Starting out (1 Viewer)

parttimer

Well-known member

• Jul 2, 2010

• #1

Hi All

I suspect this will have been asked before and it may not be the correct place to ask it but here goes anyway.
I am thinking about buying a DSLR I am completely new to this side of photography, I am able to pull together around £300 and I'm not affraid to go second hand what would be a good starter outfit.
I do hope this wont start a fight.:-O

 

hollis_f

Well-known member

• Jul 4, 2010

• #2

Hmmm, £300 for a dSLR setup suitable for birding is not going to be easy. You may be able to pick up a second-hand Canon 400D for around £200 and a second-hand Sigma 70-300 for around £100. That would give you a usable system upon which to build.

 

parttimer

Well-known member

• Jul 5, 2010

• #3

hollis_f said:

Hmmm, £300 for a dSLR setup suitable for birding is not going to be easy. You may be able to pick up a second-hand Canon 400D for around £200 and a second-hand Sigma 70-300 for around £100. That would give you a usable system upon which to build.

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Thanks Frank I knew it was going to be a tall order but at least it's a start and as you say I can build on this.

 

Roy C

Occasional bird snapper

• Jul 5, 2010

• #4

Hi Stu, taking the plunge then :t: You can get some good used Cameras for around £200-£300 but the lens will be the problem - best of luck.

P.S. the only thing I would advise is to start with one of the big two systems (Canon or Nikon) that way you will have a better choice of lenses when you want to upgrade.

 

Last edited: Jul 5, 2010