Recent content by BoNidel

Thanks folks, I appreciate the input, I guess I'll be spending as much time as I can between now and then snapping away to see what I can achieve, without trying to be too clever. I think the advice to take the compact and snap a few just in case is a great idea, I planned taking it, but I...

Well, I took the plunge and treat myself to an entry level DSLR, I went for a Canon EOS 1000D in the end, partly because of the price, and partly because I have the offer of a loan of a few lenses, so I have come in at the lower end so as not to break the bank, and allow me a few quid spare for...

Well, I'm thinking Canon, because of the opportunity to borrow lenses to be honest, but the Pentax advocates piqued my interest, as such I went looking, and I found a deal including an 18-55 kit and also a 50-200 kit, for £449.99. Same question I guess, it claims to carry a total saving of...

Thanks for your time, I'll take your advice and go and have a good root around, see what I can turn up.

A few people have said that to me, but I like the safety net provided by the garuntee that accompanies a new camera. Still, seeing as it's been mentioned, can anybody give me an idea of what I might be able to obtain second hand for £500?? And highlight the benefits over what I am looking at...

I'm looking to purchase my first DSLR camera, I have a budget of £500 and from information garnered from people at work, I'm leaning towards a canon (for one thing, the lads at work have canons, so I'll be able to borrow lenses to try before I buy in the future) and I have found the following...

I'm Craig, and I'm looking to purchase my first DSLR camera, I was looking for advice and was told that this was the place to come to, so, here I am!! I'll go and have a look around now, see if I can suss things out and post my questions in the right place.