Beginner Looking at getting back into photography

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What DLSR would you recommend to get started with, and lens ect
 
Any of 'em.:D
Like cars - it's difficult to find one that doesn't work - it's all about where you want to drive and what you'd like to experience on the way.

Seriously:
Budget?
Intended use?
Experience?
 
WingTsun said:
If you're getting "back" into it, which brand/system were you using before? When I went from film to digital I stuck with Nikon because I knew their lenses etc.. so the jump was easier as a result.
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i had a nikon d5100 last time, so maybe stick with nikon again this time, just trying to free up time with work and the kids lol
 
lwland said:
i had a nikon d5100 last time, so maybe stick with nikon again this time, just trying to free up time with work and the kids lol
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Yes, might be an idea. That said, if you'd prefer a system that's a bit lighter and easier to travel with then I found the Fuji X cameras fairly intuitive coming over from Nikon. An X-T10, X-T1 or X-Pro1 are all great cameras and the lenses are very good, too. As Phil said, if it's just for hobby photography then most DSLRs or mirrorless cameras produced today will do the job with aplomb.
 
John Lewis in Exeter had an entry level Nikon body + kit 18-55 in stock yesterday for a little over £200 (IIRC). Nearly bought it as a semi disposable. Would be a decent and cheap entrée (or indeed reentrée!) into photography.
 
John Lewis in Exeter ... That takes me back!

I was in your position about 10 years ago and went with an entry level dslr and haven't looked back :) in hindsight I would have added a fast prime as first additional lens. Instead I added a superzoom which was great outdoors but always disappointed at family events indoors in low light.
 
Can't take you back very far - they've only had a store here for about 3 1/2 years!!!
 
Nod said:
John Lewis in Exeter had an entry level Nikon body + kit 18-55 in stock yesterday for a little over £200 (IIRC). Nearly bought it as a semi disposable. Would be a decent and cheap entrée (or indeed reentrée!) into photography.
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Yep I bought one, it was such a good offer I could not pass it by. Plus it came with a spare battery and a bag plus cleaning pen. Great inexpensive option that produces a very good photo, even at very high ISO :)
 
If you go Nikon, try and get either a 5500 or 7200 and the 18-140 kit lens. It's a great all purpose lens, far better than the 18-55.
 
andythilo said:
If you go Nikon, .......... and the 18-140 kit lens. It's a great all purpose lens, far better than the 18-55.
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probably true - but £300 [quick check at Amazon]

if you're starting again - with a smaller budget -- I'd say.......

18-55 DX VR...quite happy with mine
55-200 DX VR

and a 35/1.8 DX later for family shots indoors
 
Plenty of white box 18-140's on eBay for less than £200, but I get your point. Still it's a cracking walkabout lens.
 
Or buy second hand. The old 18-105VR was a pretty good lens and you could probably bag one for under £100.
 
lwland said:
i had a nikon d5100 last time, so maybe stick with nikon again this time, just trying to free up time with work and the kids lol
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If you liked Nikon menu style then best to stay with Nikon. I have friends that have switched both ways from Nikon to Canon and from Canon to Nikon and the comments are always the same, frustration with the different approach to menus. If you stay with Nikon then probably the Nikon D7200 would be the way to go as it gets stellar reviews for its still photos...not so stellar for video capabilities though. But you should also ponder whether you want to stay with the DSLR format or go to Mirrorless instead. Nice thing about Mirrorless, besides being physically smaller, is that you can adapt most brands of manual focus lenses to them, which is of great advantage if you like old school and focusing yourself - sure saves lots of money when buying lenses!
 
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