Camera advice

[phil1981]

Good afternoon
I'm looking at getting a dslr and at the moment I'm not sure to get the canon 1300d or the Nikon 3300
Can anybody advise what is better?
I would look at getting 2 lenses to start with so I got a bit of choice for close and long range

[Banstead Stig]

The Canon vs Nikon question is a bit like the Impreza STi vs Lancer Evo question or Ford vs Holden... just got to pick a side!!

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by Banstead Stig

The Canon vs Nikon question is a bit like the Impreza STi vs Lancer Evo question or Ford vs Holden... just got to pick a side!!

this

I went Canon as I'm familiar with them from childhood, Nikon's feel alien to me!

[SpecB]

It's really down to personal preference I went out to but a Canon but found the grip was too small and the body too light to hold steady and comfortably so ended up with a Nikon, I also preferred the control layout with the double wheels on the Nikon which I found easier and more intuitive.

Just make sure you go to a 'proper' camera shop and have a good play with etc camera, ideally with battery fitted and free from any cables etc. to get a true feel of the camera in your hands.

Also consider the costs of the total set-up you plan to get, what std package lens do you get and how much will the additional lenses cost you - I have the std pack lens 35-135 zoom, a prime 50mm (indoor/portrait lens) and a image stabilised 70-400mm for long distance work - Ideally these should all be as low an aperture as possible to help speed and low light shooting.

[Rdlangy1]

As per above...

Laura and I were complete novices to DSLR cameras, but after using Rob's in Germany, we went Nikon D5300 - with standard 18-35mm lens and then a zoom lens to go with...

Maybe ask Olly - he seems a dab hand with a camera on here (official photographer)

[Scott.T]

Olly is using a Canon 1200D with an 18-55, 55-250 both IS and a 50mm low aperture.

Sammy has just got a Canon 1300D.

[SpecB]

Just to add - I'm still using a D80 which must be getting on 10 years old now!

[Ginola]

This snap taken with Canon 550d with a 75-200 L Series Lens.

IMG_6005 by Ginola!, on Flickr

This same lens/camera combo

IMG_6410 by Ginola!, on Flickr


few more on flickr (should give you camera/lens used info

[phil1981]

These are the Ines I'm deciding between.
Wifi to phone would be a bonus, but not 100% essential
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...8015/show.html
Or
Http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...7316/show.html
I was crossing these 2 as a start just due to having another lenses out was a start to try.
Unless anybody else has some suggestions.
I would be looking at some sporting shots ( maybe cars on a track) and perhaps some family days out ( zoos etc as a starting point )

[Scott.T]

Personally I would buy the body and 18-55 package and get a Canon lense instead of the Tamaron.

[SpecB]

Check out these guys:

http://www.wexphotographic.com
https://www.calphoto.co.uk

I get all my kit from either of these two.

[phil1981]

So something like throw would be a good starting point
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...2361/show.html

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by SpecB

Just make sure you go to a 'proper' camera shop and have a good play with etc camera, ideally with battery fitted and free from any cables etc. to get a true feel of the camera in your hands.

This! I have used Park Cameras for the majority of my camera purchases, though they are based in Burgess Hill so that might be a bit of a trek for you.

As others have already said, I would spend a bit more and go for the package with all genuine lenses rather than the Tamron ones. I am still using the original Canon lens kit (18-55 and 55-250) that came with my first DSLR and both lenses are still going strong!

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by tbtstt

This! I have used Park Cameras for the majority of my camera purchases, though they are based in Burgess Hill so that might be a bit of a trek for you.

+1 for Park Cameras, decent sized showroom and you can try them all out to see how you feel with them in your hands.

Helps that I live about 30 seconds from them too

[tbtstt]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

+1 for Park Cameras, decent sized showroom and you can try them all out to see how you feel with them in your hands.

Helps that I live about 30 seconds from them too

They majorly got me out of the crap when I had a problem with my last camera so, even though they aren't the closest camera shop to me, I always deal with them now.

[phil1981]

Thanks guys, so the last linkninout up is prob a good starting point ( subject to trying camera etc)
Been meaning to try years ago but always spent the money on other things ( the Scoobies mainly which I am now thinking if selling or breaking)

[phil1981]

Well a canon 750d came up cheap just i time for my nieces wedding so I grabbed and although I haven't really used it yet I managed to get a few pics of the wedding

[phil1981]

Here is a couple of vehicles I arranged for her.
Perfect for trying the camera for the first time

[Rdlangy1]

Superb looking mustang
And pics came out well

[phil1981]

Thankyou.
Yes I wouldn't mind it that mustang myself

[Bolesroor]

+1 on the Mustang, although my Harry is drooling over the cab

[phil1981]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

+1 on the Mustang, although my Harry is drooling over the cab

Yes both nice

[Sybil]

If you are still in doubt, then you should definitely read this article fixthephoto.com/blog/tech-tips/relonch-camera-review.html
Maybe this will help you decide, though I'm inclined to think that this is an option for most beginners

[gregpoulsen]

Good afternoon.
It's so good to find such a useful topic.
Thanks for sharing.
Good luck
Greg

[SeanMcKnetic]

^^^ Obvious spam account right there. SES you're slippin'.

[Rdlangy1]

No - we just ignored it

[jmcc42uk]

Those photos are so sharp...whats the approx cost of a setup like that?


I won't be taking moving shots but more stills