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Hi! Im in the same position as you however i have been researching this for the past couple of months and reading reviews on various models and brands. Have you got anything in mind yourself? From my research, i narrowed my search to Nikon D60, D3000, D5000, Canon 300D & Canon EOS 450D and...

Whats the difference in buying a camera brand new and second hand? Apart from price and condition obviously, is there anything to worry about if buying second hand? Say of eBay or on TP. Also, What do i have to know if buying a second hand camera? What questions do i ask the seller apart from...

Hey mark! The 55-250 IS is propving popular and is getting recommended alot! Will read more into it tonight.. Just had a quick glance on what a Manfrotto tripod is and from what i have gathered, it looks really complex. Whats the difference buying a Manfrotto tripod and a tripod for £11 on...

I hope so to Digikat!

Has helped andy mate, cheers :thumbs: By the way, would a 55-250 IS lens, be any good for shooting wedding shots because of the fast shutter speed?

Hi, I was going to ask that next. I am too looking to purchase of eBay, however im not sure whether to buy brand new or on there. Whats the major difference of buying brand new and second hand? Except for warranty? I was going to buy the body new, and lenses second hand :shrug:

Thanks for your response! Hopefully looking to upgrade when i get more knowledge and know-how. Yes 'so far' :p, TP has been great! Helped me a great deal already.. without this forum, id be lost!

Cheers robbo mate, your pictures look cool and even better as its taken with a kit lens!! Definately has given me some sorta inspiration on how you dont have to spend loads in order to get amazing pictures!! :thumbs:

Cheers mark for the advice..:thumbs: It is easy to think you need to spend loads in order to get 'amazing' images, especially when your a beginner like myself, however when i do eventually get my camera, im confident i can take atleast a few capable pics :p

Thanks for your reply! Greatly appreciated, great advice there! Seriously considering the kit lens.. I want to build up my knowledge and skill slowly without hurting the wallet; especially when i dont understand it. :thumbs:

Thanks mate, will look into those lenses :thumbs:

Very good advice there!!! Thanks alot :)

Thanks for your reply.. Could you briefly explain what a raynox add on is? and how i choose between a better and weak one?

Lol, not quite there to get the mk 2 version yet! However as i become more experienced and better skilled, i will definately be looking to upgrade!