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Crepuscular

good stuff.

what equipment were you using?

(Baron Samedi - sale must end, Sun 12 Feb 2006, 23:38, archived)

Thanks

It's an EOS 10D with a Sigma 10-20mm lens.

What about you?

(F1Monkey, Sun 12 Feb 2006, 23:42, archived)

nothing at the moment

looking to invest when I've got the necessary funds, so I like to do some research!

(Baron Samedi - sale must end, Sun 12 Feb 2006, 23:46, archived)

Well, I'd personally

recommend going for something a bit older than the current 'favourites' - basically, you can get really great images out of anything 6+ megapixels, be it Canon 10D, Canon 20D, Nikon D70, Nikon D50. All are rated for more photos than you could think of taking, I guess the only problem is batteries, just make sure you have a few new ones. Move to DSLR, even if it's old and cheap (£400 would get you something excellent) and you'll be amazed by how shit everyone else's photos are.

(F1Monkey, Sun 12 Feb 2006, 23:49, archived)

Oh, and of course

the 300D and 350D will kick the arse out of any point-and-shoot, just make sure you get a decent lens

(F1Monkey, Sun 12 Feb 2006, 23:51, archived)

*takes notes*

ta!

(Baron Samedi - sale must end, Sun 12 Feb 2006, 23:55, archived)

: )

I'd say that no matter how much you're tempted, buy the cheapest DSLR you can, and the most expensive lens - the difference from 6 - 8 mpx is nothing, but standard - L lens (for Canon) is just enormous. Go for it, and good luck!

(F1Monkey, Sun 12 Feb 2006, 23:57, archived)