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Posted 05/02/2010 - 21:50
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What's the budget?
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Posted 05/02/2010 - 21:53
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As much as £400 at a push, second hand or new, just something she can get to grips with. With my limited advice to help along the way.
Pentax K20D, Pentax 16-45, Sigma 50-300, Tamron 70-200 f2.8. Tamron 90 f2.8 macro, The Sigma Bigma.
Nikon D700 ,nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.
Nikon D700 ,nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.
Posted 05/02/2010 - 21:53
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there's nothing wrong with 35mm to start with
But maybe a K100D (this is still one of the best starter camera's) or even a d*st
I even regret giving mine away (to my son)
James
But maybe a K100D (this is still one of the best starter camera's) or even a d*st
I even regret giving mine away (to my son)
James
Posted 05/02/2010 - 21:56
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My thinking was if I got her a Pentax she could use my lenses and my old kit lenses she could have.
Pentax K20D, Pentax 16-45, Sigma 50-300, Tamron 70-200 f2.8. Tamron 90 f2.8 macro, The Sigma Bigma.
Nikon D700 ,nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.
Nikon D700 ,nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.
Posted 05/02/2010 - 22:03
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I kept a reconditioned K100DS which is now used by my 11 year old and 13 year old (it's an easy camera for them to use - in the case of one of them just point and shoot, and in the case of the other learn to go a little further). Means I can also borrow it on occasion when I want to do some IR photography as it's much better at that than the newer bodies.
Posted 05/02/2010 - 22:08
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I will have a hunt around and see how much I can pick up a K100d or ds for, as by the sounds of it that may be a great one for her to start on.
Pentax K20D, Pentax 16-45, Sigma 50-300, Tamron 70-200 f2.8. Tamron 90 f2.8 macro, The Sigma Bigma.
Nikon D700 ,nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.
Nikon D700 ,nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.
Posted 05/02/2010 - 22:16
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I think you should be able to pick up a K1000D for around £200.00
James
James
Posted 05/02/2010 - 22:23
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hi pentaxrocks
just found there's might be of interest
neil
http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Secondhand_results.asp
just found there's might be of interest
neil
http://www.lcegroup.co.uk/Secondhand_results.asp
cheers Neil
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DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
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DA* 300 f4 DA* 50-135 f 2.8 smc DA* 16-50 f2.8 50mm f1.7 pentax1.4xhd converter
Panasonic Dmc Fz200
Posted 05/02/2010 - 22:32
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PentaxRocks wrote:
My 12 year old wants to take up DSLR photography. I was wondering what everyone would recommend for her to start of with, camera wise. Trying to keep it on a budget.
K-m or K-x to minimise size and weight, otherwise whatever Pentax model you can afford. Second-hand should be fine. They're all interesting and all capable of great results.
My 12 year old wants to take up DSLR photography. I was wondering what everyone would recommend for her to start of with, camera wise. Trying to keep it on a budget.
~Pete
Posted 06/02/2010 - 14:18
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i am selling a ds at the monment on e bay but would rather sellto a forum menber but be quick my ebay sale runs out at 5.30 today
phill
phill
k5iis sigma 10-20 hsm sigma ex dg 24mm f1.8 tamron 17-50 pentax faj 18-35 pentax da 18-135 tokina 20-35 pentax A 50 f 1;1 7
pentax da*60-250 pentax da 55-300 sigma apo 150-500 hsm os
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
pentax da*60-250 pentax da 55-300 sigma apo 150-500 hsm os
Pentax af aw 1.4 rear converter and a flash
Posted 06/02/2010 - 15:12
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Whats the link Phill.
Pentax K20D, Pentax 16-45, Sigma 50-300, Tamron 70-200 f2.8. Tamron 90 f2.8 macro, The Sigma Bigma.
Nikon D700 ,nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.
Nikon D700 ,nikon 14-24mm f2.8, Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR.
Posted 10/02/2010 - 01:10
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My friend is selling k100d . I will ask him how much. I think he is after about £150 for it
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