Cheapest place to get a Digital SLR camera

Thirdfox · 29-12-2005 4:44pm #1

Lol having just read the Apple thread I want to find some actual bargains for digital SLR cameras.

Would prefer the Canon/Nikon brand... also any deals about extra accessories (lenses, memory cards) would be much appreciated.

Edit: sorry I should have put a [request] in the title - I'm still new at this. Would a moderator care to do it for me?

kjt · 29-12-2005 5:04pm

Gunns on wexford street, I REALLY doubt you'll get a better price in any other shop. You might online but I wouldnt buy something like that online.

Best of luck

commited · 29-12-2005 5:04pm

Right.
Can you get up to the north? Newry is only a 1hr drive from Dublin.

Jessops do a Canon 350D + lens for £580.
If you pay with mastercard you can send away for £100 cheque to mastercard.
Canon also send you out a 256mb or a 512mb card free.

£480 (€725) isnt much for a camera of this quality.

Elessar · 29-12-2005 5:07pm

You'd get a great price on ebay. Got my 300D from there over a year ago when it was 999 in the shops, for 700. Just make sure you pick a seller with lots of positive feedback and 98-100% rating.

Thirdfox · 29-12-2005 5:07pm

Do Gunns have a website?

Also being a poor student I am looking at a price range of between €300-€500 max

also no credit cards so only bricks and mortar for me!

Although if push comes to shove I could always use one of my parent's cards.

commited · 29-12-2005 5:25pm

You wont get a digital SLR for less than €500 so you can keep dreaming!

Thirdfox · 29-12-2005 5:29pm

Will do lol!

commited · 29-12-2005 5:30pm

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Nikon-D50-Lens-Kit-Extra-Battery-54-Bonus-New_W0QQitemZ7575009680QQcategoryZ30020QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

€650 incl del = the cheapest "buy it now" on ebay.

I've seen used SLRs on websites come up for less though - if you keep your eye out for a 300D, you should be able to pick one up for about €600.

The 350D is ridiculously good for €750 though.

Thirdfox · 29-12-2005 5:33pm

How about fixed lens camera (but of exceptional build and suitable for a quasi-amateur/professional person?) Any suggestions?

commited · 29-12-2005 5:36pm

The S5600 looks good and its cheap - less than £200

Do a bit of digging around on some of the big review sites

positron · 29-12-2005 5:41pm

Thirdfox wrote:

How about fixed lens camera (but of exceptional build and suitable for a quasi-amateur/professional person?) Any suggestions?

If you are looking for fixed lense, try a Sony 717 - well respected for its performance vs price (especially these days - try ebay - shoud get new for around 300 euros or so). Mines going strong after 3 years and nearly five thousand exposures!

Thirdfox · 29-12-2005 5:46pm

Wow, thanks man! You really know you're cameras!

I've got a Konica Minolta Dimage G530 right now, good for snapshots but want to be a bit more creative

here are some of the photos I've taken on the 530:
http://www.geocities.com/danielwu_ie/

...any potential there?

replytohere2004 · 29-12-2005 5:52pm

plenty of deals on eBay if you're patient enough.
Use the "completed listing" facility to see the prices cameras have sold for and what you should expect to pay.

I looking at a Nikon D70 at the moment:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/NIKON-D70-Kit-Includes-18-50-f3-5-5-6-Sigma-af-D_W0QQitemZ7574189780QQcategoryZ30020QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.ie/Nikon-D70-Extras-Warranty-Boxed-Mint-Condition_W0QQitemZ7573613596QQcategoryZ30020QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

You can compare digital cameras side by side on this site:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sidebyside.asp

Thirdfox · 29-12-2005 5:53pm

Hmm the fuji uses xD cards... how high is the highest capacity on those cards? And aren't they horribly expensive?

patzer117 · 29-12-2005 6:26pm

Just something to note with all the DSLR cameras, the camera price is just an initial investment and usually comes with just a standard (but generally good) lens. You'll be buying loads of lenses, flashes, memory and more if you are interested in photography as a good amateur, so be prepared to spend lots of money...

rabbitinlights · 29-12-2005 6:38pm

patzer117 wrote:

Just something to note with all the DSLR cameras, the camera price is just an initial investment and usually comes with just a standard (but generally good) lens. You'll be buying loads of lenses, flashes, memory and more if you are interested in photography as a good amateur, so be prepared to spend lots of money...

Very true....... Id buy just a body and put the other money towards getting good lenses, or buy a better lense kit. AC-FOTO.COM is pretty good for these deals.

Thirdfox · 29-12-2005 6:59pm

Thanks for the advice guys... and who knows I might get that Olympus afterall!

davelerave · 29-12-2005 10:00pm

there's a 100 sterling rebate if you buy a 350d before 31/12 with mastercard. check the terms and conditions-i think you just need to purchase in the eu.i just sent off my application
http://www.canonmastercardpromotion.com/terms.aspx

Cheapest place to get a Digital SLR camera

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