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Kurt
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15th Jan 09 at 13:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
So ive looked at a few cameras on jessops i like..

just after a couple of opinions on which to go for?

Nikon D40

Canon EOS 1000D

Nikon D60
AndyKent
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Go to Jessops and try them all.

Then buy your favourite online for cheaper
Matt L
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15th Jan 09 at 13:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i have the 1000d and love it never used the others though.

you are seriously best going and trying the see which is best for you. as people who have nikon will 99% of the time suggest nikon and same goes for canon users
Cavey
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15th Jan 09 at 13:43   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
and use http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk

I've got the D60 and can't fault it
jacko198
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I know i say it alot, but take alook at the nikon d50, you can only get it 2nd hand now with the d40/d60 being the new ones out, but you get auto focus etc etc which helps

Also, i have been told by tonnes of photographers, the d40 and d60 are not classed as an upgrade to the d50, so you would have to go upto a d80
Butler
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15th Jan 09 at 14:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1000d out of them, no question
jacko198
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Or check the sony a200, flybikeslee has one and it takes some pretty good pictures
John
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quote:
Originally posted by Butler
1000d out of them, no question
Calum
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Out of them the 1000d would be the best choice.
But like Jacko says, have a look at the A200 as well. Great value for money, only down side is the current lack of sony lenses, however you can use older Minolta lenses on the A200.

Best thing to do would be to pop into your local Jessops and handle the camera's in person, and see which one feels right to you
deano87
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I have a 450D. If the 1000D is anything to go by, it's fantastic. Really easy to use, sturdy, battery life is good etc etc
mattk
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15th Jan 09 at 18:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
1000D Kurt

dont rule out buying used though
Whittie
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15th Jan 09 at 18:51   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Cannon 1000D, definitely.
Kurt
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15th Jan 09 at 19:23   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thanks for the replies.. the 1000D is the one i like the look of the most tbh..

Is that the one you guys (Matt + Whittie) have? can i have a play next time? maybe show me a few features?

im not looking to buy till late february as thats when there a trade show on and a guy i work with gf is going to get me a good price as she works in photography
John
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15th Jan 09 at 20:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
They have Nikons.
Kurt
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Oh
mattk
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the d40/60 are behind the equivilant priced Canons imo, just the lack of an AF motor seriously peeved me

they work basically the same though, you can have a mess at the next meet

Matt L has the 1000d, bully him to come to the next week and have a go
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I've got a 450D. it's similar to the 1000D but better

You're welcome to have a gander at that
Matt L
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15th Jan 09 at 22:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
i may be going to that trade show kurt quite fancy some studio lights just a shame i have no money
Kurt
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It's at the nec iirc.. Pretty much his gf works at ilfords.. It's one of the companies they deal with that she will get it from..

As for playing with your gear.. Just all bring it along and show me stuff
Matt L
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15th Jan 09 at 22:54   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
you can play with my stuff anytime
mattk
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I want to come to this trade show, I need a 105mm macro
flybikeslee
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sony a200
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quote:
Originally posted by Butler
1000d out of them, no question
Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
I want to come to this trade show, I need a 105mm macro


cs meet?
Kurt
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so I've heard back off the camera people and they say the d60 is the best choice

Theyll do it for 293.25 too and will chuck in a 2gb card and reader for £5 and also a wide angle lens for an extra £46.50

Sounds very tempting!

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