bridge, slr or dslr?

[modder6646]

hi im currently looking into getting a camera just for bit of fun taking random photos etc plus to replace my SAMSUNG POINT AND SHOOT DIGITAL CAMERA , i am a beginner when it comes to photography, family member currently has a canon 300d digital slr that they would be willing to sell me, would this be suffice? i was thinking more pixels is better but after seeing the quality of the photos it takes for only being 6.3 megapixel slr i was thinking of purchasing it.

 

what do you guys think? suggestions more than welcome.

[gollum99]

Whats the price?

[modder6646]

Whats the price?

sorry roughly about the £100 mark i dont mind going second hand so 2nd hand suggestions are also a possibility

[gollum99]

Check if you could get something newer like a 500d/550d or even 600d used on ebay... ive seen some pretty cheap ones and for a beginner theyre GREAT cameras

[modder6646]

Check if you could get something newer like a 500d/550d or even 600d used on ebay... ive seen some pretty cheap ones and for a beginner theyre GREAT cameras

do you have any experience with bridge cameras? i have seen some nice ones but i like the idea of being able to upgrade lenses if i decide to

[gollum99]

do you have any experience with bridge cameras? i have seen some nice ones but i like the idea of being able to upgrade lenses if i decide to

You mean something like a 1200d? or below that?

[modder6646]

You mean something like a 1200d? or below that?

yeah like hybrid ones, i can get a fujifilm hybrid for good price just not sure what they are like photo wise

[gollum99]

They make pretty good pictures but maybe a 300d does better. Only thing about many megapixels is that you can zoom in without it getting unsharp too fast

[modder6646]

They make pretty good pictures but maybe a 300d does better. Only thing about many megapixels is that you can zoom in without it getting unsharp too fast

not sure what to do to be honest, my parent that is selling the 300d has taken some really good pictures with the 300d, im not a hardcore photographer just want something that takes good photos when i take them, and 300d seems to be a decent camera even though it is an older camera.

[gollum99]

The Canon XXXD/XXD and are really decent. I would honestly get it for that cheap its in a good condition. Only thing is that you should somehow check the shuttercount (how often the shutter moved in total) because online you can find some diagrams when they usually break.

[modder6646]

The Canon XXXD/XXD and are really decent. I would honestly get it for that cheap its in a good condition. Only thing is that you should somehow check the shuttercount (how often the shutter moved in total) because online you can find some diagrams when they usually break.

yeah im thinking about it! what camera do you own?

[gollum99]

i do have a 600d and a 70d

[modder6646]

i do have a 600d and a 70d

what are they like? sorry for all the questions just trying to make my mind up

[gollum99]

what are they like? sorry for all the questions just trying to make my mind up

600d great for a good beginner/intermediate - 70d goes more towards good intermediate to starting professional. Both great cams

[modder6646]

600d great for a good beginner/intermediate - 70d goes more towards good intermediate to starting professional. Both great cams

what about 400d?

[gollum99]

Sounds good too...

 

what about 400d?