Digital SLR camera

[Ric_]

Indeed, however I doubt he's gonna buy a £2k camera for his first one

 

Indeed... just pointing out what the crop factors are. Of course a 1Ds or early 5D can be had for £500-£600.

[K.C.Leblanc]

Canon & Nikon both do some excellent 50mm prime lenses at f1.8 & below, that will give you very clear, crisp images (much better than a zoom lens - less glass in the way) and don't cost all that much, as glass goes.

 

Hope some of this waffle helps!

 

The Nikon 50mm 1.8 doesn't have a focusing motor in the lens so won't autofocus on the d3100.

[mac_shinobi]

Indeed, however I doubt he's gonna buy a £2k camera for his first one

 

Not unless edugeek or someone on edugeek is paying