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bilbo_38
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Reged: 24/03/2009
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second hand camera

#795612 - 27/05/2009 08:42

hi and thanks for taking the time to try and help out. I am after a second hand digital SLR as my first proper camera but it s such a mine field i really don't know where to start.
My primary use for the camera will be to put pics on my web site/ face book etc so am not really concerned about being able to print large photo's etc. The main feature will be that i can take multiple shots quickly .... mainly portrait / people pics .. i tend to travel a lot on my own and need a camera that i can control via remote control or cable fo r self portraits against landscape backgrounds, am fed up of trying to use the timer function on compact cameras.... i seem to spend ages trying to get that perfect shot / pose!!! as this would be my first slr and a bit of an experiment i am not looking to spend more than about £150 .... can anyone suggest a make and model that would provide me with what i need????.... thanks

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Mat Gallagher
WDC Deputy Editor

Reged: 02/04/2009
Posts: 27
Loc: London

Re: second hand camera

[Re: bilbo_38]
#795639 - 27/05/2009 10:05

You should be able to pick up an old Nikon D50 or Canon 350D for about that, and either should do you fine. You can pick up a Hama remote unit for around £20 - either a cable or infrared version - for either. It might also be worth looking the Olympus range, something like the E500

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d123

Reged: 10/11/2004
Posts: 126
Loc: UK

Re: second hand camera

[Re: Mat Gallagher]
#795853 - 27/05/2009 21:52

I've used all 3, and the E500 is no match to either the D50 or 350D, it was much slower in use with a viewfinder like a long narrow dark tunnel with a square of light at the end. Another minus is actually sourcing cheap lenses, Oly are a lot harder to find than either Nikon or Canon.

I think either the D50 or 350D will be more rewarding and keep a new user satisfied for longer than the E500.

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Dave

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