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Just wondering if I could get any suggestions for a mid-range DSLR that can handle the following:

- ability to change lenses
- for photography of buildings, interiors, general property etc
- offers RAW files
- can also do reasonable quality video recording (although not essential)
- budget up to £500

I have been using a Fujifilm S9600 for the last 5 years but of course, it's only 9MP and has no option to swap lenses. It's an entry level camera, that's fine for starting out but not great with image quality or different lighting etc.
 
Does £500 include lenses or is that extra?

Every modern DSLR will offer interchangeable lenses, raw and decent video (720p or 1080p) and the shooting situations you mention will be lens dependent rather than camera dependent.
 
Don't mind paying for the lenses separately. I just need a camera that I know will last me 3 - 5 years and allows me to add decent lenses as and when required. If I can get a decent camera body for under £500, I'd be happy. Just not quite sure what the difference is between the entry/mid range DSLRs, so much choice.
 
Goodness, you have a massive range of cameras open to you. One that jumps to mind, given your remit would be a FujiFilm X-T10. If you go the Fuji Refurb route where you basically get a new camera with warranty directly from Fuji at a reduced price, take a look at the X-T10 with 18-55mm lens kit. That will run you £599 for both and you'll have an excellent combination in a fairly small package. Here's a link to the Fuji page:

http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/refurbished-digital-cameras

A cheaper alternative would be the X-T10 Kit with XC16-50mm mk II Lens at £449 complete. Getting another FujiFilm might be handy as you'll be somewhat familiar with the menu layout.
 
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Suggest you go and try a few. For your budget and needs, there is a lot of choice. There are no 'bad' cameras about these days but you may well find one that you prefer simply for subjective reasons. Take your present camera with you so you can compare the field of view directly; I suspect you may want a wider focal length lens than the 28-300mm equivalent you have, say down to 24mm or a bit lower (note the word 'equivalent' as that will not be the actual focal length of the lenses you'll be looking at).

The danger of asking for advice on an enthusiasts' website like this is recommendations are often 'this is what I'd get' but may not be right for you.

ps No offense to those who replied above :)
 
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Don't mind paying for the lenses separately. I just need a camera that I know will last me 3 - 5 years and allows me to add decent lenses as and when required. If I can get a decent camera body for under £500, I'd be happy. Just not quite sure what the difference is between the entry/mid range DSLRs, so much choice.
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A decent DSLR will last more than 3-5 years, I have bodies well over that that still produce stunning images, and they will for a long time to come :)

I'd go to a well stocked shop and have a look and try a few different options.

People here will mostly advise you to get what works for them, but this might not be what works for you!
 
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I'd go for a secondhand Nikon D700.

I've got one and I'm still happy with the 12mp images it produces.

You only need more when printing massively, which I don't do.

I've never missed the lack of video either. If you need it just grab a SJ4000 action cam from eBay for £50
 
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Thanks for the help guys.

Would a Nikon D3300 DSLR do the trick? There's a few on offer and that gives me budget to buy a few different lenses?

10 years ago I'd of known what I was looking for but there's so many options now.
 
redbranddigital said:
Thanks for the help guys.

Would a Nikon D3300 DSLR do the trick? There's a few on offer and that gives me budget to buy a few different lenses?

10 years ago I'd of known what I was looking for but there's so many options now.
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You won't have a problem with any of the Nikons.
 
redbranddigital said:
Thanks for the help guys.

Would a Nikon D3300 DSLR do the trick? There's a few on offer and that gives me budget to buy a few different lenses?

10 years ago I'd of known what I was looking for but there's so many options now.
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the Nikon d3300 has an excellent sensor and lightish body,
 
For interiors what angle of view are you looking for? For 90 degrees to get wall to wall images from a corner needs about 14mm on a crop sensor.
 
D3300 + Sigma 10-20mm should do the trick

10-20mm is an 'ultra wide' angle for architecture, interiors etc.
 
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