JohnnyR
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Registered: 21st Sep 06
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Hi there
Looking for some advice from anyone in the know. I'm just looking at buying my first SLR digital camera and wanting to spend around 400.
I'm currently torn between these 2...
Nikon D40
or
Canon EOS 350D
Which would you reccommend?
Cheers in advance
John 
[Edited on 20-03-2007 by JohnnyR]
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JohnnyR
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Registered: 21st Sep 06
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By the way, im new to photography, always enjoy taking pictures however wanting to get into a bit more.
Would probably be taking more still photos than anything, but wouldnt rule out action shots, like football etc...
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JonnyJ
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Registered: 23rd Sep 05
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Im a Nikon man so id say D40 but they are both good cameras to use when you getting your first slr.
I like nikon because they seem to have a bigger range of lenses and accessories compared to Canons
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JohnnyR
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Yeah I'm glad you have said that, I was swaying towards the Nikon, then saw the Canon and ummed and arred lol
Seen a few of your snaps Jonny, what you using? Where did you learn, self taught and practice? Or you done a course?
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JonnyJ
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I shoot using a D70s (which i would highly recommend as it was my first slr)
All of my photography has been self taught but ive also got a mate who is doing the same course as me (HND Graphic Design) and hes a little more into it than me so he gives me alot of tips!
Practice is the key really, it isnt too hard once you know whats what. Another thing i do is say im shooting motorsport ill go on flickr (great site btw get yourself on there) search for the type of shots i want to do and then have a look see what settings they used.
Once you have got the hang of metering, ISOs, Aperture, shutter speeds etc the hardest thing is just finding the shots!
I reckon if you just go out for a week with your camera you can get used to all the settings then its just practice and learning off others 
If you ever need any help with it though mate drop us a U2U and ill see what i can do (providing you get the Nikon that is  )
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Nismo
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quote:
From Ross
save and get the 400d the d40 is a heap a shit
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JohnnyR
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Hey hey
Bought the EOS 350D Yesterday, there is an offer in Jessops, 349.99 with a free bag.
There was no black ones, so got the silver one, looks lovely. Going to wembley tommorow to will try and get a few pictures of the stadium.
Will show you some pics after the weekend for your comments! Made an account on flickr too.
Cheers!
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