Help - Photographing Birds

[Scarlettvegetable]

Hey,

As you may have guessed, I am new to these forums, so firstly - Hello! Im Sara btw

So anywho, I have a few questions that I am hoping all you guys can help me with!

Basically, I want to get into photographing birdies, but I have no idea where to start. For one thing I need a decent camera, and to get the camera I need to understand what I am looking at, which at present, I have no clue!

So, I was wondering if you guys could point me in the right direction of a decent website I can look at to start to get some idea of what I am doing, and also reccommend a camera that is good for a beginner, but that I wont grow out of as my ability increases, if thats possible.

I hope you will take pity on me and help! lol

So, I think that is what I wanted to ask, I had it all in my mind what I wanted to ask but it didnt come out like it was in my head...

Thanks in advance for any help!

Sara

[digi]

Sara

Welcome to the site

First you need to set your budget then decide if you want a compact camera with integral zoom lens or a DSLR with interchangeable lenses. Once you have answered these questions we can be of more help.

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by digi

Sara

Welcome to the site

First you need to set your budget then decide if you want a compact camera with integral zoom lens or a DSLR with interchangeable lenses. Once you have answered these questions we can be of more help.

The Master speaks.

Under Digi's tutorage you will be up and running in no time, and putting most of us to shame.

[digi]

Originally Posted by Boddie

The Master speaks.

Under Digi's tutorage you will be up and running in no time, and putting most of us to shame.

And broke!

[Scarlettvegetable]

Hey Digi,

Budget-wise im not completely sure yet, obviously Id like to get the best I can afford, but it doesnt really help that I am not entirely sure of current prices.

Id like a DSLR with changeable lenses, I know that much lol

So, with regard to budget, maybe you could give a few examples of cameras that may be good for me and I can then set a realistic budget, because I know these things arent cheap...

Also, if you do give examples, please translate into idiot speak! lol

Thanks

Sara

[digi]

Originally Posted by Scarlettvegetable

Hey Digi,

Budget-wise im not completely sure yet, obviously Id like to get the best I can afford, but it doesnt really help that I am not entirely sure of current prices.

Id like a DSLR with changeable lenses, I know that much lol

So, with regard to budget, maybe you could give a few examples of cameras that may be good for me and I can then set a realistic budget, because I know these things arent cheap...

Also, if you do give examples, please translate into idiot speak! lol

Thanks

Sara

Its not so much the cameras as the glass you attach to it, most budget DSLR's give similar image quality but for good image quality you need a good lens.

I would recommend you look at the

Olympus E500 Twin lens kit
Nikon D50
Canon 350D
Konica Minolta 5D

Out of these the Olympus is my choice, do a search on the forums for the cameras and look at the image quality. Its no good buying an expensive camera only to stick a cheap lens on the front.

[Alan]

Welcome to the WAB Forum Beetroot...I mean Scarlettvegetable Never mind recommending websites, you're on the best one now! You'll get all the answers you'll need - if you ask the right questions!

Don't worry Sara, if we can, we'll give you all the help you'll need.

[Scarlettvegetable]

Ok great, I'll look into those! Thanks very much

And thank you for the welcome Alan!

Sara

[John D]

It's worth noting that Dixons (online) have a very good offer on the Olympus E-500 at £399 with the 17-45mm lens and for another £49.99 the 45-150mm lens. Unfortunately the 45-150mm lens is currently out of stock.
I have just ordered the Kit at £399 and getting the Sigma 55-200 F4-5.6 DC from another source at £105.99. This I feel is a very good deal.

[Alan]

Originally Posted by John D

It's worth noting that Dixons (online) have a very good offer on the Olympus E-500 at £399 with the 17-45mm lens and for another £49.99 the 45-150mm lens. Unfortunately the 45-150mm lens is currently out of stock.
I have just ordered the Kit at £399 and getting the Sigma 55-200 F4-5.6 DC from another source at £105.99. This I feel is a very good deal.

I reckon Olympus could corner the entry DSLR market at these kind of prices, as well as a quality product.