Entry level SLR camera

[Disturbedguy]

Hi all,

Someone I know is looking for a good entry level SLR camera.

They have said they want something that is easy to use but can be added to later (I am assuming she means lenses and such).

Budget, I havent been given one.

So, what do you all suggest?

Kind Regards,

[Bobster]

i suggest popping into jessops and holding every camera within their budget..

[kalniel]

Agreed. All manufacturers have great entry level cameras that can take fantastic pictures and can be added to later.

[DannyM]

Canon 1100D is a good entry level camera.

But as stated, most manufactures do offer good entry level cameras.

[FatalSaviour]

Or a used EOS 550D perhaps? This is what I've been using for the past year (bought it new), and I'm now looking at upgrading it. However, I'd get little enough for it second-hand on theBay that I'm tempted to hold off for at least one more generation and just buy then.

The 18-55 kit lens *with IS* (either the Mk1 or Mk2) is a vast improvement on the older non-IS kit lenses, and can actually be used without the pangs of yearning to upgrade from the get go.

I chose the EOS system because the cameras just sat at lot better in my hand, but obviously your mileage may vary. As Bobster has suggested, I'd look at popping in to a store first and just playing around with a few first. Menu systems may change as time goes on, but you may find that one feels better, and is just easier to use than a rival's system.

Hope that helps!

[hnosyalnif]

i suggest popping into jessops and holding every camera within their budget..

Agreed, go into a shop and hold all the ones that you are thinking of buying. Then go with the one that feels best in your hands. Most of them come with a good ranges of lenses these days so brand isn't as big a concern as ergonomics.

[Behemoth]

Everybody is different, I did exactly that went around and had a hold of a few cameras and then decided on what I wanted.

In the end I decided to go for a Nikon D3000 lovely bit of kit and I know it is essentially the runt of the litter but a cracking bit of kit no less. I coul;dn 't quite put my finger on it at the time, but when I was looking last year the I think Canon 1000D when I looked at whilst it is a great camera felt quite cheaply made, and when I'm spending £300 I want to feel like I've spent £300.

Found a corking deal (second hand) in my D3000 on a forum no less, and there wasn't a mark on it

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

I would also scope out the cost of additional lenses both new and secondhand.