Which Camera? **Please read OP first**

dball wrote: »

i have a canon Eos 10D and a crap sigma lens - Its a 18 - 50 mm

I want to buy a cheap lens to take pictures of a house interior - What should i look for in the lens description.
Is it the "18" ( - 50) part of the description - the lower the number the better the "wide angle"

Yes, it's the low number that you're after. An EOS 10D is a crop sensor as far as I am aware, so the crop factor (1.6?) will increase any focal length.

Aim as low as you can afford - there's a Sigma 10-20 EFS lens that might suit what you are looking for, used for architectural shots a lot. Try Adverts.ie or ebay for 2nd hand listing.

Hi, just looking for some advice on a beginner DSLR.

I'm trying to dip my toes into proper photography but don't want to spend too much.

I've been on ebay and adverts and wonder would the the likes of a D60/90 be an okay starter camera ? I know they're old models but would they do for someone thats just giving it a go ?

I'd be interested in portraits, landscapes and just random shots

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Id go for something newer and more modern tbh. Sensor technology has come a long way in the last 9 years. A nikon d7000 would be a better bet even if you have to spend more to get one.

Thanks for the reply. I had been hoping to pick up a camera second hand for under €200.
Am I being too optimistic about getting a decent starter and lens for under €200 second hand ?

You could look at something like the d3100

http://www.adverts.ie/digital-cameras/nikon-d-3100-body/13254699
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http://www.adverts.ie/lenses/af-s-dx-nikkor-18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6g-vr-lens-nikon-d3100/13440247

or http://www.adverts.ie/digital-cameras/nikon-d3100/12881220

These are not my ads. I have this camera and it is a great beginner camera.

will56 wrote: »

Awesome, thanks. Found some well priced ones on ebay so I'll wait and see what price they're going for.

Just needed an idea of what to look for really.

I too am a beginner and bought this camera when it was released. I still have it - its my only camera. Others may offer better suggestions but for the money I dont think you can go wrong.

Hi folks,

looking for a recommendation on an action cam that's not as pricey as the gopro. Any suggestions ?

Cheers for the replies. I was chatting with someone last night and they suggested to look out for Sony A series camera ?
Any reason to go for Nikon/Canon over Sony or vice versa ?

Xiaomi Yi Action Cam 4k international version (must be international) has wifi and a phone app to connect up

https://xiaomi-mi.com/action-cameras/xiaomi-yi-4k-action-camera-2-international-version-black/

you can also get the older version, which isn't 4k for less than 100

https://xiaomi-mi.com/news-and-actions/xiaoyi-action-camera-international-version/

the 2k one on amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B016MAUHOK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

you can buy the mounts and extras relatively cheaply on the likes of amazon or ebay

michaelp97 wrote: »

Sorry if this has been asked or answered before but if you were to choose between these two models which would it be and why?
Thanks and again sorry if its been said before

The d5300. It's got a better screen and better autofocus.

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a camera. I was looking at the canon 70d BUT my head has been turned by the Panasonic FZ2000.

I know its not a DSLR but it seems to fit what i need. I'm going to use the camera for taking shots at my kids sporting events, family days out and maybe some wildlife.

I like not having to carry a load of stuff with me and i know the picture quality won't be as high as a DSLR but will the bridge positives outweigh the negatives.

Canard wrote: »

Hi! I have a question about the Nikon D5300. Not so much about the specs, as I've looked around a lot and seen positive reviews etc, but the price.

In PCWorld it costs €720... but in Argos it's listed as €330, but I've seen ads online for "body only" for way more than that, and on the Argos UK site it's way more than that, closer to the PCWorld price. Here are the three ads:

Argos: http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1919406.htm
Argos UK: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/1919406
PCWorld: http://www.currys.ie/product/nikon-d5300-dslr-camera-with-1855-mm-f3556-lens-black/321670/398.0.5

Am I missing something here? Or is it just a really good bargain that I should consider availing of? Thanks!

georgefalls wrote: »

Get on it.. I've ordered one. Do it quick, before they realise their mistake.

Picked mine up today, and its gone down again, from 330 to 303... Bargain on a bargain..!

georgefalls wrote: »

Picked mine up today, and its gone down again, from 330 to 303... Bargain on a bargain..!

It is sold out.

Argos have cottoned on

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/1919406.htm

Ryath wrote: »

Still have a d5300 reserved at the original discount. Was for a brother but he's not in a position to buy. Tempted my self have a Canon 700d and kit lens CEX will give me €275 for it. Think it's worth it. Was originally going to get a d3300 but I got such a good deal on the 700d I went with it. Better video was slight reason for it. Another brother shoots with Canon so has a few lenses but in reality I'll never really be able to borrow them for any length of time.

Worth changing to for €50?

Picked the d5300 up yesterday. Still can't decide whether to make the change from the 700d. Know I could still sell the 700d on adverts for a lot more than I paid but the €275 from CEX just seems easier than dealing with messers there. Could still return the d5300 either.

Have the 700d about a year but have never really learned how to make full use of it. Mostly shoot in auto so won't be much of an issue changing make. Do want to learn though to make better use of it, I should really do a course. Always planned to get 35 or 50mm prime plus a decent fast zoom lens. but never got around to it. At least it leave me open to changing make. Leaning towards keeping the Nikon I know it should be the better camera.