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  • 22-06-2008 11:12am
    #1
    Deliverance XXV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys.

    Up to now I have been pretty much content with my average 7MP dig camera. But now I want to get more into photography. A lot more. So i'm considering purchasing a SLR camera and this is where I have no idea.

    What am I looking for? Lens? Zoom? How does zoom measurements work? Make? Model? Do all lens fit all cameras?
    I will put away a budget of around six hundred for a average camera with changeable lens. I would like a good zoom on it though.


    Any help/suggestions are greatly appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    kensutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,200 ✭✭✭kensutz


    Read the FAQ/Sticky


  • #3
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Try browsing the FAQ section, which may answer some of your questions.


  • #4
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Can people please start searching i know iv made the mistake but a newbie thread about dslrs is popping up every few days :pac:


  • #5
    Ninja_scrotum
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 510 ✭✭✭Ninja_scrotum


    all these newbie threads about SLRs SHOULD BE STUCK INTO ONE BIG MASSIVE STICKY.


  • #6
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    We're all entitled to be new to photography tbh...


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  • #7
    Ninja_scrotum
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 510 ✭✭✭Ninja_scrotum


    Sorry about the double post but the edit feature doesn't seem to be working for me.

    How about this, I will go back and gather the links to all the "what slr will I buy" threads that have been posted in the last 2months, and a mod can place them in a sticky. After that, all questions about buying an slr can be referred to the sticky. The current "what camera to buy" FAQ is really boring and doesn't actually recommend any brand or model of camera.

    Or how about posting a huge banner at the top of the page saying "get a 400d for your first camera". It seems to be the most recommended camera for first timers.


  • #8
    kensutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,200 ✭✭✭kensutz


    Waste of time tbh.


  • #9
    Ninja_scrotum
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 510 ✭✭✭Ninja_scrotum


    Sorry about the double post but the edit feature doesn't seem to be working for me.

    How about this, I will go back and gather the links to all the "what slr will I buy" threads that have been posted in the last 2months, and a mod can place them in a sticky. After that, all questions about buying an slr can be referred to the sticky. The current "what camera to buy" FAQ is really boring and doesn't actually recommend any brand or model of camera.

    Or how about posting a huge banner at the top of the page saying "get a 400d for your first camera". It seems to be the most recommended camera for first timers.


  • #10
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Hey ok,First of all welcome :D

    This is my contribution
    Have a look through these some of the many newbie thread posted:cool:


    Dslr Question
    Newbie Lens Help
    Nikon D60 maybe.
    Discussing teleconverters
    Considerong a compact might help
    Learning how to shoot sports
    Best 70-300(good zoom ranger)
    Intelligent approach to new/next lens.
    Next camera(mainly dslrs)
    Buying in usa and best entry level dslr
    Canon or olympus entry level dslr
    Macro/zoom len(first time)


  • #11
    AnimalRights
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭AnimalRights


    What makes you think a newbie will enter this particular thread though. :p


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  • #12
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    AnimalRights wrote: »
    What makes you think a newbie will enter this particular thread though. :p

    Exactly.. However, I don't think this belongs here. If people want to answer the OP's thread, fire away.

    If you want to debate where new camera questions go, start a new thread.


  • #13
    whyulittle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,878 ✭✭✭whyulittle


    Simple fact is people like to get others to confirm what is or isn't good before handing over their hard earned money, can't blame them.


  • #14
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Ninja_scrotum wrote: »
    Sorry about the double post but the edit feature doesn't seem to be working for me.

    How about this, I will go back and gather the links to all the "what slr will I buy" threads that have been posted in the last 2months, and a mod can place them in a sticky. After that, all questions about buying an slr can be referred to the sticky. The current "what camera to buy" FAQ is really boring and doesn't actually recommend any brand or model of camera.

    Just one more thing, the reason it dosn't point out any camera to buy is so it dosn't have to be updated every time a new model comes out, which is every week these days. The posts you go back through from the last 2 months will be out of date within the next month!


  • #15
    Ninja_scrotum
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 510 ✭✭✭Ninja_scrotum


    tbh tbh tbh...

    Hey king_nothing, I'd recommend a 400d or 450d for starting off depending on your budget (450d is better but costs more $$$$). The 400d going pretty cheap nowadays.

    Here are a few similar threads from the last few days that may answer your questions...

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055318866

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055314507

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055318434

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055316140

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055317018

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055313965

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055312558


  • #16
    Deliverance XXV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭Deliverance XXV


    Ninja_scrotum wrote: »

    Hey king_nothing, I'd recommend a 400d or 450d for starting off depending on your budget (450d is better but costs more $$$$). The 400d going pretty cheap nowadays.

    That's pretty much answered my main question. Cheers


  • #17
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,144 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    I've got the 400D myself, still have not figured it all out yet though.


  • #18
    Ninja_scrotum
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 510 ✭✭✭Ninja_scrotum


    King Nothing wrote: »
    That's pretty much answered my main question. Cheers

    No problem, but you should still have a trawl through some of the links posted here, they've got some info which you may like to read.

    I got the 400d for starting off and bottom line - it's brilliant.


  • #19
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    I postd it on the faqs too!just decided id sticck it here so he can see it


  • #20
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    Fajitas! wrote: »
    Exactly.. However, I don't think this belongs here. If people want to answer the OP's thread, fire away.

    If you want to debate where new camera questions go, start a new thread.

    Dont really think there is enought there for a new thread and it will just get lost in a few days anyway...


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