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hi in need of some advice. i want to get into photography so obviously i need to get myslf a camera. i would just like some ideas of good quality digital slr's at an affordable price. i understand the best would be expensive. where would the best place to look be eg retail store: harvey norman, or ebay?? Any help would be great.

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Sl!m Grand Master

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I have a Canon 400D. I think its a great Digital SLR to start learning with. Very easy to use. Great range of lenses (thank to Col for that knowledge haah :domokun: ).

You can also find a few SAU reviews here:

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...showtopic=94284

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oh and my one other thing I will say is..

GET A GOOD TRIPOD! you will need a tripod. I got a average tripod when I got my camera, figured I wouldnt need one thats top of the range.. first day I used it part of it broke, and the part that holds the camera on broke.. denting part of my lense.. so yeah.. get a good one :domokun:

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Lorenz Apprentice

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yeah id recommend the 400d or a second hand or discontinued new 350d or 300d if u can find them as they will be even cheaper and almost as good

plenty of lenses around 4 them and easy to use

i currently have a pentax ists which is pretty decent and they have dropped the price on them alot now so can pick 1 up for under a grand with 2 lenses which will be suficient :domokun:

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Triptych Proficient

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One thing to remember if you check out the stats of a Cannon EOS 350D compared to a Cannon EOS 20D there isn't much difference between them at all. The 20D does offer some better specs in areas that you won't really use if you are just doing photography as a hobby. I am with everybody else here get a Cannon EOS 400D or a 350D. I use a 350D at indy last year and actually prefered it over the EOS 20D as it is easier to hold and nowhere near as bulky.

When it comes to picking a camera don't just go and spend money on one just because it is cheaper. Find one that is going to suit your needs because you may find the cheaper one doesn't offer the performance of one abit more expensive and you will find yourself updating your camera. Also another thing to remember if you are in the market for a tripod as well dont just buy a cheap tripod, buy a decent one straight away because one great tripod should last you a life time.

I say 400D or 350D for the win because it will last you ages and even thought the MP count on camera seems to be going up all the time I still find the images produced from a 350D pretty good.

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