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Author Looking for a dslr
MarkSport
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16th Feb 11 at 13:56   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ok, I'm stuck!

I'm on the lookout for a dslr camera. I have had a nikon d40 but broke it whilst cleaning it

Looking to spend around £300 max for the time being which must include a camera and possibly 2 lenses. Not sure if its possible to get one for that price but I have seen a few more d40's going for £200 with 2 lenses and in good condition.

I'm no pro with a camera so don't want a mega expensive one that I wont know how to use it. I just want it for simple scenery shots and alot of sport shots.

I'm swaying towards the nikon range for some reason?
Rob E
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Location: Madeley, Stafford....I want to live back in Wales!
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16th Feb 11 at 14:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
What broke on the d40? Is it not repairable?

Ebay is your best bet. I managed to replace my stolen 400D with another one off ebay for Just over £300. I got 3 lenses and a battery grip. The flash wasnt working but two seconds to fix (the little microswitch under the hotshoe was pressed in
MarkSport
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16th Feb 11 at 14:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I broke the internal mirror. took it into jessops and they told me nikon would charge a lot to repair it. I sacked that idea off and got £140 on ebay for it broken.
andy1868
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16th Feb 11 at 14:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
does THIS sound up your street?
MarkSport
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16th Feb 11 at 15:05   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Thats perfect
andy1868
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17th Feb 11 at 18:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just seen this too mark

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=291629
MarkSport
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18th Feb 11 at 02:00   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Have to be logged in mate
andy1868
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18th Feb 11 at 08:53   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
get an account then christ
Whittie
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18th Feb 11 at 09:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I'd sell my D50, 18-55, with a few extras for £200.

Going to buy a D90 or similar at the end of next month anyway.
MarkSport
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18th Feb 11 at 12:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
what extra's alex? I'd be tempted with a d50 tbh. whats the spec of the d50? like the d40 but better im guessing?
MarkSport
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18th Feb 11 at 13:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just checked andy, thats nice

does the d40x or d50 display a pic on the screen whilst you're getting ready to take the shot?
andy1868
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18th Feb 11 at 13:50   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
after a quick google, neither the d40x or d50 have live view. i never had it on my sony A200 and never missed it, now i have it on my D7000 and i never use it i find the viewfinder much better to use
MarkSport
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18th Feb 11 at 14:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
fair enough, cheers for checking that out for me .I think alex's offer may be good once I know whats included
Whittie
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18th Feb 11 at 15:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Urrrm, what would you want?

D50 - Boxed - Great Condition, all manuals etc
Sigma 55-200 lens - Non Auto Focus, as the lens is damaged... could throw that in if you wanted to use it manually?
2Gb SD card?
Few Filters...
MarkSport
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18th Feb 11 at 15:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
That seems fair enough. so to make the sigma lense work I'd need to put it on MF?

I'm useless at this stuff
Whittie
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18th Feb 11 at 15:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Sigma lens was a brilliant lens, in the show it got wet and generally doesn't AF anymore... no idea why but hey ho! 18-55 AF's fine, as does the camera as a whole.
MarkSport
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18th Feb 11 at 16:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheers alex...any pics? I am very tempted but just waiting for my payout off the court.should be receiving it soon though as I sent my bank details off last week.
Whittie
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18th Feb 11 at 16:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
U2U me your email address or mobile number, will email / mms you some accross.

 
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