New camera help

[The Big Yin]

A friend is looking to purchase a decent camera, they are into wildlife and have suggested they want something with 26x optical zoom (asking too much ?) he is looking to spend around £500 ish but doesn't do internet and wanted me to search for a good buy but tbh im lost without knowing what type of camera will do the job for his needs

Any help (links apreciated)

Thanks

 

[The Big Yin]

This any good -

Fuji FinePix S200EXR - https://secure.fujifilm.co.uk/shop/consumer/digital/digital-cameras/d-slr-long-zoom/finepix-s200exr

12 Millions Pixels
Internal memory (approx. 47MB)
SD/SDHC compatible
14.3 x Optical Zoom
2.7-inch LCD
12 Months Warranty
FREE DELIVERY

£329.99
Use code P258BTCC467 to get £255
£50 cashback from FujiFilm http://www.fujifilm.co.uk/christmascashback

Total £205 delivered

 

[vibrio]

the fuji is a fine camera

 

[The Big Yin]

anyone help i have a feeling a dslr is required

 

[Revels]

With that sort of cash, go DSLR.

Nikon or Canon. Pop into a shop and play. Then buy the one that feels best in his hands, likes the menus etc.

 

[unofficialPete]

Sounds like a DSLR is the way, find an entry level body like a 450D with kit lens and look for one of the entry level lenses like the Canon 55-200 IS or Sigma 70-300 APO.

A bundle like this is ideal, http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-canon-eos-500d-18-55-55-250-twin-is-lens-kit.htm but well over budget, going for a second hand body would save a lot of money.

See what you can see on http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/

 

[The Big Yin]

cheers

This any good ?

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...mber=5592829&Trail=searchtext>1000D&langId=-1

 

[Ian]

Wtf are Homebase doing selling DSLRs! The 1000d is the level below the 450d, it's Canon's entry level camera.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Canon_DSLR_cameras

 

[unofficialPete]

cheers

This any good ?

http://www.homebase.co.uk/webapp/wc...mber=5592829&Trail=searchtext>1000D&langId=-1

Its not a bad camera but I'd rather spend a bit more and get the 450D with the 18-55 IS lens.

If they can get it from Comet, it also comes with cash back at the moment, which would make it £390.
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod636.html

If they want all the modern gimmicks like Video they can get a 500D + 18-55 IS for £500 with cash back.

They'll then need a long lens. I'd recommend on a budget these:

Canon 55-250 IS, new lens with up to date Image Stabiliser. (Often sold as a twin lens package with the 18-55 IS)
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod596.html

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG MACRO, great bang for the buck, no IS but it is slightly longer for wildlife.
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/prod219.html

They'll also need to factor in a bag, memory and most likely a half decent tripod or mono pod depending on what type of wildlife they are shooting.

See this thread for where to buy, especially Kerso.

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=476214

 

[The Big Yin]

Cheers Blue pete thats ideal