Which cam?

[bing_17]

I'm looking at getting into a bit of photography, my grandad enters many competitons with good results and I've always been interested in it.
I have done the odd bit with varied success, so what I wanna know is.. which is a good SLR camera/lense combo to get me started? Price wise, I dont want to spend too much because this may just be a fad! lol

Thanks in advance

 

[bing_17]

I think I meant DSLR? It must be digital.. is that right?

 

[JJ!]

Well... most people are going to suggest a Nikon D40/D60 or Canon 350D/400D/450D as they are all at the lower end of the price scale.

But I am different and I recommend the Olympus E-420... small, light, packed with features and very good value for money.

I have the twin lens bundle that cost £399 and comes with a 14-42 and 40-150 lens combo (being micro 2/3 means that its the equivalent of 28-84 and 80-300mm)

 

[bing_17]

Hi mate, thnx for the info.
I like the look of that olympus, can you link to a good place online?
Would you say thats a good all rounder too, with the two lenses etc?

 

[powey]

With canon/nikon you get more choice for bargain lens' etc 2nd hand

 

[JJ!]

Hi mate, thnx for the info.
I like the look of that olympus, can you link to a good place online?
Would you say thats a good all rounder too, with the two lenses etc?

Good all rounder indeed, has dust reduction, live view etc. Not the largest set of lenses out there but I am just a casual photographer and it suits me down to the ground.

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1025581

With the 14-42 only:

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1025580

or with the 'pancake' lens:

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1025582

I am getting the pancake lens next month - makes the camera super portable as its a tiny lens!!

 

[vibrio]

if you don't want to spend much money consider the sony A200

 

[matttr6]

I'm seriously thinking about the Olympus.

I think it depends how much "into it" you'll get as the Olympus will seriously limit your choice of lens.

For me, the physical size is a major factor which is why I'm favouring the Olympus. Also the twin lens kit will cover most situations for me without additional expense (would probably pick up a pancake lens too)

 

[Revels]

There is probably 20 of these "What shall I buy?" type threads.

Anyone want to make a guide?

 

[JJ!]

Go for it Revels - Everyone can describe what camera they have, its positive and negative points and recomendations. Sticky the fucker - job done!

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

There is probably 20 of these "What shall I buy?" type threads.

Anyone want to make a guide?

Very hard to make a guide, coz everyone's different and wants different needs.

 

[Revels]

Well we get loads of "What SLR shall I buy threads?"

People suggest the same cameras everytime. I might try and knock something together later on.

 

[sneeks]

Hmmm I'll be looking to buy a DSLR soon too, I'll go start a thread now!!!

I reckon I'll await the release of the new Sony Alpha range and for the prices to tumble from rrp before I do buy.