First DSLR Camera ?

[dtmpower]

As there are a few decent photographers on here, i thought I'd ask;

I've been using this zoom compact Fuji camera for the last few years. It was fine over Xmas but has always been a bit dodgy in low light or when taking red images.

Now I want to upgrade to a DSLR

Happy to buy new or used , budget hasn't been set. I want it to do at least what my current zoom compact can do.

HD Video
Flash
Reasonable stock lens 18-55 ?
Burst Mode
Live View on the screen

I don't have any preference on brand.

 

[MercTurbo]

Try a Nikon ds3200 one of the best beginner dslr on the market, I've got one it's very good value and picture quality is superb

 

[GeorgeHampl]

Do not go Fuji film.

550d for me

 

[Matty-Westside]

550D gets my vote too

 

[Ross.]

550D if you have the budget

Sony A390 if you don't

 

[Daddy_D]

Get a cheap second hand body and put the rest of the money in a prime lens. Something crazy like 14mm or 16mm. Use a tripod 90% of the time and you will be pleased with your photos.

 

[Ross.]

Get a cheap second hand body and put the rest of the money in a prime lens. Something crazy like 14mm or 16mm. Use a tripod 90% of the time and you will be pleased with your photos.

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[tippers]

550D hands down

 

[Matty-Westside]

second hand 550d and a canon 50mm 1.8 prime lens (£90 new) will get you the nicest photos on a budget

 

[-Tommy.]

As has been said, starting out grab a 550d with a kit lens, and if you have the extra money think about getting a second lens and tripod.

 

[LTM]

I was on a budget too but managed to pick up a used 450d with the kit lens for sensible money, just need an 80-200mm lens now and I'm happy.

 

[mestew87]

sony nex-5n with the optional 55-210mm lens

 

[GeorgeHampl]

massive advantage 550d has over the other "budget" cameras is amazing HD video with depth of field to give it that pro feel.

 

[dtmpower]

Someone has suggested a 2nd hand body from : MPB Photographic - Buy Used Canon & Used Nikon Digital SLR Cameras, Lenses & More


I only know about Nikon. From a brief perusal I would be thinking:

D5000 with low shutter count - £200
Nikon AF-S 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR - £140

Just be aware that the shutter life expectancy is finite. I don't know what it is for the D5000 et al; on a prosumer camera like the the D300 it's 150,000. As a guide, I've had SLRs for nearly ten years, taken what feels like a lot of photos, and I've amassed a total of 10k myself.

 

[MilesT]

Canon all the way, as said a 550d is possibly the best budget dslr on the market. Choice of lenses has a massive impact on image quality aswell.

 

[CrabsterDrift]

550d. I've had mine just under a year and still loving every second i use it! I upgraded to it from a Fuji HS10

 

[hug - lo]

Buy a 550d and you will not be disappointed! Fantastic piece of kit for the price!