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Originally Posted by matt-j
also can someone list a few decent beginner slr's or compact if you think that they will be more suitable for around the 300 pound mark. i was looking at the pentax 100d is this any good???
thanks in advance matt
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matt,
Firstly, a very warm welcome to WPF, glad you found us.
The Pentax K100D is an excellent starter camera and can be obtained for a steal of a price (£290) here:
http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/ViewPro...3.5-5.6%20Zoom
As others have mentioned, a lot depends on what kind of use you are going to give the camera. The K100D is a DSLR that has interchangeable lenses. Which lenses you buy will vary depending on which kind of subjects you are going to photograph. The 18-55 lens supplied with the camera (often referred to as the "kit" lens) is a good starting point for general photography. As your experience grows, and you start to learn what kind of subject you are going to photograph, you will start to understand which other lenses will suit your style. But don't think this is all a bit daunting, the kit lens will get you off to a good start.
The down side of the Pentax range is that there aren't the same scope of lenses available for Pentax cameras as there are for the more popular brands of Canon or Nikon. However, there's still plenty of choice for all but the heaviest Lens Buying Addicts.
Most of the pictures in my gallery were taken with the Pentax *ist DS, the forerunner of the K100D. The K100D is superior to the *ist DS and should serve you well for a starter camera. At the price they go for, it should certainly be considered.
Regards,
Duncan