Recent content by oogzy

Thank you so much :)

Hi I brought my daughter a Nikon D50 as her first DSLR and it got put in a bag with some damp clothes on holiday. Subsequently the condensation in the bag got to it and the LCD screen no longer works, along with a couple of other niggles. I searched for a local repairer but Google just throws up...

Limiting in what way? My daughter is fairly petite even for her age... I rang a used camera shop earlier to see if they had a D50 in stock but alas not - had D70 and a D5000 I have my eye on this kit...

Yes i was intending to buy second hand for her first venture. Some dealers still sell part ex models with some sort of limited warranty. I think Jessops deal in used models? Will Jessops allow haggling? Lol

I don't mind purchasing from a dealer as at least i will get some form of warranty, but don't want to be paying well over the odds.

Hmmm good idea. It was going to be a surprise to be honest, but i can see your point. I just feel a bit bad taking up the dealers time and then hitting ebay for a bargain lol

Thanks for the speedy replies. I think of the models i have been looking at that the D50 would be favorite. I will check out your other suggestions when i get home . I have got a few saved on ebay. Just trying to get the best bang for buck. At least if i buy used kit i may get extra zoom lenses...

Hi all, first time on the forum so if this is best moved to another section please let me know. I have a 15 year old daughter who is showing real talent with photography. It is something she truly wants to follow and is also heading down the art / media route at school. She knows her way around...