banjodeano Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Guys, i want to get a decent camera in a couple of months, my budget is about £500, what is the best i can get for that, a good standard lens will be okay for now, i can add to it at a later date, my aim will be to take great pics while out walking, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moggy600 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'd say the Canon EOS700D or Nikon D5300 are about the best you can get in that price range. http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/canon-700d-kit-18-135-stm-1277-p.asp http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/nikon-d5300--18-140mm-vr-kit-1531-p.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holymoses Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Canon 7D Top Camera one for sale on here: http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1373774 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjodeano Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 thanks guys, i will have a look at those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey19 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I would visit a camera shop such as Harrison's on London Road and explain what I was going to use the camera for. Bridge cameras and the better compact cameras are very versatile and may satisfy your needs plus being cheaper than an SLR and extra lens. They would also be more compact and lighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickscape Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Bridge cameras and the better compact cameras are very versatile and may satisfy your needs plus being cheaper than an SLR and extra lens. Good advice, remember you will need to budget for the lenses as well as the camera body and also a decent flashgun if you are likely to need to use flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutlandFlyer Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Depends what you want it for, really. Do you want the convenience of a compact or the versatility of an SLR? Have you factored in the cost of the lenses you're likely to want? I'd always recommend getting a high quality compact as a first expensive camera purchase; money spent on a compact is never wasted because even if you buy an SLR later on, you'll still get plenty of use out of a compact you can fit in your pocket. The best camera is the one you have with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjodeano Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'd say the Canon EOS700D or Nikon D5300 are about the best you can get in that price range. http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/canon-700d-kit-18-135-stm-1277-p.asp http://www.hdewcameras.co.uk/nikon-d5300--18-140mm-vr-kit-1531-p.asp Thanks Moggy...can i ask you a question.? both those cameras dont have a the standard 50mm lens, why is that.? can you buy cameras that come with any lens on offer, i read somewhere that the standard 50mm lens is a better quality image, but then 18-55 is more versatile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat1968 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks Moggy...can i ask you a question.? both those cameras dont have a the standard 50mm lens, why is that.? can you buy cameras that come with any lens on offer, i read somewhere that the standard 50mm lens is a better quality image, but then 18-55 is more versatile most camera's come in different kits. body only body plus kit lens ( normally the 18-55mm) body twin lens kits.( normally 18-55mm and a telephoto lens) the 50mm F1.8 lens are better lenses than the standed kit lens, but you can still get good images from a kit lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I purchased the following when they came out last year, lovely camera great images. Lovely camera click me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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