Camera!

It's my birthday in a few weeks and my mum had offered to buy me a camera as I've wanted one for so long! So generous of her, I'm so excited!

I've got a £100 budget and will more than likely get a second hand one. I'm thinking of getting a Canon EOS 350D, have found some on eBay for £100 ish with all of the kit too Used these quite a lot in college and the sports mode was great for action shots.. Has anybody used one before? Or do you have any other reccomendations?

Sorry I have a Nikon D700, never used the Canon

I also have a nikon, but have had a quick look at London Camera exchange. They have similarly priced 350D and they look a decent option. If I were you, I would get one from a shop like this as they will have been checked over (and may have been refurbed) and you will more than likely get a warranty. Buying from ebay has it's risks, but you might be lucky to get a warranty from these too.

Go for it, but try and get one with a decent zoom lens, say 50-200/300mm. This will tide you until you decide you need more lenses (and you will!)

I'm a Nikon user too if your used to the canon go for it rach and how lovely of your mum. Xx

The only other accessory I would advise to get ASAP is a decent flash. The pop up ones are quite limited

My brother, Joe, runs a website that does camera reviews and comparisons. You would expect a plug from his big sister, but it's really good. Take a look at http://www.slr-joe.com/uk/canon-350d/comparePrices to see all the cheapest prices pulled in from various ebay listings, also reviews of this camera and links to Flickr images tagged with 350D so that you can check quality and potential.

hi Rachel I was going to say avoid the net but now it looks you have a good link mine is a Fuji

happy photo graphing everyone x

I'm a big Canon fan and the 350D really does the job. Agree with advise above though re decent zoom and flash Can't wait to see more of Bis!

Some useful links below for used cameras and camera gear:

http://www.mifsuds.com/acatalog/Cameras.html

http://www.wexphotographic.com/used/s1008

http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/used-equipment/

http://www.parkcameras.com/article/88/Used-Cameras-and-Photographic-Equipment.html?gclid=CJT5o-OB8r4CFUP3wgodMrgAgA

http://www.ffordes.com/home

Cant wait to see the pics Rach   I have a Nikon D3000 also xx

What a fab present - I don't have a camera just my phone. Looking forward to more of Bis

Brill Hun   

Wow lots of info! Shall go through all the links when I get to the laptop! Thanks so much xx