Chasing a DSLR for the old man to take around Australia on his camping trip.

The cheaper the better... dont care what make as its only to take photos of bush!

PM WHY.

Thanks guys!
jase

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your always welcome to take my 550D for as long as you need.

it's not like it gets any use for me, other than pics of the dog

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No problems with spending as little as possible, BUT

You get to see some amazing stuff when your out and travelling, and you may not get back to the same spot, or if you do, it wont be the same.

Buy the best you can afford, and put the camera in a good camera bag, Lowepro etc with a water proof cover, which acts as a dust protector in the bag as well.

Or look at a an upper end pocket camera, with a big zoom.

I travel with my 7D and a 100-400mm lens attached. Got some really nice shots of some dingos and another of some wedge tailed eagles, others on the trip couldnt get. Its also the same I use, (plus a shorter lens) for my rally photography. (Protected from dust with an old umbrella skin to act as a dust cover.)

Just my 2 cents worth.

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Thanks Mike but I cant trust Dad with your camera :P

Jeckle: Yeah I used to do photography as a business many years ago but since he is going in about 1 months time, I wont have enough time to teach him everything he needs to know. Many of the nights he will be camping and in freezing conditions so I dont want to get him something that is too expensive just to get ruined. He has a P&S but has already outgrown it.

Ive already got him all the accessories to take away... except the camera and lens.

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Pentax K100D DSLR Camera+18-55mm Lens+accessories REDUCED PRICE | Digital Cameras | Gumtree Australia Perth City - East Perth

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http://www.harveynorman.com.au/homep...55mm-lens.html

It says $322 on the homepage and at the bottom. Don't know why it says $358.

Thanks for the help guys!

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I have my Canon 600D which has 21mpx of goodness and a twin lens kit (18-55mm and 55-250mm) would be the perfect travel package

http://www.perth-wrx.com/vb/quokka/5...cessories.html

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