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Old 22nd July 2007, 21:23   #21
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I could be wrong but I don't think they do second hand gear these days?
That's correct. They stopped doing used gear a few months ago.
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Old 22nd July 2007, 21:25   #22
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Don't forget there is also a £50.00 rebate from Canon on the 400D if you apply before the end of August....
And there is a £60 cashback on the Nikon D40 and D40x:

http://www.europe-nikon.com/home/en_...road/site.html

Isn't competition great...?
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Old 22nd July 2007, 22:17   #23
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Hi sworks,

I have only be using a digital camera for 6 month's or so and was used to 35mm film using the Pentax range of kit. I wanted to try digital but not spend too much on my first foray into digital. I went to Jessops after searching the net and ended up buying the Pentax ist DL2 at just over £240. My budget was to not exceed £250 for my 1st buy.

The camera has performed just perfectly for my novice skills etc and would say give it a look at on the net along with ithe Pentax newer models.

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Old 23rd July 2007, 20:31   #24
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I'm an Olympus fan, but I wouldn't recommend an Olympus SLR if you just want a bit of fun. They don't have as many lenses and accessories as Nikon or Canon.
Likewise we have a couple of Olympus DSLRs (we got a bit of a bug after buying the first one )

However I would recommend them - why? Well a few reasons...
- because they are a bit like our 75s - generally much better spec'd than similarly priced models from the likes of Canon or Nikon (e.g. you get spot metering - you'd have to buy a Canon 30D to get that),
- the Olympus 4/3rds system is a complete ground up design for digital
- you can get loads of adapters for other makes of lenses, from old M42 screw to Hassleblad!

Anyway, one thing I would say is to try out a few cameras - we did and I still can't get on with Nikons (just as I couldn't with film ones), and I found the cheap Canons like the 350D, err , felt cheap.

We bought our first Oly DSLR from Currys of all places - they we're doing a twin lens kit for a bargain price.
The second came from Digital Depot, who I'd very highly recommend (I've been buying memory from them for years).
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Don't forget there is also a £50.00 rebate from Canon on the 400D if you apply before the end of August.


http://canonlensacc2007.onlinerebates.com/details.aspx

This offer has ended end of June by the looks of it
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Hi,
If you don't mind secondhand then you cannot go far wrong with any of the following Canon digital SLR's - D60, 10D or 20D. They are well built and have a much better feel than the 350 or 400D. Don't be fooled by the manufacturers need to increase the megapixel capacity every week! It is much better to get a camera with superior electronics and operating speed, ask any of the professionals that still use a Canon 1D which has 'only' 4.2 megapixels.

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Like you, I have a preference for interchangable lenses, but, I had a look at the Panasonic Lumix a week or so ago and I was amazed !! 8mps and a stunning 12 times Optical zoom, this is a SLR without the weight and fuss of changing lenses. Have a serious look at it!!: At a very reasonable price, £200ish

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Whilst it is not a DSLR, the FZ30 I bought for £300 (now superceded by the FZ50 which a friend recently bought and is as equally pleased as I am) is as good as an SLR for an amateur. With the 12x optical zoom and the lens by Leica, this is a cheap enough camera for me to be able to take good quality pictures. I don't have to worry about carrying extra lens as at 12x it's unnecessary. And if it is shoved in my computer bag I don't worry too much as it isn't expensive by DSLR standards.

It has all the SLR features, even feels like one to hold, with complete control over ISO, shutter speed and F-stop, and auto mode if I am feeling lazy. The 2Gb SD card has plenty of space unless you want raw format files. I know the FZ30 was slated for noise on the limit and may not be to the standard of the professional cameras, but for an amateur like me that travels a lot and wanted some manual control, with a decent lens and a reasonably compact body, I think it is well worth it as Jontie suggests.

I believe that Panasonic have also brought out a DSLR now.
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I believe that Panasonic have also brought out a DSLR now.
They have, and Leica have also brought out an almost identical one too. Both are very close cousins (and share many components with) to the much cheaper Olympus E-330 LiveView DSLR.
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Due to Nikons offer it is between the D40x and the Canon which are approx the same price. going on Saturday for a better look
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Due to Nikons offer it is between the D40x and the Canon which are approx the same price. going on Saturday for a better look
How much is that then, if I may ask?
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