Hello from a 'Newbie'

[OLD JUD]

Hi folks, i'm pondering on a return to SLR photography after a break of several years, i've owned a few 35MM SLR's over the years but lost interest once the kids got into their teens!:D

I've owned a Konica Minolta A200 for over five years but i'm pondering on an upgrade, just don't know what to go for yet.:)

[sitan1]

Welcome OLD JUD.
WoW you are going to be spoilt for choice whilst shopping for a new camera.
Get advice on the forums if you need help with anything and good luck. :)

[TheFatControlleR]

Howdy Doody!

Welcome to the forum Old Jud. :)

[OLD JUD]

Thanks for the welcome folks!:D

[Nigel Atherton]

Hi there!
In addition to the advice you'll find here on the forum we have lots of articles in our Buying Advice (http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/advice.html) section which you might want to browse through.

[OLD JUD]

Hi there!
In addition to the advice you'll find here on the forum we have lots of articles in our Buying Advice (http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/equipment/advice.html) section which you might want to browse through.

A belated 'Thank you' Nigel. My head is spinning at the moment from reading so many reviews on present day and discontinued DSLR's!:rolleyes::D

I'm in two minds about buying new or getting a high spec' older model secondhand.
I'm more concerned with out and out image quality, not too bothered about recording video, i've revised my budget to the £700 - £800 mark.

Do i buy a Canon EOS 1000D body and go for a decent lens in the 17mm - 85mm range or the 18mm - 200mm? or do i go for a EOS 450 body (Secondhand with 18-55 IS lens)?

Then there is the Nikon 5000 body plus lens, or do i go for an old Nikon D80 plus lens?........HELP!!!! :rolleyes::D