Phillips_91 
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Looking at getting a 'proper' camera, (and no im not expecting to be a professional) i just want to be able to take some decent pictures of my car and maybe take it up as a hobby, Can't seem to get my head around all the jargon though, can anyone recommend me a good camera to start with, and some tips and tricks   
 
And maybe something to simplyfy (sp) all the jargon 
 
Much appreciated 
 
Danny  
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Scotty_B 
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Budget?
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Phillips_91 
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as cheap as possible   dont mind saving for a bit but dont want to be spending massive amounts if ya get what i mean?  
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Minty_Fresh 
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2nd hand nikon d40 or canon 300d? 
 
get the above for about £150/200
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Phillips_91 
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lovely   thanks for that, are dslr's easy enough to get to grips with?
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Neo 
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quote: Originally posted by Phillips_91 
And maybe something to simplyfy (sp) all the jargon 
   
 
http://www.deviantart.com/download/165192460/DSLR_Tutorial_by_onlinewilk.jpg
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Phillips_91 
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quote: Originally posted by Minty_Fresh 
2nd hand nikon d40 or canon 300d? 
 
get the above for about £150/200 
   
 
Is the canon 400d a good camera? theres one going on ebay atm stupidly cheap  
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Minty_Fresh 
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i got me a 400d (with standard kit lens 18.55) a few weeks back.. 
 
im well happy with it, some pictures i have took with it on my thread (mk2 content) a few threads down from this one..
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Phillips_91 
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quote: Originally posted by Minty_Fresh 
i got me a 400d (with standard kit lens 18.55) a few weeks back.. 
 
im well happy with it, some pictures i have took with it on my thread (mk2 content) a few threads down from this one.. 
   
 
Thanks for that, will keep my eye on it   if it stays cheap i shall take the risk and buy it  
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Phillips_91 
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quote: Originally posted by Neo 
quote: Originally posted by Phillips_91 
And maybe something to simplyfy (sp) all the jargon 
   
 
http://www.deviantart.com/download/165192460/DSLR_Tutorial_by_onlinewilk.jpg 
   
 
Oh and thanks for that   had a read through at work, cleared alot up for me  
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Scotty_B 
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quote: Originally posted by Minty_Fresh 
2nd hand nikon d40 or canon 300d? 
 
get the above for about £150/200 
   
 
D40 body onlys are still selling for around £170, so couple that with a kit 18-55VR and you'll have a nice starter kit.
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Minty_Fresh 
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i have spotted a few d40s with kit lens for £150/200 mark (reason me saying that price) 
 
just have to look out for the bargins...
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