Camera advice.

[Jeff RV]

High. Thinking of buying a Digital slr camera for astro work and general use. Canon seems to be the make most seem to go for WHY? Any help much appreciated.....Jeff

[geppetto]

The Canons seem to be the most popular Jeff.

The EOS 400D which is the latest one or to save a bit of cash,

the EOS 350D which is on it's way out now but great for the job

[Jeff RV]

Hi Philip, Roughly what could i expect to pay, Didn't want hit the wallet to hard, To many Moths might escape.....Jeff

[geppetto]

Jeff

Seen the 350D new for around £380

The new 400 is around £100 pounds more with lens.

[Jeff RV]

Ok, Its not to bad! Seen a few on ebay, My Daughter uses ebay and as we are popping back to UK next week im thinking maybe! but i have never used ebay(worried)would you give it a miss.

[geppetto]

I would go with a dealer when buying a camera Jeff

Not knocking ebay but you need some sort of warrenty on those things.

Search around for best prices..

Good luck

[Stardust]

Jeff

I use ebay a lot, if someone's got a 100% feedback with a high number you should be fairly safe. They won't want to ruin that hard earned rating by selling something duff. I personally wouldn't send a lot of money off to some one witha low rating. Also you can get a feel of what they are like by asking a few questions, even better if you can pick it up. As just said you don't a get a warrantee, so for piece of mind a dealer might be better, though you will pay more. I bought my 300D from a neighbour, it's been great.

Good luck

Dave

[Jeff RV]

Ok Cheers Philip think i will heed your advice.Cheers. Jeff.

[Jeff RV]

Cheers Dave ill keep it in mind. Just one more thing,I noticed Digital SLR's still seem to advertise mirror lock! do they work the same as the old film versions? as i wouldn't of thought a mirror necessary with Digital? I realize of coarse optics are still involved as usual and the need for various focus screens, But from a vibration point of view if you get my meaning? Jeff.