Any good DSLR recommendations? :)?

I think Canon EOS Rebel T3 is an amazing buy for the money. I was able to unpack the contents & begin shooting good pictures IMMEDIATELY, using the fully automatic settings & the included partially charged battery. The menu was a LITTLE confusing at first, but I quickly got the gist of things and am taking good pictures with the camera. Having used the full-auto settings and just dabbling with the advanced settings, I'm very pleased with the purchase and I think anyone who is either new to DSLR cameras or who doesn't want to spend over $1000 for a 'pro' DSLR will also be very happy with it right out of the box.

Well it's impossible to give specific advice since you don't include a budget or interests in photographic genres. General advice is, all the SLR manufacturers are more or less the same, the cameras do similar things and they're all pretty good. For the serious photographer, Canon and Nikon have major attractions due to strong manufacturer support and repair facilities.

Another piece of advice, if you're sure about photography buy a good camera. One that gives you room to grow into. Don't be afraid of buying second hand, but always buy a semi-professional or professional product, as entry-level products leave little for the photographer to develop, and as a result you'll just end up upgrading in a year or so, losing money in the process.

Photography isn't cheap. A good DSLR body is at least £500 (for a second hand one), and good lenses will cost you hundreds if not thousands. Even simple things like a tripod can set you back £150-300.

Cheap as Chips - Canon 5D (mark I) - £500 used, EF 50mm f1.8 II £50 (used), £70-90 (new), EF 28mm f2.8 (non-IS) - £200 (new).

Special Treat - Canon 7D (new) - £700-900. EF 15-85mm f3.5-5.6 IS USM (new) £500-600. Canon EOS 5D mkII (new/nearly new) - £1100-1300, EF 24-105mm f4L USM (new/nearly new) £700-900. Nikon D700 (nearly new) - £1000-1200, Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 IF-ED £900.

Break the Bank - Canon EOS 5D mark III - £2000-2500, EF24-70mm f2.8 II - £1300. Canon EOS-1Dx (£6000), EF 24-70mm f2.8 II.

forget the D40. as far as DSLR circulate that is cack. regrettably because of the fact that is Nikon a lot of human beings purchase it and assume as a result that is a powerful digital camera. that is all component of the branding i'm afraid. on the least for Nikon i could say a D80. For £two hundred you're no longer at risk of be procuring something new with a lens...you're best guess could be to scour Ebay for some 2d hand fashions. take a verify out Pentax K100D and Canon 350D....you will be able to discover a Sony Alpha a hundred or two hundred. Any of those ideas could be a powerful commencing element.

Any model in the Canon Rebel line.

Nikon makes a good collection of cameras.

Avoid digital zoom over regular zoom. Digital zoom is done by calculations and it is not as good as if the lens does it directly.

The canon 1Dx is great.