Recommend me a camera.

[daveyrach]

I quite fancy a Digital SLR camera to take to Turkey and for other family days out/events, the only cameras we have in the house are on Android phones or on the HDD camcorda we have, both my brother in laws have DSLR's, they both recommend Canon.

I have been looking at the Canon EOS 1100D, I think this should be more than enough for my needs.

Alternatively a standard digital camera would do, does any one have any recommendations?

Budget is £250ish for Digital SLR I can pick up the 1100D for less than this second hand

or

£150 for normal digital camera

Unless anyone has a camera for sale

[Tigerrrr.......]

The big two are Canon and Nikon. You'll be a better man than me if you can tell their photos apart.

I have a Nikon D40 and a Nikon D3200. Both excellent. Shop around. You may pick up an older model (like a D40) on ebay or Gumtree for not a lot of money.

You'll probably not need the latest, all singing, all dancing model as it'll be obsolete next year....

[Bluefish]

I got dil a nikon d40 off ebay last christmas with two lenses for about 220, she loves it.

[maviczap]

Here's a site recommended to me by another Orger, Mister C if I remember

http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/used-digital-slr-cameras/

Lots of choice, plus some comeback if it doesn't work

I still haven't taken the plunge in getting an SLR, but I will

[daveyrach]

What about bridge camera's, I can;t afford a full DSLR but don't want a bog standard compact.

I have seen a Samsung W100 (I think) seems to have good reviews and as its an end of line they are on clearance at sub £100

[ophic]

I bought the mrs a 1100D and I think it's good value for money. It does everything you'd want it to, plus a lot more. I don't see how any normal user would want anything more features-wise. It does everything automatically and you can override pretty much any setting you want manually. I think you can download a pdf manual for it, which should give you an idea of how it works and what it does.

[Littlepeahead]

This is worth reading.

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/buying-advice/538503/top-tips-for-deciding-what-camera-to-buy

Other good sites include London Camera Exchange - they have a website that shows what stock is in their branches all over the country and Mifsuds who stock a good range of used gear. Also Cameraworld are a good independent store in Chelmsford and London that I often used and they sell used gear via their website.

http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Used/Canon-EOS-1100D%2BEF-S18-55mm-III_77006.html

http://www.mifsuds.com/acatalog/Used-Canon-Digital-SLR-s.html

http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/used-equipment/digital-cameras/dslr.html#isPage=Infinity

If you want something really versatile pick yourself up a second hand Canon like the 1100D or a 350D which is a great little camera. Get a body only and buy yourself a second hand Canon or Sigma 18 - 200mm lens. They are lightweight but cover most of the range you will ever need. Great for holidays. I use mine when I can't be bothered to lug the L series pro lenses about in my bag.

[Brettus]

Just throwing this out there (haven't had time to read the full thread yet, will do tonight)
I've got a 450d with battery, charger, box, 18-55mm IS lens that is surplus to my requirements now £165 posted if it is of any interest.

[Littlepeahead]

That is a bargain, great camera and cash left over to buy a 70 - 300mm zoom.

[maviczap]

If you've still got it in a couple of months Brett I might take it off your hands.

[Brettus]

I think it might already have gone! Didn't expect such a rush heh!

[The Idle Biker]

Hi Brettus. I don't know one end of a Camera from a sprocket, but my Mrs wants a half decent Camera and I guess you know what's what. I'll have a punt on it. You seem trustworthy ;-)

[Tomor]

Too late Mr Cage :D

[The Idle Biker]

I still have your Drift ;-)

[Tomor]

I don't know where you live :)

[maviczap]

I think it might already have gone! Didn't expect such a rush heh!

No problem, I can see a bun fight coming on :D

[Stuuk1]

Nikon 1 is supposed to be good, but does not have a built in flash.

I'm a Canon man and would suggest the 1100D for starters with a kit lens to get you going.

When you are feeling more confident and are out of full auto mode then you can look at the more expensive 'glass'... Enjoy!