Remomende me a SLR Camera please

Matrix · 9 Sep 2006 at 15:00

Recommend me a DSLR Camera please

I currently have a Pentax Optio 330GS Digital Camera. But i'd like a lot better camera for photo's at home with the family and holidays ( honeymoon next year)

I have little idea what i'm looking for i just know i want a bit more quailty than a point and click like i already have.

Budget of around 400 pounds

Any help would be great please.

Thank you..

busterboy · 9 Sep 2006 at 15:06

When you buy a new camera don't forget a keyboard too..

The keys seem to have got mixed up..

[OZ] · 9 Sep 2006 at 15:07

When you say SLR you mean film? Or do you mean DSLR for digital?

Matrix · 9 Sep 2006 at 15:17

busterboy said:
When you buy a new camera don't forget a keyboard too..

The keys seem to have got mixed up..

LOL yeah i type way to fast i know

A DSLR one i mean please

Matt · 9 Sep 2006 at 15:23

For £400? That might be a bit of a challenge! You might well need to look second hand for the amount.

[edit] I've looked now, D50 = £375 and 350D = £450, they're for the basic kits. Though you'll still need memory and other accessories.

A5H · 9 Sep 2006 at 15:26

Nikon D50 is the only one I can think of that's about £400.

Matrix · 9 Sep 2006 at 15:27

Matt said:
For £400? That might be a bit of a challenge! You might well need to look second hand for the amount.

Really? I had alook online but i'm not sure what i'm looking for.

Nikon D50 + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED Lens 419 pounds

But after that i have to say there all over 500+ pounds

Wang · 9 Sep 2006 at 16:09

Matrix said:
Really? I had alook on ******* online but i'm not sure what i'm looking for.

Nikon D50 + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED Lens 419 pounds

But after that i have to say there all over 500+ pounds

Need to remove the name dude.

ICE Master · 9 Sep 2006 at 17:16

i got my D50 + 18-55mm with LowePro and 1gb Sandisk Extreme 3 for about £400.

robertgilbert86 · 9 Sep 2006 at 17:37

Matrix said:
Really? I had alook online but i'm not sure what i'm looking for.

Nikon D50 + 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED Lens 419 pounds

But after that i have to say there all over 500+ pounds

Keep looking, you'll find a D50 for at least £380

dunker · 9 Sep 2006 at 20:01

just saw a silver d50 for £330 in a mag, guess those arnt as popular as the black ones so it might be worth looking for a cheap silver d50.

King_Boru · 9 Sep 2006 at 22:57

Matrix said:
for photo's at home with the family and holidays ( honeymoon next year)

You dont need an SLR or DSLR for such photograpy. A compact will be more than enough. You will find yourself fiddling with options and what not missing the shots you want. If you want a new hobby and photography has tickled your pickle then go ahead but be warned it is exspensive and very time consuming.

For £400 a Nikon D50 (IMO better than the 350D) will suit your needs. Alternatively a high end compact will be more than sufficient.

King.

cyKey · 9 Sep 2006 at 23:06

King_Boru said:
You dont need an SLR or DSLR for such photograpy. A compact will be more than enough. You will find yourself fiddling with options and what not missing the shots you want. If you want a new hobby and photography has tickled your pickle then go ahead but be warned it is exspensive and very time consuming..

Just what I was going to say. Just get a Canon S3 IS or something. You don't need all the hassle for simple shots of your family.

Matt · 10 Sep 2006 at 00:09

cyKey said:
Just what I was going to say. Just get a Canon S3 IS or something. You don't need all the hassle for simple shots of your family.

Exactly

and no amount of Nikon gear is going to make you look cool either.

Only go DSLR if you want to fiddle with settings all the time, running them on auto isn't really what they're for, and they also bring increased costs, as you always want new kit!

Matrix · 10 Sep 2006 at 19:58

Matt said:
Exactly

and no amount of Nikon gear is going to make you look cool either.

Only go DSLR if you want to fiddle with settings all the time, running them on auto isn't really what they're for, and they also bring increased costs, as you always want new kit!

Ah i'm not intersted in looking cool just want abetter camera than what i have.

I've noticed a lot with the one i've got it looks very pixelled when i have them developed.
I've used trueprints but i'm not happy with how they look.

Say around the picture of our dog. the edges look all jagged and not smooth.
I was guessing that was the quialty of the camera?

:confused:

cyKey · 10 Sep 2006 at 20:07

Matrix said:
Ah i'm not intersted in looking cool just want abetter camera than what i have.

I've noticed a lot with the one i've got it looks very pixelled when i have them developed.
I've used trueprints but i'm not happy with how they look.

Say around the picture of our dog. the edges look all jagged and not smooth.
I was guessing that was the quialty of the camera?

It could be Trueprints. A 3.2mp camera would be fine for A4, A3 at a push but nothing bigger.

King_Boru · 10 Sep 2006 at 20:10

Have a look at the Fuji 6500fd it has been specially designed for the photography you are wanting to do and will undoubtably be a good camera. You seriously have no need for an SLR.

Matrix · 10 Sep 2006 at 20:39

cyKey said:
It could be Trueprints. A 3.2mp camera would be fine for A4, A3 at a push but nothing bigger.

I was begining to think it was them why would that be??

Yeah more i listen more it seems i don't need a DSLR