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From a beginners DSLR, such as a Sony a200, to a solid mid-range camera, what would you go for? Just starting to daydream/plan ahead.
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How much have you spent on lenses for the Sony?
Should've mentioned that I've not invested that heavily in stuff for the Sony. Only got the kit 18-70 lens (which, by the way, is not very good!), a Tamron 70-300 and an old Minolta 50 (an excellent lens which I picked up for next to nothing).
What's your budget ? I'd favour the D90 over the D60 if only because the D60 only has three autofocus points, something I have found to be a bit of an inconvenience. The D90 has 9, which offers greater ease of use in certain situations. No problems with the images out of either of them although the lowest ISO the D60 will go down to is (IIRC) 200. I think the D90 has ISO expansion, which will take you down to ISO 100. The Canon 550D would be slightly cheaper but you get a tilting screen with it. I think you'd have to go for the Nikon D5000 to get that. Both highly competent cameras, IMO.
stick with sony man and go and check out the A500, very very good camera, 9 focus points, tilting screen, live view, good high iso performance, comes with the 18-55 lens which is far better than the 18-70 old kit lens, sell the a200, probs get around £200 if in good nick on ebay, then ya wont have too much to add to it for the 500.
If you can afford it and you are going for a high end APS-C type body go for the Nikon D7000, better than the 60D in my opinion. They are very close like, but I prefer nikon ergonomics and they always feel more solid to me.
Funnily enough I'm the exact opposite.
What this does highlight however is that he should hold each of the cameras and go with one he's comfortable with.
Funnily enough I'm the exact opposite.
What this does highlight however is that he should hold each of the cameras and go with one he's comfortable with.
I tested a Pentax 645d last week, and it looks terrific
Unfortunately it is £10,000
Have a look at Shueido camera on Ebay, knocking the camera body out for about 7 grand I think.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-BOXED-PEN...Cameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item1e60fec29f
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Wire me the six and a half grand, I'll fly across and buy it for you and get someone to bring it back to the UK for you - problem solved. I've also got 25 million frozen in my late fathers bank account if you fancy some of that too just need 20 grand to get things moving.