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Hi. Does anyone know if there is a game that lets you play blackjack and/or slot machines on your tv set at home? My Dad used to love to go to the casino but cant get out anymore. He is not into using the downloads you can use on a computer so we are looking for something he can maybe play on his tv at home. Thanks.
 
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Jhon, if you use the search facility you will find hundreds of threads on this subject. The basic questions you need to ask are:

1) What is your budget for body and lenses? Have you also taken into account extra batteries, memory cards, bag etc?
2) What do you want to shoot? Will you be using the camera in low light? Sports or wildlife? People?
3) Do you have great big hands?

The best bet is to find answers to these questions and then we can guide you, but ultimately it will be down to you to go and handle the cameras suggested as personal feel is crucial.
 
Hard to say without knowing what sort of budget you've got.

From a Nikon point of view, I would say probably a D300 paired with a 24-70 f/2.8 lens but that isn't a cheap outfit! To be honest, I'm not too familiar with the "entry" level kit but you can't really go too far wrong with any of them - decide what features you're likely to want or need and see which model meets yor requirements.

I'm even less familiar with other manufacturers' ranges but I'm pretty sure there are no real lemons among them so check out their specs for bodies and lenses.

Welcome to the forum and enjoy this wonderful hobby.
 
The important thing is to buy what is best for you.

Reviews are all well and good but they are just the opinion of the reviewer, which is why they vary.

Similarly, that is also why everyone here will suggest the one they did or currently own. Manufacturers make different versions for a reason, otherwise we would all own the same camera.

The best for you is the one that:

Feels best in your hands, you after all will be holding it

Has the most intuitive control and menu layout for you

Is within the budget you have set

Remember all cameras take good photographs, you wil make them great.

Get out there and try them in the shops.
 
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Not forgetting the long term issue, make sure if the bug bites you get something you can bolt onto in the future without changing brands ;)

Phil.
 
PsiFox said:
The best for you is the one that:

Feels best in your hands, you after all will be holding it

Has the most intuitive control and menu layout for you

Is within the budget you have set

Remember all cameras take good photographs, you wil make them great.

Get out there and try them in the shops.
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This.


Then buy a 5D MKIII. :)
 
PsiFox said:
The important thing is to buy what is best for you.

Reviews are all well and good but they are just the opinion of the reviewer, which is why they vary.

Similarly, that is also why everyone here will suggest the one they did or currently own. Manufacturers make different versions for a reason, otherwise we would all own the same camera.

The best for you is the one that:

Feels best in your hands, you after all will be holding it

Has the most intuitive control and menu layout for you

Is within the budget you have set

Remember all cameras take good photographs, you wil make them great.

Get out there and try them in the shops.
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In all fairness how will a beginner know intuitive controls if he has not ever used a dslr.
 
Canon, Nikon, both have the same product structure for dSLRs. Entry level, serious amateur, pro-sumer and professional.

Price increases as you climb the scale, they all take photographs. I would advise you to go into a good camera store.
 
Start with budget. Ask yourself the questions mr23 said. What will you shoot and so on. At that point you will narrow your choices dramatically. When I was looking for my first slr I narrowed it down like that and was left with 2 choices. Nikon 5100 or Canon 600D. Both were close and had their advantages but the deciding factor was how they felt in my hand. I went with Canon. Two other things I think are worth mentioning. Remember that you are not just buying a camera but you are buying into a system. If you do not like the prices or selection of lenses with that system then you should consider another. The other thing is not to rely or even go to the sales men for advise (sorry) but it could lead to bad advise.
 
Hello and welcome. A few questions to add to Dean's list -

Do you own a camera and, if so, how much do you know about photography?

You may well have already discovered this but don't forget that Canon and Nikon are not the only manufacturers of DSLRs, eg Sony and Pentax. All produce excellent cameras.

Dave
 
Buy an entry level DSLR and kit lens. Use it for two months and then trade for a better model (if you find you need to, important factor) based on what you have learnt about using s DSLR and what features you actually use and need.

Yes you will lose £100 or so when selling it (or not if buy used to start with) but your second camera will be a more solid choice based on experience rather than guess work and that could be where the major money is going anyway. It would be worse to spend £1500 and then find you didn't pick the one that suited you.
 
shaylou said:
In all fairness how will a beginner know intuitive controls if he has not ever used a dslr.
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Because it will be the one he feels most comfortable trying to change settings I.e. intuitive.
 
PsiFox said:
Because it will be the one he feels most comfortable trying to change settings I.e. intuitive.
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I think the point shaylou was trying to make is that something that is obvious to those that have used a DLSR may not be clear to a beginner.

Exposure comp is a good example - once you move off auto and on to Aperture or Shutter priority, begin able to easily adjust exposure comp is really useful - but as a beginner you may not even be aware that it is something to change!
 
Faldrax said:
I think the point shaylou was trying to make is that something that is obvious to those that have used a DLSR may not be clear to a beginner.

Exposure comp is a good example - once you move off auto and on to Aperture or Shutter priority, begin able to easily adjust exposure comp is really useful - but as a beginner you may not even be aware that it is something to change!
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I understand that however, even without knowing all the bits and bobs you can still get a feel for if holding the camera and moving your fingers around the body is comfortable or not.
 
my advice would be, read up on some basics of digital photography if you haven't already
ISO, shutter speed, white balance, aperture, metering etc (you might know this already)
The raw technical stuff. then if you're serious, get on a DSLR introduction half-day or something. have a look on groupon for example. A place where they provide the cameras if that's possible. Then get some hands on experience with a tutor and a nice group of people. for me, after your budget, it comes down to which brand of camera you can live with the most. I like the canon layout, not as keen on the nikon (although I love the output from most nikons) and others like sony or similar.
 
ernesto said:
Buy an entry level DSLR and kit lens. Use it for two months and then trade for a better model (if you find you need to, important factor) based on what you have learnt about using s DSLR and what features you actually use and need.

Yes you will lose £100 or so when selling it (or not if buy used to start with) but your second camera will be a more solid choice based on experience rather than guess work and that could be where the major money is going anyway. It would be worse to spend £1500 and then find you didn't pick the one that suited you.
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2 months!!?? I think a lot longer than that is required. Plus saying that he will lose £100.00 or so in 2 months is probably not what he wanted to hear.

Learning a DSLR from scratch is a steep learning curve (I have done all the research and know what to expect) and he will have barely touched the surface in 2 months. Probably better to say somehting like "take as many photos as you can, learn your camera and it's/your personal limits and when you have exhausted them consider trading up, selling the body and keep the lens if the replacement comes with a different one"
 
@jhonmartinvish, You said that you've been reading review after review so it safe to say that you knew already the capabilities of each camera. As a suggestion, select something that is a user friendly and handy. In my case, I have been using Canon 7D for a year now and honestly I really find it comfortable.
 
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2 months!!?? I think a lot longer than that is required. Plus saying that he will lose £100.00 or so in 2 months is probably not what he wanted to hear.

Learning a DSLR from scratch is a steep learning curve (I have done all the research and know what to expect) and he will have barely touched the surface in 2 months. Probably better to say somehting like "take as many photos as you can, learn your camera and it's/your personal limits and when you have exhausted them consider trading up, selling the body and keep the lens if the replacement comes with a different one"
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Okay, everyone learns at different speeds. I learnt the main aspects within a day but I am very technically minded and learn very quickly. Two months would be learning pretty slowly if you are keen.
The point about losing £100 is it is better to lose £100 and then know exactly what you want rather than buying something for £1500 and making the wrong choice and then losing £400.
 
Hi I started out with a Nikon d5000 as my 1st camera as it was designed for beginners. It also came with with 2 kit lens 18-55mm 55-200mm

I really liked the way, I had the option to use a visual animated menu on the lcd display, to help me understand aperture etc.

It also had a tilt lcd screen (although I never used that to its full potential, as I couldnt use it when mounted to a tripod)

The only downside to this camera IMO, was that it did not have a internal focusing motor. Which meant any lens I wished to purchase needed to have its own internal motor to enable auto focus. :thumbsdown: It also meant I was limited to manual focus on most lens I wanted to purchase.

After 6 mths I traded in my D5000 (but kept the kit lenses) for a d90 as it had an internal motor, which allowed me a greater choice in future AF lenses.

My D5000 with 2 kit lenses cost £579 - I think the current Nikon equivalent is a d5100

Im unsure about Canon entry level cameras but hopefully this helps
 
From reading reviews it seems there isn't a 'bad' entry level dSLR out there. I went the Nikon route after going to the shop and trying a few models. It just felt 'right' in my hands and that is far more likely to get you good end results than reading other people's opinions.
 
I'd get a Nikon 5100 + Nikon AF-S 35mm F1.8 and go from there. Can start taking very nice artistic and pleasing images straight from the word go with no draw backs.
 
Tunbridge said:
From reading reviews it seems there isn't a 'bad' entry level dSLR out there. I went the Nikon route after going to the shop and trying a few models. It just felt 'right' in my hands and that is far more likely to get you good end results than reading other people's opinions.
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Agree. For the average amateur photographer any current DSLR is more than good enough. The need to upgrade or start with a more expensive camera is mostly in the head (not saying there is anything wrong with wanting more expensive camera)

Take budget, buy any DSLR you like that fits it and don't look at forums or read gear magazines for a year. You will still be happily using the camera in a years time...
 
IMO it all depends on your budget for the whole kit (body, lens(es), bag, batteries, cards and flash?) and go from there. Have a look in the local shops and get a feel of what they handle like, then have a look online to find the best you can afford.

If you want to go into it seriously then I'd look beyond an entry level and go for an advanced amateur level such as a Canon 50D/60D or a Nikon equivalent (don't use them so I can't advise on models). You can get some great prices on second hand bodies these days which will be more than enough to give you some great photos.

Good luck in your quest whichever way you go.
 
I bought my first dslr, a nikon d5100 in june 2011 and it is still doing everything i need and i am still learning. I have had it on safari in kenya, in new york and numerous walks, days out, weekends away etc since and it has been fantastic. My ability lets me down at times, never the what is classed as entry level camera. I have added a few lenses to the kit lens that came with it, a sigma 10-20, a nikon 50 1.4, a sigma 150-500 and a sigma 17-70 and i can see this line up doing me for at least another yea before i think about upgrading the body.

As has been said get the feel of a few different models and try then out if you can but dont be afraid of an entry level model to start with.

Phil
 
jhonmartinvish said:
I am seriously thinking about investing in a new DSLR camera. The problem is...there are just so many out there. I've been reading review after review, but I can't seem to find a standout.

My question is this: what is the best DSLR camera out there for ametuers? Keeping in mind, I am a beginner and will need to learn how to use the bad boy, but I don't want that to handicap my camera choice.

Any thoughts?
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how much do you want to spend?
 
D3100 would be best beginner camera. best thing about it is that for every setting, it's got an explanation on single touch of button.

if budget isn't a constraint, Leica M9. only the settings you need to learn all the basics of photography. :lol:
 
if i could go back, i would always buy second hand - and go full frame

now i would buy a canon 5d and a 24-105 f4 lens - both will hold there value and the kit compatible with the 5d will be compatible with the latest lenses when you apgrade if you love it, if you don't you can sell on with little loss
 
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