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Buying a camera

  • 22-11-2006 1:51pm
    #1
    sprinkles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,510 ✭✭✭


    Can anyone point me in the direction of a good digital SLR, around the €800 mark. It's for a present.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Cheers
    SP


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  • #2
    rymus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    Canon 400D with kit lens - €660 give or take a penny or two. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Canon-400D-SLR-Camera-Kit-18-55mm-Lens-NEW-0E_W0QQitemZ200050068572QQihZ010QQcategoryZ31388QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem


  • #3
    GristlyEnd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭GristlyEnd


    Nikon D50 with 18-55mm lens with money left over for some SD cards. Argos sell it for approx €580.


  • #4
    5uspect
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 10,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭5uspect


    Yeah bear in mind that batteries, memory cards etc will set you back, not to mention lenses. Any entry level body from a Nikon D50, D70(s) or the new D80 to a Canon 300D, 350D and the new 400D should meet that budget. The newer models (D80 and 400D) will cost more of course so look out for a cheaper older model.
    A 300D is a nice place to start looking but with that camera you'll need a hacked firmware to make a lot of the necessary "professional" settings available as Canon crippled this body. The D50 as suggested is also an excellent choice.
    At the end of the day the bodies are much the same, the lenses make the difference.


  • #5
    rymus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,819 ✭✭✭rymus


    I wouldnt see the point in buying a used camera as a present for someone; bit of an insult I'd say...

    The 350D/400D and D50/D80 come within the budget, leaving money left over for a suitably sized memory card. I'd stick with the kit lens for the purposes of giving a present. That way the person can decide what lenses they want themselves down the road when their knowledge and experience increases.


  • #6
    B0rG
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 465 ✭✭B0rG


    350D/400D kit with ef 50 1.8 and some cf card and some baggy should do the trick...

    http://www.pixmania.com/ie/uk/88654/art/canon/eos-350d-ef-s-18-55-ii.html

    Nikkon is inferiour technology.


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  • #7
    Dr.Louis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 236 ✭✭Dr.Louis


    i think jessops on grafton street still have one or two D70s's left in stock- cheapest place ive seen em and the keep getting cheaper! (around €750 with 18-70mm) I got mine a while ago and couldnt be happier!


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