Thinking of buying a D-SLR

Tootall · 19th August 2007, 18:08

I am trying to tell myself that i need a D-SLR so what makes/models do people use on here, i have been looking at the deals on this E-bay shop i am not sure if to go for a Canon 350D or a Nikon D40X.

briantilley · 19th August 2007, 18:18

When it comes to buying a relatively complicated and expensive piece of kit like a DSLR, I tend to shy away from eBay dealers. I would at least check prices at Warehouse Express:

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/?/ph...ras/Nikon.html

Or an established "bricks & mortar" store like Mifsuds:

http://www.mifsuds.com/

That way, if there is a problem, you have a better chance of getting it sorted out swiftly.

The 350D (and 400D) and D40x are very good and will produce results that will satisfy most people - I would choose the Nikon but that's mainly because it's the brand I use. The best bit of advice I ever had was to try and go to a store and see how they feel in your hands.

BMC123 · 19th August 2007, 18:52

Nikon for me as well but as mentioned, go and try them yourself

Simon · 21st August 2007, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Tootall

I am trying to tell myself that i need a D-SLR so what makes/models do people use on here, i have been looking at the deals on this E-bay shop i am not sure if to go for a Canon 350D or a Nikon D40X.

Why are you trying to tell yourself you need an SLR? I'm not trying to sound rude but are you sure you need the interchangeable lens capabilities of and SLR (digital or film) or would you be happier with 'complete' system from a compact (or one of the SLR-looking compacts with much better functions on them)?

sworks · 24th August 2007, 20:35

I couldn't decide between the canon d400 or the Nikon D40X. I went for the canon and am very pleased with it. they both felt like very good bits of kit and both offered money back offers (although i have heard nothing back from canon as yet) My final decision was a based on a competition i saw. I don't think you will be dissapointed with either of your choice

Tootall · 25th August 2007, 07:23

Well i have gone for the Canon 350D which comes with two lenses,hard case, soft bag,tripod,memory card & reader plus some other bits and bobs for just under £550 which i think is not a bad deal.
Thanks for the advice and help.

19th August 2007, 18:08	#1
Tootall Gets stuck in ZTT - CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sat at my laptop Posts: 609 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thinking of buying a D-SLR I am trying to tell myself that i need a D-SLR so what makes/models do people use on here, i have been looking at the deals on this E-bay shop i am not sure if to go for a Canon 350D or a Nikon D40X.

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briantilley Avid contributor ZT 160+ 1.8T Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marldon, Devon Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When it comes to buying a relatively complicated and expensive piece of kit like a DSLR, I tend to shy away from eBay dealers. I would at least check prices at Warehouse Express: http://www.warehouseexpress.com/?/ph...ras/Nikon.html Or an established "bricks & mortar" store like Mifsuds: http://www.mifsuds.com/ That way, if there is a problem, you have a better chance of getting it sorted out swiftly. The 350D (and 400D) and D40x are very good and will produce results that will satisfy most people - I would choose the Nikon but that's mainly because it's the brand I use. The best bit of advice I ever had was to try and go to a store and see how they feel in your hands. __________________ Welsh MG Enthusiast

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25th August 2007, 07:23	#6
Tootall Gets stuck in ZTT - CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sat at my laptop Posts: 609 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well i have gone for the Canon 350D which comes with two lenses,hard case, soft bag,tripod,memory card & reader plus some other bits and bobs for just under £550 which i think is not a bad deal. Thanks for the advice and help.