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[Ian_D]

I've been thinking about getting an SLR for ages now, and I think i've found one which should be ok!

Just wondered what you chaps thought about this, and its value for money etc...

Its an Olympus e510
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/133784/show_product_overview

Thanks in advance!  

Ian

[JonArgraig]

Looks good,

but what level of photograpy you wanting to go to?

For a lot less money you can get a "bridge" camera, basicly the funtions of a SLR but with a fixed lens.

Have a look on the Talk Photograpy forums, there a big help, it's where I went before getting my gear

[tunnie]

no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

[gsdtrainer]

Jon's right.Was going to get a Canon,but was talked into getting cheaper because I was only using it for basic photography.Got a Fuji s8000fd,and it's fantastic.Loads of programmes,everything I need really.costs 199.excellent value.

[Darth Loo-knee]

Whats wrong with a Fuji camera from Asda less than £100? :-?

[JonArgraig]

Most of my Pics are done on a Fuji S1000fd - Argos has them on sale at the moment for £150...

[gsdtrainer]

Most cameras do the job as long as they come with a decent PC programme,IMO.Have a Kodak on my puter that will recognise and accept any camera and download the photos.Very happy with it.

[Ian_D]

Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)

[alexandjen]

Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)

I'm on the lookout for a Sony Alpha seies DSLR to replace my old Minolta Dynax 700si SLR 35mm as the lens mounts are the same and I can use my collection of lenses

[tunnie]

Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)

Nikons are well built and take great photos.

Loony - 100 squid camera never takes the picture when you want it to, SLR takes it the instant you press the button. You get a lot more control too.

However point and shoots are great!

[gsdtrainer]

Hmm.. I dunno, Im just sooo tempted to buy it!

no experience of that particular camera, but you want to get a bigger lens than that.

14-42 just won't cut it...

Ideal world you want 18-200 but they are tad pricey.

I have a Nikon D80 with a 18-135mm, that does the job for most situations.

It comes with 2 lenses! 14-42mm and a 40-150mm  

I was also looking at a Nikon D60 too (same price)

I'm on the lookout for a Sony Alpha seies DSLR to replace my old Minolta Dynax 700si SLR 35mm as the lens mounts are the same and I can use my collection of lenses

Pixmania.com have them-322inc.vat

[Ian_D]

Looks good,

but what level of photograpy you wanting to go to?

For a lot less money you can get a "bridge" camera, basicly the funtions of a SLR but with a fixed lens.

Have a look on the Talk Photograpy forums, there a big help, it's where I went before getting my gear

I Dunno! I keep trying to take photos with my digi cam, and its just not having it! (its 8 years old! only 3.1mp, with a 28-84mm lens!) Today I was at an Autograss meet, and the photos are rubbish! Tried a load of different settings, but still no joy.

I'm enjoy taking photos, and need something thats going to last a few years, and something that works well in low light, just love night shots!

Last day I had my GSi on the road, I went and took some night shots of it outside York Minster... or should I say 'Attempted'.  Took a boat load of photos, and this was the best one   :


Maybe its not THAT bad, but its still crap!

[Bandit127]

If you are set on a DSLR, the Nikon D40 has very good reviews.

I have to say that my move from a fixed lens Coolpix 5700 to my current D80 has made photography a lot more natural. I don't feel like there's a camera between me and the picture that I want to take nearly as often.

The 5700 was a good camera, without doubt. But the D80 was worth the cost for the upgrade.

Ken Rockwell can come accross as opinionated but he does give fairly straight advice.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/recommended-cameras.htm

[Jimbob]

If you are going for a DSLR, I would save a few extra pennies and get a Canon or Nikon, you then have the biggest possible selection of lenses and accessories, which you may not get so much with one of the smaller brands.

Ive got a canon one, bit old now, but have absolultly no desire to swap it.

I like a DSLR and a Super compact, cover all bases then.

Before that had a prosumer, or bridge camera, which was very good, but I outgrew it.

[Darth Loo-knee]

Well i took my pictures today with a camera that cost less that £80 and i think they look great, maybe not what you would want if you did it for a job but plenty good enough for what i want