which camera / lens

[bythamboy]

Expect to be off to do more study this next month , I'm looking for a new camera to take pictures of fungi , leaves etc ( close ups ) as well as the other tourist ( long distance) pics.Have got a 10mp compact , but that cost less than £100 two years ago but find when I try to take close ups they blur.budget is limited to £200 ish could any body recommend anything ,simple , or is my budget unrealistic ?

[Cal_bell]

The budget is a tad limiting, however there are some bargains out there. I use A Nikon D40 SLR and I can tell you it is an absolutely spot on camera. I've had mine for 3 years and It's still producing fantastic shots, despite it take a few knocks. I can't express how good the camera is for the price, it's small and compact, in comparrision with many other SLRs, yet still packs a punch. (Check out some of my shots Bell-end's deviantART Gallery Lens wise, it comes with an 18-55mm lens which did the trick for me and should do for what you need, but I steadily upgraded to some larger lenses. However, the only hiccup with this camera is the fact that all future lenses you buy, have to have a built in motor. There are lenses out there, however it gives you less choice over which lenses you want. But don't let this put you off, it's a top camera for only £230 on amazon. Bargain!

 

[ame=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D40-Zoom-Nikkor-18-55mm-3-5-5-6G/dp/B000KIX65S/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1313051075&sr=8-2]Nikon D40 with AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics[/ame]

 

Hope this helps

[bythamboy]

any more for any more ( keep it clean and sensible ) thanks in anticipation .

[Lorry thompson]

I was sceptical about looking at the bell ends art gallery in previous post haha

 

Seriously though jammydodger on here started a similar thread and bought a cam around £300 sure hel let you know how he's getting on with

it

[Cal_bell]

I was sceptical about looking at the bell ends art gallery in previous post haha

 

Yeah, I thought it was hilarious when I was 16

[Lorry thompson]

Aye it's an interesting name:)