Doc_Ol
newbie
Reged: 04/10/2008
Posts: 2
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Hi everyone
I'm sure that everyone reading this will sigh at yet another beginner asking for help starting out !
But i apologise and any help would be great and sorry for long post
I'm just taking my first steps into the DSLR market, I've been using point and shoot for a long time and have had a variety of camera's from pocket friendly compacts to the dslr wannabe's with 10x zooms ( currently respectively Sony cybershot N2 and Kodak Z series((recently suffering an unfortunate accident)) )
Both these camera's have a manual setting which I'm using to advance my photo composition and technique but I'm starting to feel limited by them. having to fudge or fumble past their AF and using PS elements to alter the shots , which i think would be better with lens filters or different lens.
The question is what camera to get started?
I've done as much research as i can with reviews , shop advice and playing with friends dslr's
I tend to shoot outdoors most often in all sorts of conditions, during activity (Skiing, mountain biking or hiking, few other activities ) so taking camera is weighted always against risk of damage, time to stop and shoot and ability to carry it.....
I occasionally do go out specifically to shoot pictures
The price bracket falls around the £700 max currently for all ( camera and bits of necessary kit bag,tripod,filters etc) prob starting out with camera body + kit lens deal.
I've realised i would like some form of steady shot preferably sensor based
Weather proofing for the above mentioned activities ... or advice on cases and or solutions for weather proofing
> These requirements have brought me to the attention of the
Sony Alpha's or Pentax K200d
Users opinions would be most appreciated especially for pro and con points!
Cheers 
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Scphoto
Little Fruitbat
Reged: 13/11/2005
Posts: 2571
Loc: Birmingham, UK
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Both are decent systems and cameras, but the usual advise is go to a decent store and handle the camera. One might be better than the other, but handle badly (for you).
as for the pros and cons with Sony and Pentax, i'll pass on that as i'm a Canon user. Though one common plus point (for some) is inbody image stabilisation, which makes all lenses IS. With my Canon I have to buy IS lenses, however that's not a big concern for me.
As for the accessories like filters, batteries, bags and memory cards you'll get them cheaper on the web. Though sometimes the deals in the shop make a bundle look appealing (e.g free bag worth £90 - when it really isn't).
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alanS
Dr Dust
Reged: 30/09/2005
Posts: 3654
Loc: Up North, England.
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hello,
If you're looking at Pentax you could also take a look at the similar Samsung. My sister bought a twin lens kit and has been very pleased with it.
And, there's always Olympus. 4/3 but the 520 twin lens kit looks tempting.
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Tickhiller
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Reged: 14/08/2008
Posts: 140
Loc: Tockholes
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Hi Doc, I have just got my first DSLR Samsung GX10 which is the same as a Pentax and heartly recommend it. The layout is easy to use, it is weathersealed and the stabilisation system is in the body not the lens. I use mine with a Tamron 18-250 lens - total cost £600.
The best advice was given in the post before - go to a show and have a look. I initially wanted an Olympus E520 but when I tried one in a shop I preferred the ergonomics of the Samsung.
Happy hunting 
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Doc_Ol
newbie
Reged: 04/10/2008
Posts: 2
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Cheers for the advice .
I'll have to find a decent shop to get my hands on them.
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