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Whats a good digital slr under £500 capable of wedding style photography??
Justmadeit
17-04-2009
I'm looking for something to take wedding quality style photos, an slr under £500 that could be used professionally.

Does anyone know of any good recomendations that they or friends/family have used for this purpose ??
jim101X
17-04-2009
The Cannon EOS 450D should suit you quite well take a look here and just 30 quid over your budget shouldnt be too much of a stretch.

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...3523/Show.html


Or maybe try this Sony Alpha A350, again just 30 quid extra


http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...4318/Show.html

Personally I would go for the Cannon but I am a Cannon fanboy so i would say that, but I do know a couple of people with the Sony and it is also a very good camera for the money. Some people do find the Sony cameras to be a bit on the big side so as with anything like this go to a good camera store and handle them and see what you like the feel of most.
Martin Blank
17-04-2009
All i can say, from my experience, is do your research and find one that does well in low light with decent, low noise high ISO's.

So, do not go anywhere near an Olympus. Whatever people say about 4/3rds, just dont listen to them, low end olympuses are rubbish in low light.

I'm a Nikon shooter but would heartily recommend a Canon over a Sony.

You wouldnt go too far wrong buying a Nikon D90 with a fast lens like a 50mm f1.8. Ok, it may be a little bit out of your price range but it'd be much more camera for a little bit more money.
Biffo the Bear
17-04-2009
I'd go to Ebay personally.

A Canon 400D with an EF 50mm 1.8 lens should cost you about £350 tops. You'll also need a zoom I guess.. perhaps the EF-S 18-55mm IS for about £90. Both lenses allow good crisp low light shooting.

I'd lend you my 24-70 L but.. well, postage costs and all that
Darthchaffinch
17-04-2009
450D's a great camera, see dpreview.com for a top notch set of reviews of all cameras
dmp
17-04-2009
I second the canon eos 400/450, I have has canon for many years and never had any problems.
Dave
-N34
23-04-2009
I have the Samsung NV100HD, it has a 14 MP lens and I love it. I've taken loads of wedding photos with it. . Thats is unless you want something a bit more on the professional side like the above poster recommended.
FlatProblem
23-04-2009
I have a 450D, its not the camera thats expensive, its the lenses you'll need.

The 50mm 1.8 is a bargain (£50 when I got it), but thats more like 80mm on a traditional SLR.

For weddings you're going to need something quite wide angled - I have a Sigma 10-20mm which was just shy of £400 - total price soon racks up.

Like Biffo the Bear said, try ebay, its the only chance you'll have on that budget.

My 450D came with the EF-S 18-55 IS lense and, its, um, OK, but JUST ok... You're not going to wow anyone with it.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking you can just upgrade the lens in a few years, by then your camera would be out of date - like buying a 300D now.

You MIGHT be better off hiring the kit as and when you need it?
Justmadeit
23-04-2009
Originally Posted by FlatProblem:
“I have a 450D, its not the camera thats expensive, its the lenses you'll need.

The 50mm 1.8 is a bargain (£50 when I got it), but thats more like 80mm on a traditional SLR.

For weddings you're going to need something quite wide angled - I have a Sigma 10-20mm which was just shy of £400 - total price soon racks up.

Like Biffo the Bear said, try ebay, its the only chance you'll have on that budget.

My 450D came with the EF-S 18-55 IS lense and, its, um, OK, but JUST ok... You're not going to wow anyone with it.

Don't fall into the trap of thinking you can just upgrade the lens in a few years, by then your camera would be out of date - like buying a 300D now.

You MIGHT be better off hiring the kit as and when you need it?”

Where can i learn about lenses, settings etc ?, because even if i buy a decent camera without knowing the techniques etc they still arent gonna be great. At the moment i just use a basic digital camera but am thinking of changing careers and getting into wedding photography, just getting a few ideas at the moment of whats out there and whats needed.

Are they any good websites that explain all about lenses, settings and numbers and what they all mean in easy to explain terms ???
Refusion
24-04-2009
Originally Posted by Justmadeit:
“Are they any good websites that explain all about lenses, settings and numbers and what they all mean in easy to explain terms ???”

What sort of things do you want to know? Stuff like aperture/f-stops and shutter speeds?

If you're looking to get into photography perhaps a course, part-time if you're working, might be of interest to you? I'm taking one now, full time, and I have learnt a lot.
Justmadeit
25-04-2009
Originally Posted by Refusion:
“What sort of things do you want to know? Stuff like aperture/f-stops and shutter speeds?

If you're looking to get into photography perhaps a course, part-time if you're working, might be of interest to you? I'm taking one now, full time, and I have learnt a lot.”

What the numbers mean on the lens in easy to explain terms?

link below, what do the numbers mean on that? 55-200mm ??

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...0317/Show.html
Refusion
25-04-2009
Originally Posted by Justmadeit:
“What the numbers mean on the lens in easy to explain terms?

link below, what do the numbers mean on that? 55-200mm ??

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/...0317/Show.html”

That's the focal length of the lens. I can't remember covering focal length at college (), but it basically determines the magnification at which the lens captures an object.

I think 55-200mm would be classed as a zoom lens.
Justmadeit
26-04-2009
Originally Posted by Refusion:
“That's the focal length of the lens. I can't remember covering focal length at college (), but it basically determines the magnification at which the lens captures an object.

I think 55-200mm would be classed as a zoom lens.”

that still doesnt mean a lot to me in terms of understanding and in knowing what the photos will look like, i guess i'll understand by actually using one and asking questions on a course or at nightschool
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