Recent content by Neill

About to purchase a 550d myself at the moment. I plan on taking pics of motorsport. Is the 55-250 IS lens good enough for this? Im a complete newbie myself... Sorry for the thread hijack. But this is an interesting thread..

Have found out a family member works for canon and can get a 550d with 18-55 lens for £432 or a 600d with 18-55 lens for £473 is that good? anyone know much difference in the two cameras?

Thats the two cameras i had been thinking about. But it depends on who your talking to recommend a different brand lol I don't want to buy something that in 6 months ill have to upgrade from or else something that wont work well with fast action sports such as bike racing.

Hi folks, Just looking a bit of advice, im currently looking a DSLR. I plan to shot mainly sports, action pics such as motorsport, bikes in particular. Can anyone give me suggestions/recommendations of a camera/setup? Thanks I have a budget of £5-600

Thoughts on D3100..? Anyone any experience of the Nikon D3100. I am looking to buy a DSLR, im a complete novice but will be planning on photographing the likes of motorsport between cars and bikes mainly. What sort of lens should i be looking at, im thinking of buying the kit with the...

What sort of lens would i be looking to shoot bikes then? what would be the best? Thanks for all this advice folks.

What are flash guns used for? Yea im looking a set up to use for watching bike racing the evens i go to regulary your no more than 100ft away from the bikes at any stage. So im looking a set up that i can learn with yet is good enough that i dont need to upgrade for a good while...

i will be looking to mainly shoot motorcycle racing, is this kit the kind of thing im looking for for this?>#

Hes talking around £320 for the whole lot.

Any of you on here every used or know anything about Canon 450D's? Been offer one second hand with a 18-55mm lens, 70-300mm lens and a flash gun as well... Just trying options. Offered the above for alot cheaper than what a new camera is going to cost. Im looking for my first dslr...

Thanks mate, a couple of people have said the same about the cameras and to try before you buy etc.. Was just wondering what the general census was in relation to newbie photography and what cameras or spec should i be looking for...

Good afternoon folks, Been recommended to this site by a few members. Currently not running any gear at all, but thinking of buying something in the not so distant future. Anyone recommend me a camera and lens? Im after a bit of photography of random things such as days out, car/bike...