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May 3 2011 08:49am
Quote (Veilside @ May 3 2011 06:44am)
I still quite happily use my Nikon D50. It's Nikon's "beginner" DSLR released in '05 (old in digital camera terms).
Basically, 6MP is more than enough for me, and I've got some decently sized 12x18 inch prints from the camera that look perfect when viewed close up. Anything bigger than that is useful, but not essential.

It also has a built in AF motor, so much cheaper (but still excellent optically) AF-D lenses focus just fine, which won't happen on the newer entry model Nikon's.

You could pick up a D50 on eeebay for dirt cheap (under £200, with kit 18-55mm lens), leaving you with more money to spend on stuff that'll help you improve your photography, namely a cheap flash (Nikon SB-600) and some decent lenses (50/1.8, for example).

Of course, high iso performance sucks on the D50, but having the flash and faster lenses more than compensates for that, and the gear will be usable when you feel that the camera body is holding you back and you need to upgrade.


I should have just pm'd you, could have got this answer 3 days ago <_<

I think I'll go with that general plan, it seems like the best investment for me right now. I'll look around this month, and hopefully I'll start mid-June.
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May 3 2011 09:01am
I was busy in Scotland, getting the fuck out of London for the parasite's wedding.

The good thing about going second hand is you won't lose too much value in terms of the camera's resell price and the fact that it's so cheap means you can invest more in things that will noticeably help you, like better lenses, flash, etc.

For example, you can pick up a Nikon 50mm 1.8 that works on the D50 for under £100. If you wanted a 50mm lens that autofocused on a D3100, you'd have to spend £300 on the 50/1.4g. As a beginner, you probably wouldn't even notice where that extra £200 is going.
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May 3 2011 09:15am
D50 digital SLR camera
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
battery charger with 2 batteries
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED
55mm UV Prodigital filter

I'm reading this, and 310$ for all of it sounds like a great way for me to start.
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May 3 2011 09:28am
Quote (nerobellum @ May 3 2011 04:15pm)
D50 digital SLR camera
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens
battery charger with 2 batteries
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens
55-200 mm f/4-5.6G ED
55mm UV Prodigital filter

I'm reading this, and 310$ for all of it sounds like a great way for me to start.


I'd definitely look to get a 50/1.8 and a flash unit like an sb-600 as well, but they can wait untill you're familiarised with that kit, and you've got more of an idea about what kind of stuff you like shooting, and what bits of gear are holding you back. For that price though, you can't really go wrong.
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May 3 2011 10:40am
Quote (Veilside @ May 3 2011 08:28am)
I'd definitely look to get a 50/1.8 and a flash unit like an sb-600 as well, but they can wait untill you're familiarised with that kit, and you've got more of an idea about what kind of stuff you like shooting, and what bits of gear are holding you back. For that price though, you can't really go wrong.


agree
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May 3 2011 02:23pm
I may or may not fork out for this in the next few days. I had initially intended on waiting until I've got a new job, but I could really use something to get me out of the house (this state is so boring to me).

Jacques, fund my photography, and I'll take nudie pics for you.
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May 3 2011 04:08pm
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I may or may not fork out for this in the next few days. I had initially intended on waiting until I've got a new job, but I could really use something to get me out of the house (this state is so boring to me).

Jacques, fund my photography, and I'll take nudie pics for you.


Lol :p surprised to see u here nero

I am starting photography in August nd the camera I am getting is the xs. The canon rebel xs on amazon can be bought for 400-500 used and 500-600 new (with the kit lens) with just the body its 350.
I am going to get just the body with a 50mm lens.
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May 3 2011 06:18pm
Quote (xXDreamAlongXx @ May 3 2011 02:08pm)
Lol :p surprised to see u here nero

I am starting photography in August nd the camera I am getting is the xs. The canon rebel xs on amazon can be bought for 400-500 used and 500-600 new (with the kit lens) with just the body its 350.
I am going to get just the body with a 50mm lens.


You're wearing a ripped tag, through me, rd requests that you remove it, because he can't be fucked to get on jsp these days.
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May 3 2011 07:16pm
Quote (nerobellum @ May 3 2011 06:18pm)
You're wearing a ripped tag, through me, rd requests that you remove it, because he can't be fucked to get on jsp these days.


Huh o.o I dont get this part..

But okk
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