You lot have a lot to answer for

[Lee H]

Indeed you do.

After seeing the awesome quality of some of the shots you lot have taken, I am soon to be a member of the nice camera club.

I was looking at getting just a standard one, but I though why pay 200 pounds for a camera I'll replace in a year or 2 when I can pay nearly double that and get a good quality one with better features.

So I've taken the plunge and found this to be what I want from a camera

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/spec...epixs9000z.asp

http://www.trustedreviews.com/article.aspx?art=2072

It's should be here in a few days - thank god I'll be taking some summer shots soon.

[johnny02004976]

that is certainly a nice camera - i know what u mean, all the shots on here are amazing and im thinking of buying a cam myself

[listy]

we have the 5600 crackin camera but no idea how to use all the fancy stuff yet

[Funkstar]

Be careful Lee, i've ended up with a camera and lenses that are far better than I am. It's a little annoying some times..... but i still love my 350D

[Lee H]

Be careful Lee, i've ended up with a camera and lenses that are far better than I am. It's a little annoying some times..... but i still love my 350D

Thanks for the warning.

I've been out today scouting for shots of my local area for you guys.

I've found a shedload of ideal images - I just want to get the ideas on "film" so-to-speak before I forget.

I've made notes and everything.

eeek - im becomin' a right g33k lol

[noah]

lol, it's addictive mate

look forward to seeing the pics.

[shiato storm]

indeed, congrats on your new toy...hurry up and get snapping!

[Lee H]

indeed, congrats on your new toy...hurry up and get snapping!

I will - oh I will.

I'm Just about to sort out getting a bucketload of rechargable AA batteries from work and a nice 1 Gb XD memory card or 2 ( or even the acctron 60 Gb MP3 player that supports USB2GO - Ideal portable storage ) and then I'll be out and about snapping piccies of the legendary ORANGE Canal system in Worsley.

This summer weather should get me some nice shots down by the water, and then theres the historical buildings around the area that are going to be brilliant in this sunny weather.

All I really need is a tripod for long exposure shots while messing with the fire poi

[Kaine (AoD)]

T'is a nice one that one I got myself a Camara aswell over the last week im pretty impressed with it on first impressions but I've not really had a good play with it

I got the Canon Powershot G2 if any of you know bout it? as i say it seems nice off first impressions but do you guys know if its any good?

[Lee H]

indeed, congrats on your new toy...hurry up and get snapping!

Well I doubt I'll get anything as good as some of your shots out of it - but hey I can surely try

[shiato storm]

I'll say it again: its not the camera!!!

but having one in the first place, yes, does help.

[Stoo]

Well, you could stand there with your hands like a viewfinder making shutter noises, but then the men in white coats might pick you up for a stay in a hotel with padded walls

[Matt Harper]

Hope you have fun! I remember when i got my first digi (Canon Powershot) Look forward to seeing the results.

Which reminds me, i need to get a film developed.

[Fidley]

Looks nice lee (haven't read the reviews). BUT- and your gonna kill me for saying this- d50 with kit lens . Think about it..... longer, longer. Ok if u feel strong enough click this link http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/stor...&category_oid=

Sorry, just saw that the price was 399.99 on dpreview and well the d50 there, with kit lens, is 15ish quid cheaper. Sorry again

[Lee H]

Sorry again

No need to apologise - each to their own isn't it it's just like myself using a Nvidia card while someone else uses an ATi card.

I spent a few hours deciding and looked at the one you've linked to, but liked the idea and concept of the fuji more.

[Fidley]

Fair enough mate. Just thought that for not too much more (did a bit of digging on the prices) an slr would be a good choice. Like you say though each to their own.