£200

[BIGLURKS 874]

Iam kinda new too cameras I've got a small digital 10 mp camera but looking for something better if your after a good action shot camera with a budget of £200 what would you say too buy or a good body camera can always buy a lens later on within budget or cheaper

[bobcullen79 1,495]

Your probably best off going down the 2nd hand route.. You may get a body and lens for your money. I`ll send a link to this thread to my mate, he`s handy with a camera and also works in a camera shop..

[JonMundo 6]

Evening. Ok so budget cameras: you can go one of two ways... Which depends on your aspirations and skill level.

If you want to get into photography a good place to start is a bridge camera because it gives you the abilities of an SLR in terms of learning shit but lacks upgradability and only by comparison, quality. Also you haven't invested lots of money in an SLR which will require extra lenses for this type of photography.

That said if you have the desire then getting an SLR now and adding to it as you need is certainly the best way to ensure control and quality. With a budget of £200 you should look at second hand cameras such as the Nikon D3200. Get it with the 18-55 as its a useful kit lens and good to learn on. Don't go nuts expecting better tech to make your life easier. Start at the bottom, work your way up as you can justify it and you'll be a better photographer for it and be able to appreciate the differences between a £300 70-300 Tamron and a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR. It's fair to say you can get similar results on both lenses when you know what you're doing and because the rules are universal you can pick up any camera and use it once you've learnt the theory.

 

Good luck and give me a shout if you need any advice.

JK

[Mickey Finn 2,702]

D3200 is a nice choice.

Edited December 6, 2014 by Mickey Finn