Son's 30th - and who better to ask

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Originally Posted by Chucaro

I am a Nikon user but Canon have the excellent G series cameras that will be good as a second camera if he get the photography bug later on and go for a DSLR.

I have a friend who use a Canon G10 as a second camera(I think that the later model is the G12) and his images are excellent.

If you go for Nikon I would go for the 5000 or the 7000 models.
Remember that the lens are the important component in the DSLR cameras and Nikon are not cheap, however for family shot the awesome 50mm f/1.8 is very cheap and together with the 70-300 VR would be a great kit.
You will get both of them in the grey import market will be under $1000.00
Cheers

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Could this be the 1st time I agree with Chucaro?

I also have a Canon G12, its a great piece of gear and will fit your budget.
Get a good fast card with it and by jolly does it take good pictures.

Even records in HD(720) video.

Great point and shoot yet with all the options to go fully manual or partly etc.

I went to DWI and had it here in my hands 48 hrs later $575 with a 8G/20mb/s Extreme card.

Good luck and check out the reviews.;)

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Originally Posted by Stuuu

Bought my Panasonic from this mob and everything was as their website said it would be.

Nikon D3100 18-55 55-200mm Twin lens kit Discounted Now at Camerastore.com.au


Nikon D5000 18-55mm VR KIt Discounted Now at Camerastore.com.au

HTH.

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Thanks Dale - both those kits look good.;)

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Originally Posted by big guy

Could this be the 1st time I agree with Chucaro?

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:D :D that is what make forums interesting, we analize and learn by the experience of others.
Cheers mate
Arthur

D5000 is nowhere near as good as D3100. Most places won't budge on low end kit prices. But $1200 is expensive.

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Originally Posted by dmdigital

D5000 is nowhere near as good as D3100. Most places won't budge on low end kit prices. But $1200 is expensive.

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I think that in DWI the D3100 cost the same as the D5000.

The D5000 is among the best cameras for remote action because do not produce much noise. In this point is far superior to the 3100 if will be used for wild life remote photography using Nikon Camera Control or other system.

I think you are possibly thinking of the D3000 Arthur. The D5000 isn't as good with NEF as the D5000 and also looses out on the hi ISO performance. That said the D5000 is very good and I do wonder if it will be upgraded or not.

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Originally Posted by Barra1

Thanks Dale - both those kits look good.;)

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I have also used this mob and was happy with the service.

Digital SLR Cameras - Nikon

Thanks fellas - I now have an idea what to consider and just as importantly - where to start.;)

I knew that if I simply walked into the camera store I was going to be "sold" something so your help has been a great help.

He doesn't turn 30 until April 2 so I have the advantage of not being rushed and have time to shop around. Once again - thanks.;)

Well, after all the assistance my fellow-forum members gave me, guess what?:(

I travelled to Bacchus Marsh last weekend to see my son and my first-born grandson, William John, and yes - they had a new camera which was purchased for the arrival of the Little Fella:o:o

It was a Canon Something - cost him $600 - so, once again - thanks - and I'm back to the drawing board for his 30th.:eek:

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Originally Posted by Barra1

Well, after all the assistance my fellow-forum members gave me, guess what?:(

I travelled to Bacchus Marsh last weekend to see my son and my first-born grandson, William John, and yes - they had a new camera which was purchased for the arrival of the Little Fella:o:o

It was a Canon Something - cost him $600 - so, once again - thanks - and I'm back to the drawing board for his 30th.:eek:

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Kids. :rolleyes: :whistling: