Well first of all I would like to say "Hello" to all members throughout the forums, I have been a long time admirer of almost all the work thats post on here.
I have decided to purchase either a Nikon D80 or similar Cannon.
Could you please give me some advice as to what camera I should purchase.
I am a real noobie but I am willing to learn, the wife has liked my own work and also family and freinds but I understand that it will take me a while to advance my skills.
I would like some lense info aswell i.e macro lenses?
Knowing your budget and what you intend to shoot (what your general interests are) would help folks help you. Just bear in mind that brand loyalty often influences what people will tell you.
As Mike said, brand loyalty will have a lot to do with the replies here. Actually, you can't go wrong with either brand. Once you determine your budget, your shooting interests and have narrowed down your choices, I'd suggest you go to a store and try out those cameras to see how you like the feel, handling etc. Just don't jump to make a quick decision. Ask more questions if you're still not certain at that point.
Edited by eos-m42guy on May 13, 2008 at 03:57 PM GMT
You might want to read up on your choices. Check out for starters:
www.dpreview.com
www.steves-digicams.com
Every piece of technology is one of compromises. The choice needs to be yours because what works for someone else is not necessarily going to work for you. The questions are what do you like to shoot, what skill level are you, where do you want to be in the next few years, and what image quality will work for you? The IQ issue will then lead you into jpeg vs raw and software issues...
From the Canon range £600 to £700 would probably get you a 450D plus a couple of lenses to get you started. You could stretch to a 40D but it would leave you next to nothing to spend on lenses. Better to get a solid body and good lenses than a good body and mediocre lenses.
Personally if I had that kind of money to buy a friend a SLR setup I'd get em a 450D plus kit lens (The IS version) and a 50mm 1.8 (remember the brand loyalty thing... )
If I was buying for myself I'd be eyeing a used 30D or 40D though.
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