where to buy DSLR
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Afraid OcUK sell cameras, so everywhere would be a competitor.
I believe that you'll find most people don't buy them online anyway, but from a well known camera store. They do a thing where if you take in a print out of the cheapest you can find the camera for online, they will match that price for you. I'm not sure if that's only on certain cameras though.
Good luck with it though
I believe that you'll find most people don't buy them online anyway, but from a well known camera store. They do a thing where if you take in a print out of the cheapest you can find the camera for online, they will match that price for you. I'm not sure if that's only on certain cameras though.
Good luck with it though
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So you'll probably want the Nikon D50 or Canon 350D.
Just go into a camera shop and ask to have a go, they won't mind if you don't buy then.
Then scout the internet for a good price. I advise a 2GB memory card if you plant to shoot in RAW (lets you alter the image more after).
Has anyone got the link to the OcUK DSLR cameras, I couldn't find them, and was surprised to hear they now sell them.
Shame we can't talk about shops now though...
Just go into a camera shop and ask to have a go, they won't mind if you don't buy then.
Then scout the internet for a good price. I advise a 2GB memory card if you plant to shoot in RAW (lets you alter the image more after).
Has anyone got the link to the OcUK DSLR cameras, I couldn't find them, and was surprised to hear they now sell them.
Shame we can't talk about shops now though...
alright then i will try this another way
i am looking to buy a DSLR soon,probably a canon or nikon,
can anyone recomend a good forum or site to read up on these before i buy.
hope this is alright with the ocuk mods
dave
i am looking to buy a DSLR soon,probably a canon or nikon,
can anyone recomend a good forum or site to read up on these before i buy.
hope this is alright with the ocuk mods
dave
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dalex said:alright then i will try this another way
i am looking to buy a DSLR soon,probably a canon or nikon,
can anyone recomend a good forum or site to read up on these before i buy.
hope this is alright with the ocuk mods
dave
how much you looking to spent?
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Have a wonder around this website.dalex said:
dalex said:used £350 or £450 new
dave
I'll save you some time...
Nikon D50, end of discussion.
But seriously think about your budget. The camera itslef is the cheapest most disposable thing in the long run. To set up a DSLR properly the camera should be just 1/5 of the total budget., lenses take the majority of the money. Things you need to consider buying:
A basic kit lens/ walk about lens.
A UV Filter for said lens,
A decent Polarizing filter
A good camera bag or 2 (1 small basic thing, 1 larger for carrying all the bits and bobs.
Spare battery.
2X1gb memory cards- a backup card is a good idea hence 2 smaller cards best.
Wide angle lens for landscape work.
Good teleophoto for wildlife, sports, etc.
The standard 50mmf1.8.
UV filters and filter adapters for all these lenses.
Camera software, e.g. Nikon Capture you have to pay for.
Small light-weight hiking/travelling tripod
Large, HQ heavy tripod for field use.
Remote release chord
Camera insurance
Extra lenses, adpaters- e.g. macro lenses or tubes, telephot adapters.
External storage and or back up of photos.
IF you arent budgetting for expensive lenses then you should have a look at non SLR cameras that come with a good lens.