total noob buying advice

[AtomicSpin]

first off i should sa that i am a total camera newbie. i don't know about makes, specs or anything else besides megapixels :P

i was looking into it and decided i'd like to upgrade from my crappy point and shoot to a nice dslr. i'd prefer to go the second hand route, ebay etc, but if someone could give me some good makes/models for around £200 i'd be so amazingly grateful forever.

thanks in advance

[Blitz Photography & Prod]

hi Atomic
you might find even on places like ebay hard to find a second hand DSLR for around £200 chap and if you do it might not come with a lens so you then got to spend more money before you can use it
hope this helps you
russ :)

[wave]

Hi and welcome my advice is stay away from second hand if you can. I would look at doing some research and pricing then going and getting my hands on a few SDLR's. If they feel right in your hand then you are well on your way. You buy into a system so make sure it has your needs covered dont put up with I will get used to it. IMHO you are going to have to save a bit more. Good luck

[graham_c]

Hi
I agree with Russ and Wave. If you find a dslr with a lens for £200 i would have to ask what condition is it in.. graham

[R0B]

Well £200 isnt near enough unfortunately, you'll need almost half as much again on top of the £200 unless you want to go second hand.
Its hard saving up right (Im saving up £1600, currently I have £180 -.-)

If you are willing to go second-hand, the sony a200 is an amazing camera :)

[AtomicSpin]

thanks for the advice, i'm going with a new cannon e-something-or-other for £450 san lens.

[Blitz Photography & Prod]

thanks for the advice, i'm going with a new cannon e-something-or-other for £450 san lens.

Never heard of a Canon E Model ?

[stateofplay]

Is it the 1100D?