Recommended Cameras (12.10)

DSLRS (Digital Single Lens Reflex cameras)                                           RRP

Canon EOS1000D     10.1MP       2.5” LCD Screen w/live view               379 *
Canon EOS450D       12.2MP       3” LCD screen w/live view                   549 *
Canon EOS500D       15.1MP       HD / 3” LCD screen w/live view           564 *
Canon EOS550D       18.1MP       HD / 3” LCD screen w/live view           635
Canon EOS 7D          18.0 MP      HD movies                                             1155

 

Nikon D3000                10.2MP       3” LCD screen                                     349 *
Nikon D5000                12.3MP       Movies /  2.7” LCD screen                   470 *
Nikon D90                     12.3MP       Movies / 3” LCD screen                      559 *           

 

COMPACT CAMERAS

Canon Powershot G11 10.0MP      2.8” vari-angle screen                          399
Canon S95 IS
Sony NEX-5                       14.2MP     HD Video                                            428

*prices are quoted with 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 lens, taken from Calumet web site:

see http://www.calumetphoto.co.uk for full listing of their camera range.

 

NB:
Think of a minimum of 2GB for your memory card: brands SANDISK or LEXAR
Get a UV filter for the front of each lens.
Get a lens shade for each lens. It reverses and stay on the front of the lens.
Get a spare battery
Get a USB card reader for downloading your photos to any computer.

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