angrymallard Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 hi guys i have wanted to get into photography for quite a while now but i don't really want to spend a fortune getting introduced but i have found an offer for a nikon d70 kit second hand and it seems like great value for money. I know that one of the lenses is a bit dodgey but i am interested in the zoom lens more anyway. I was just wandering if you guys could take a look for me before i make an unwise and rash decision. http://belfast.gumtree.com/belfast/30/70765130.html thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 The D70 is getting a bit long in the tooth by now allthough Nikons are generally built to last a lifetime.The main drawback is that at only 6 mega pixels its been outclassed by even some moderen compacts-have a look in the shops for new year deals-i can highly recommend the Fujifilm top end models-not true slr,s but take some beating for quality and value-you,re not paying for the name which saves you a fair bit.The D70 also will only take dedicated digital lenses whereas its bigger (and somewhat dearer)brother the D90 will accept a wide range of earlier autofocus lenses which can be bought relativly cheaply.Dont be tempted to spend a fortune on a camera thinking it will take better pictures as most modern units will outperform the user all day long-its the nut behind the shutter release that makes a good picture-my daughter studied photography for 2 years and her best shots were taken with a cheap second hand Fuji bought from this very forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angrymallard Posted December 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 thanks very much for the advice and you make a lot of sense too. I'll hold off this and look for an alternative deal i just dont want to spend that much on a camera at the moment, maybe in the future:) I appreciate the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggins. Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 thanks very much for the advice and you make a lot of sense too. I'll hold off this and look for an alternative deal i just dont want to spend that much on a camera at the moment, maybe in the future:) I appreciate the advice Loads of great deals out there on digital cameras, looking for one myself. I do like the Lumix range..................... muggins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted December 25, 2010 Report Share Posted December 25, 2010 A person selling a camera should at least be capable of taking a photo of the actual camera. I would always be cautious of buying something that's a stock photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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