Thank you so much for all your advice, I'm not sure if I'm more confused or not now though LOL!!  Basically it was the mounts I was confused about and wanted to make sure that a none-Canon lens would fit, but I think I've understood that bit now.

I've put my purchase of camera and lens into the hands of an expert 'cos I would end up just buying something that sounded good, used probably (which is OK, so long as you know what you're looking for etc, which I DON'T) but would end up disappointed in my own purchase!!

So, although I'm gonna have to wait until my "expert" finds a suitable camera and lens in my budget and then go down to collect it, I think, giving my lack of knowledge and experience with the technical stuff, this is the best option - I just have to learn to have a little more patience!!

Kai - I may very well be interested, but I will need to wait and see what budget I have left after the camera is purchased... I'll IM you if I have any money left over and see if it's still available then. Thanks for the offer xx

Thanks again everyone

Chrissy xx

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