Advice also please

[Peduk]

Hi
I know you have probably had this question many times, but i am looking to buy Nikon digital camera, upgrade from my olympus SZ-500.

I like the 350D , my questionis can these take any lenses , and for bird photography can you recommend a lense suitable,

hope this sounds right
from rookie camera operater

thanks
steve

[eeyore]

Originally Posted by Peduk

Hi
I know you have probably had this question many times, but i am looking to buy Nikon digital camera, upgrade from my olympus SZ-500.

I like the 350D , my questionis can these take any lenses , and for bird photography can you recommend a lense suitable,

hope this sounds right
from rookie camera operater

thanks
steve

the 350D is a nice camera but it is a canon - As you specifically say you want a Nikon you want to be looking at the D40 or the D80 , or if you have more folding the D200 or Fuji S5pro (the fuji has a nikon lens mount)

You will find with all the major manufactuers that they have bespoke lens mounts - you can get third party lenses from sigma, tamron , tokina etc for most of the major lens mounts but the lenses for any given fit cannot be put on any other system (there are a few adaptors on the market but they really arent worth looking at)

[Chris_Johnstone]

Like Eeyore says, the 350D is a Canon. I own one and I'm quite pleased with the results. I think I'm right in saying the D80 is almost the equivalent... I think it's slightly better.

Canon fit lenses are manufactured by almost everyone and if you're not interested in proprietary lenses, Sigma and Tamron make some decent lenses that a lot of folk here use and probably swear by.

As far as bodies are concerned I think one of the most important aspects is the feel of the camera. I suggest you try a few and see which feels the most comfortable.

Chris

[Peduk]

Opps cant even get me camera name right sry

thanks chaps for reply, much appriciated
regards
steve

[djwa11y]

I recently purchased the Nikon D80 and also own a D70. Be aware that you may need additional/expensive lenses to photograph birds. I suggest you check out the forums at 'nikonians.org' they have forums on both specific Nikon cameras and advice and information on shooting (with a camera) wildlife. Do your research well before you buy.
Good luck
Dave