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PostLooking at getting a DSLR need Advice
by Fade » Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:21 pm

I've asked online and was recommended this camera: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DC4BS02/r ... D9XS&psc=1

I'd be using it for night sky photography, video etc.

Has anyone owned a Pentax or have any other reccomendations? My budget is £400

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PostRe: Looking at getting a DSLR need Advice
by Victor Mildew » Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:27 pm

Generally speaking, you're buying in to the lens manufacturer rather than the body, so as long as you stick with Pentax, Nikon, canon you should be alright.

I have a canon EOS 60D and it's brilliant. Bit overkill for my skill level but I don't regret spending the cash on it.

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PostRe: Looking at getting a DSLR need Advice
by Fade » Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:36 pm

Okay. I know Nikon and Canon are both good, but wasn't to sure about Pentax. It'd still be nice to have an opinion from somebody who has owned a Pentax Camera (or a few different brands) if anyone is still reading this though =)

Is there a reason Pentax is less popular?

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PostRe: Looking at getting a DSLR need Advice
by False » Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:38 pm

Ive got a Nikon and my dad has a Pentax. Pictures out of it are fine and he likes it.

Pentax arent any less popular for any real reason as far as I know. They have a good history in cameras and lenses, I guess the other guys just make more so they are cheaper.

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PostRe: Looking at getting a DSLR need Advice
by Fade » Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:49 pm

I assume that Camera is quite good value though, which is why I was recommended it. Maybe not, I know nothing about Cameras.

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PostRe: Looking at getting a DSLR need Advice
by False » Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:54 pm

Yeah it looks ok, but the RRP is £110 higher than the equivalent Nikon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D3300-Dig ... ikon+d3300

If you are just starting out I dont see any real issues you'd encounter with the Pentax tbh. Like I said, it takes pictures as well as anything else and you can get lenses for it. Just down to which you prefer to use.

Here is a gallery taken by that exact Pentax: http://snapsort.com/cameras/Pentax-K-50-gallery-23

Here is a gallery taken by this Nikon: http://snapsort.com/cameras/Nikon-D3300-gallery-23

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PostRe: Looking at getting a DSLR need Advice
by Fade » Wed Aug 12, 2015 7:58 pm

yeah I'm pretty sure that's just to make people think they're getting a good deal, as Jessops has the same price as Amazon.

Still though, it's £20 cheaper than that Nikon so it's worth the price right?

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PostRe: Looking at getting a DSLR need Advice
by False » Wed Aug 12, 2015 8:00 pm

Looks fine

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