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First DSLR: Nikon D70 & Canon EOS 20D- though&overall recommendation?

  • 01-03-2010 11:29am
    #1
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,189 ✭✭✭


    Hi,
    Nikon D70 on auction, currently £99 here. Seems very cheap

    Also a Canon EOS 20D body here or with Sigma 18-50mm lens, bag for €300 also available

    I had never heard of 70D before, was looking at D40 (also available 'cheap' 2nd hand. What are the thoughts on the D70?
    Basically I've got about €300 *or so* to get me started- what would you recommend (D3000 too expensive from what I see, Pentax K-M/K2000 seems good, Sony Alpha330, Olympus E420, 520).

    cheers,
    Pa.


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  • #2
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,713 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Hi,
    Nikon D70 on auction, currently £99 here. Seems very cheap

    Also a Canon EOS 20D body here or with Sigma 18-50mm lens, bag for €300 also available

    I had never heard of 70D before, was looking at D40 (also available 'cheap' 2nd hand. What are the thoughts on the D70?
    Basically I've got about €300 *or so* to get me started- what would you recommend (D3000 too expensive from what I see, Pentax K-M/K2000 seems good, Sony Alpha330, Olympus E420, 520).

    cheers,
    Pa.

    God almighty. I can see why you made that suggestion the other day. I think you need a sub forum solely for YOUR buying threads :rolleyes:


  • #3
    kensutz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,200 ✭✭✭kensutz


    DaireQuinlan wrote: »
    God almighty. I can see why you made that suggestion the other day. I think you need a sub forum solely for YOUR buying threads :rolleyes:

    Agreed


  • #4
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,189 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Apologies if I'm flooding the forum a bit :o...
    Just find it hard to choose (will probably go with the Nikon D40) but just wanted to get some opinions/knowledge on the D70 etc.


  • #5
    swingking
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,258 ✭✭✭swingking


    I have a Canon 20 D and a Canon 450D and I have found that I constantly go back to using my 20D even though the 450D has higher resolution.

    OP, I'd recommend going for the 20D. It's a fantastic piece of kit and will serve you for many years.

    I haven't tried the Nikon tho so I can't comment on that camera. I'm sure its a good one.


  • #6
    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    The Nikon D70 that you mentioned has a bid of 99 pounds on it but thats not the asking price, its an auction so could go for a bit or a lot more at the finish. The D70 is a bit dated but I love my D70s which I use occasionally.
    Good luck with whatever you decide to buy.


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