In a couple of weeks i will have the cash to get a DSLR ..... I have used SLRs in the past but not digital (me and my pentax were joined at the hip)
I would love some recommendations I am thinking of spending £250/ £300 less would be great though, so will probably opt for a second hand unit ....

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I have a Canon 350D which cost me £250 second hand with the usual 18-55mm lens, mini tripod and Lowepro bag.
Never tried using any other DSLR so I'll reccomend it lol

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i went from my trusty SLR --- still use it for B&W
to a canon 350D and its very simialr

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i use canon 400d..i have friend whos one of the best macro photographers on the web..he uses a canon 40d..his words are "i have a 40d and 400d and i cant see any difference in the picture quality

get a canon 400d..they rock if u can afford it the 450d which is he new 400d is a bit better..bigger lcd and live view feature..475£ for th body from kerso..i guees thats bit more than u wanted to pay..get a 400d

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I know this might seem like putting the cart in front of the horse but I'd say the key is not to rely too much on the kit lens. Get a good all rounder as soon as you can afford it. The one I started with was a Sigma 28-300mm. It is by no means perfect glass - but it has a nice range, is really compact and great for travel, and it has 1:1 macro facility which works well. So overall a good starting point. The wide range will limit lens changes at first and save your sensor!

I have an ancient 350D and decided to sort out lenses first and learn the way to use them with a relatively cheap body. Sometime this year I'll take the plunge and buy something more expensive, but I will never get rid of the 350D!

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I love my canon 300d, also bought second hand. Check out the classifieds on Talk Photography™ and othe photography sites - you can pick up some great kit there. I love my kit lens too and have taken all my best photographs with it, but I here what Boipe is saying about having an all rounder lens.
Loads of people rave about Nikon cameras too, maybe worth looking at.

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thanks for the imput so far guys........... macro junkie, just sell me yours, your local

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Noooo , sell it to me

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I use the Nikon D40. You can probably get that second hand with the kit lens for around £200 or under. I think it's a fabulous camera...

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