Best camera for rooftopping?

[Cøldnorth]

I need a DSLR camera that's not too expensive, around £200. It will mostly be used for night time photography. And It would also need to be good for recording as well. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Lord Oort]

2nd hand Canon or Nikon. You'll also want a wide angle lens. I only use Canon so cant speak for Nikon but something around the 400D mark would be within your budget.

 

[johnny gomez]

i use an old nikon d40 ... works well at night with a bit of fiddling ... down side is no live view

 

[obscurity]

i use an old nikon d40 ... works well at night with a bit of fiddling ... down side is no live view

Live view....one of the most unnecessary features on a camera ever! haha.
D40s can still get a few good images though they have a very small sensor so not great in low light compared to modern equivalents

 

[johnny gomez]

true live view is unnecessary unless your a blind git like me :

 

[mrwhite]

its not what camera is best its how you use it and how to use it at night

 

[didiclimbit]

2nd hand Canon or Nikon. You'll also want a wide angle lens. I only use Canon so cant speak for Nikon but something around the 400D mark would be within your budget.

Nikon D3200 and a 12-24mm lens is the best combination. DSLR are chunky though, and I use a D5200