I know it's been asked, but which of these?

[C.J]

Thanks for looking

Budget - Around £450 (Will buy from eBay if cheaper).
Experience - NONE with a DSLR, only ever used digi cams.
Reason - Want to take it on my Honeymoon in 3 weeks + long term use in the future.

I've read through the DSLR buying guide on here, which showed me the exact same cameras I've been looking at over the last couple of days.

These are the 3 I'm looking at on eBay.

Canon 1000D
£429 - 8GB SD / 3 x Lens / Digi Flash / Bag

Canon 450D
£410 - 8GB SD / 18-55mm Lens

Nikon D3000
£412 - 8GB / 3 x Lens / Digi Flash / bag

Will the above do everything my Digi cam will do (Casio EX-Z850) and more?

Which one should I go for? Are there any I've missed out?

Many thanks.

 

[McBunny]

the 450 out of those imho the others are very much beginners cameras but there isnt a need to go that basic

 

[swordjo]

Does it need to be brand new? As you could pick up a much better camera/lens combo 2nd hand for that money.

 

[C.J]

I don't normally like buying 2nd hand (warranty mainly) but if the right deal was there, and someone thought it looked good I'd take it.

Got any suggestions?

 

[swordjo]

Sign up to Talk Photography. Helpful forum and a cracking for sale section. Could probably pick up a Nikon D80 and a decent lens/lenses for that price. Or the Canon or the same spec.

 

[Feirny]

I wouldn't get one off eBay, and the 2nd lens with the 1000D is going to be sh*te.

Look on camerapricebuster.com

 

[Ian]

Get the 450d out of those, imo. As said you can pick up a better camera second-hand, but it depends how serious you want to get. The 450d is very good.

 

[C.J]

Thanks for the comments

So the 3 cameras I've listed are very similar? The 450D is the one I think I'll go for.

Feirny, why not eBay?

 

[swordjo]

Don't just go for one, best thing to do is go and have a feel of them. Nikon and Canon camera can have a very different feel to them. When i got my first DLSR years ago I wasn't fussed about what brand I went for as all the specs were very similar. It was just the feel of the Nikon over the Canon which made me get it. I found the Canon to be a bit plasticy.

 

[Feirny]

Thanks for the comments

So the 3 cameras I've listed are very similar? The 450D is the one I think I'll go for.

Feirny, why not eBay?

I'd rather buy of a reputable seller with a decent point of contact, like Jessops who have retail outlets or known UK online shops.

 

[DanFreemanPhoto]

I've got a D200 for sale

Check in the sales section

 

[theduck]

http://www.digitaldepot.co.uk/digital-slrs/olympus-e-450-digital-slr-14-42mm-lens-kit.html This tbh. Proper bargain and excellent quality lens.

or this and get TWO cracking lenses still under budget http://www.digitaldepot.co.uk/digit...lus-14-42mm-and-40-150mm-double-zoom-kit.html

I can prob get you a deal on those prices to.

 

[swordjo]

I'd stick with Nikon or Canon, alot more scope for picking up cheap lenses. People are always upgrading and selling on.

 

[theduck]

There are cheap lenses available second hand for the Olympus cameras to, just you know when you buy an Olympus lens that it is excellent quality, as they dont make 'cheap' lenses the same way other manufacturers do

 

[C.J]

Thanks for the links Duck.

I assumed Canon/Nikon would have been a better all rounder, compared to the Olympus?

How does the Olympus compare to the 450D?

 

[C.J]

Quick Q. I've been offered a few month old 500D plus lense for £410 less than the 450D would cost me new. I'd that a no brainer??? Or does the 450D have any better features?

It's a guy on TalkPhotography.

 

[C.J]

Edit - Purchased the 500D for £410 + P&P.

 

[GeordieClioDriver]

Edit - Purchased the 500D for £410 + P&P.

Bargain.

Olympus DSLRS suffer from high noise and relativley low speeds, iv used the e420 e 510 and e 620 and they have obvious noise at iso 400