'm going to find things when I've not had any experience with DSLRs before

 

[robmiller]

that should suit you fine. when you begin shoot in aperture priority to get the hang of it and see what settings the camera recommends (you choose the aperture the cam will choose the appropriate shutter)

Cheers. Roll on my birthday then