Just getting into photography, is the 7D a good starter?

[flarimeki38]

I've been using a friend's Nikon d3000 for the past few days, and I want to get my own camera, I found a second-hand deal at 250 euros for the body+2 lenses ( 18-55 and 75-300 ),and I just want to know if it's worth it

Keep in mind that my maximum budget is 250 euros and I don't plan on changing the camera for some years.

[ebiggs1]

Neither of you have had older cameras repaired have you?  Parts can come from sources other than the manufacturers.  They can be cannibalized from other dead ones. Besides who buys a camera depending on whether it can be repaired? Ah, nobody. A camera you have or can afford is better than no camera or one you can't affford.

[Waddizzle]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

Neither of you have had older cameras repaired have you?  Parts can come from sources other than the manufacturers.  They can be cannibalized from other dead ones. Besides who buys a camera depending on whether it can be repaired? Ah, nobody. A camera you have or can afford is better than no camera or one you can't affford.

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I have been servicing electronic gear, primarily microprocessor based electronics, for over 40 years.  How about you?

[John_SD]

@ebiggs1 wrote:Besides who buys a camera depending on whether it can be repaired? 

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Anyone with an IQ over 64, Jethro. Thanks for asking. 

[ebiggs1]

"Anyone with an IQ over 64, Jethro. Thanks for asking."

You are supposed to nice around here.   BTW, I had my F1n serviced last year. When I bought it in 1980 I never gave a thought I would still want it serviced in 2019. But what do I know? I have only been doing photography for five+ decades. I knew that 63 IQ rating would bite me in the end.

[ebiggs1]

"I have been servicing electronic gear, primarily microprocessor based electronics, for over 40 years."

You conceal it well.