Best Budget Slr

jamie-dm · 06-03-2006, 12:36

I am thinking of buying a digital SLR. At the mo Ive got a Konica Minolta Dimage Z1. Can anyone reccommend an slr for around 2-300 quid. Im only 15 so funds are a bit short

!!!
Thanks
Jamie

Joe T · 06-03-2006, 13:22

Hi! Welcome to the forum!

For that kind of money, the only digital SLR you can buy is a 2nd hand Canon 300D, which will probably come with the 18-55mm kit lens. Ebay would be a good place to look.

Hope this helps.

**stepheno** · 06-03-2006, 13:31

Short of a used camera you won't get one for £300. The cheapest I can come up with is the Nikon D50 with 18-55 for £420 (inc pp) at Bristol Cameras

So it isn't a case of recommending it's a case of what there is at the price you want to pay. Having said that the D50 is a good starter DSLR and you wont be disappointed with it but it is a little short on features. If you don't mind used then you could try Ebay but dont get sucked into paying more than the camera is worth and there's little comeback if it goes wrong. There again - at 15 you probably should stay away from Ebay.

Best advice is wait a bit, save up, and buy new, you'll get 12 months warranty. HTH

GfK · 06-03-2006, 13:33

Buying new from a high street shop might be a good option if you can get parents to do it on a credit agreement. As has been said before, you've got no idea how much a 2nd hand camera has been through, and if it dies on you - too bad.

By the way - are Canon still doing £100 cashback, or has that finished now?

Steep · 06-03-2006, 14:18

Bear in mind that the price you pay for the camera and kit lens is just the start, you will want to buy more memory, more lenses, accessories....

My advice for what it's worth is to stick with your Z1 for now and save up to get a decent slr when you can afford it.

jamie-dm · 06-03-2006, 23:32

thanks for the help guys
I am registered on ebay (shhhhh)

lol
Ill probably stick with my z1 then, But i will keep a look out for any cheap stuff on ebay,
thanks
jamie-dm

***Dave*** · 07-03-2006, 17:46

Keep n eye on the Photograpghy forums also, as they usually sell gear for less than EBAY. You could always put a WTD ad for Canon 300D for £300.

06-03-2006, 12:36	#1 (permalink)
jamie-dm New here Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	Best Budget Slr I am thinking of buying a digital SLR. At the mo Ive got a Konica Minolta Dimage Z1. Can anyone reccommend an slr for around 2-300 quid. Im only 15 so funds are a bit short !!! Thanks Jamie

06-03-2006, 13:31	#3 (permalink)
stepheno Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 6,848	Short of a used camera you won't get one for £300. The cheapest I can come up with is the Nikon D50 with 18-55 for £420 (inc pp) at Bristol Cameras So it isn't a case of recommending it's a case of what there is at the price you want to pay. Having said that the D50 is a good starter DSLR and you wont be disappointed with it but it is a little short on features. If you don't mind used then you could try Ebay but dont get sucked into paying more than the camera is worth and there's little comeback if it goes wrong. There again - at 15 you probably should stay away from Ebay. Best advice is wait a bit, save up, and buy new, you'll get 12 months warranty. HTH __________________ "upgrade your ability before upgrading your kit" Some new photographs here.

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06-03-2006, 13:22	#2 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Hi! Welcome to the forum! For that kind of money, the only digital SLR you can buy is a 2nd hand Canon 300D, which will probably come with the 18-55mm kit lens. Ebay would be a good place to look. Hope this helps.

06-03-2006, 13:33	#4 (permalink)
GfK Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 861	Buying new from a high street shop might be a good option if you can get parents to do it on a credit agreement. As has been said before, you've got no idea how much a 2nd hand camera has been through, and if it dies on you - too bad. By the way - are Canon still doing £100 cashback, or has that finished now?

06-03-2006, 14:18	#5 (permalink)
Steep Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inverness Posts: 964	Bear in mind that the price you pay for the camera and kit lens is just the start, you will want to buy more memory, more lenses, accessories.... My advice for what it's worth is to stick with your Z1 for now and save up to get a decent slr when you can afford it.

06-03-2006, 23:32	#6 (permalink)
jamie-dm New here Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2	thanks for the help guys I am registered on ebay (shhhhh) lol Ill probably stick with my z1 then, But i will keep a look out for any cheap stuff on ebay, thanks jamie-dm

07-03-2006, 17:46	#7 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 15,649	Keep n eye on the Photograpghy forums also, as they usually sell gear for less than EBAY. You could always put a WTD ad for Canon 300D for £300.