Canon 1000d or a 550d??

[.Adam.]

Had any more thoughts on this mate?

 

[Dunn]

alright mate

erm yea im gonna go tommorow afternoon and have another look
hopefully selling my car within the next few days

so the plan is to buy a phase 1 172 and a camera within the next week or 2

 

[Dunn]

hey everyone again
finally going to buy this camera this week
decided to get the 1000d to learn on as people keep saying ill be paying a premium for hd video which i wont use lol

so its this looking good?? and is the lens the right one with the image stabiliser??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330529377818&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[unofficialPete]

Non IS Lens

Avoid, the IS kit lens is mountains better than the old Non-IS. Although I'm not sure if the IS version was ever the standard package with the 1000d. (?!)

Edit: wtf, just been on camerapricebuster and there is now a 1100D!
http://www.camerapricebuster.com/Canon_EOS_1100D_Body_pc.html

There is also a 18-55mm III & 600D but the new 18-55 is non-IS, probably a new but cheaper version to confuse people...this camera tech lark moves so damn quickly....

but as you've decided get the 1000D with the IS version, its unquestionably better.

 

[Dunn]

Thanks mate thats the answer i was looking for, im sure i needed the is lens


yea i noticed the 1100d but its £500

i think its best to learn on the 1000d as i can sell up at any time and upgrade

 

[Dunn]

you know what i might get the 1100d lol it sounds quite tasty

 

[TOGUSA]

wow the 600d is just a re numbered 550!!!! omg wow a flip out screen!! thats all thats different

 

[Andy.]

+ wireless flash control and a load of other things that might useful for the starting photographer.

 

[JJ!]

Would skip the 1000D TBH, its iso performance is just way doen the scale.

 

[.Adam.]

Would skip the 1000D TBH, its iso performance is just way doen the scale.

+1

I honestly do think you will regret not getting the 500/550 if you are thinking of getting into photography seriously.

Id you're adament about the 1000d though, get the 1100d. 2.2 megapixel better, 0.2inch larger screen etc. for the same money near enough.

 

[JJ!]

As above.... you can pick up a 500d for decent money these days!

 

[Dunn]

i am on a hunt on for the 500d now Lol

wish there was huge differences in price and spec and it would make buying one so much easier

went to jessops and didnt like the 1000d

anyhing wrong with the american/japanese models on ebay

one seller sells alot with good feedback?? so they are genuine, but are there any differences

 

[dunganick]

Any good?

http://www.digitalrev.com/en/canon-...Camera+Body&search_category_id=0&match_type=1

550d is about £80 more....

 

[Dunn]

thanks for that link mate appreciate it

is the main difference between the 550 and 500 the 1080p recording??

this is example of one on ebay an import but alot sell and comes with lens and memory

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CANON-EOS-REB...Cameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item45ef7cd814

 

[dunganick]

Not sure to be honest i'm not too up on the consumer cameras.

But have a look at this link. I can see the following difference - MP, FPS, Better LCD, Higher FPS at 720/1080p, More advanced metering. I'm sure there are other differences.

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/CanonEOS550D/

I would much sooner use Digital Rev than an ebay store. I've just used them again, delivery within a week and cheapest place i could find besides ebay/used.

 

[Dunn]

They are also selling alot of imports on the digitalrev?? have you seen

im looking at the 550d now, it annoys me i cant make up my mind, i do have about 400 to spend at the moment

 

[dunganick]

Yes they only sell imports as far as i know. Still has 12 months warranty (albeit has to be ok'd by the retailer). They also offer the option to try and evade import duty via their ebay shop. That can save you £000's if you dont get caught.

 

[Dunn]

So might as well buy the imports off ebay with the massive feedback on them

 

[dunganick]

If thats what your prefer.

Each to their own, i will walk through fire to avoid using Ebay and Paypal.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Dont get a 1000D. I have one. I hate it. Its too small, the screen is not that great, the kit lens is meh (but that might just be donw to the camera)

The only reason i have one is that i had to buy from currys/comet with an insurance card. I got raped big time for it, well over priced for what you get. ( i think it was £550ish oct 09)

 

[Dunn]

If thats what your prefer.

Each to their own, i will walk through fire to avoid using Ebay and Paypal.

YES but what im saying is are the imports ok if genuine Lol knowone seems to answer that

 

[Dunn]

Dont get a 1000D. I have one. I hate it. Its too small, the screen is not that great, the kit lens is meh (but that might just be donw to the camera)

The only reason i have one is that i had to buy from currys/comet with an insurance card. I got raped big time for it, well over priced for what you get. ( i think it was £550ish oct 09)

Already said not getting the 1000d

didnt like it at all and no live view

 

[dunganick]

Yup they are NOT grey imports. They did a page of Q+A on Talk photography. They even have their own section on there for customer feed back etc...

BTW, Live view is rubbish except for manual focus on stationary objects with the camera supported. Macro shots for instance.

 

[unofficialPete]

Yup they are NOT grey imports. They did a page of Q+A on Talk photography. They even have their own section on there for customer feed back etc...

BTW, Live view is rubbish except for manual focus on stationary objects with the camera supported. Macro shots for instance.

Live View is brilliant, I'm lazy and can set up an exposure in seconds with it & can turn on a histogram for good measure.

 

[Dunn]

i dont care if live view is pointless its something i liked about the 550

 

[Heez]

1000D has live view.

550d is the way forward personally. I have the 1000d and its great as a starter but once you get used to things you want a better body. Plus the 550d does 1080p recording aswell as 60fps 720p recording which is noice!

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

1000D has live view.

550d is the way forward personally. I have the 1000d and its great as a starter but once you get used to things you want a better body. Plus the 550d does 1080p recording aswell as 60fps 720p recording which is noice!

Really? It has live view? I can't seem to find this on my 1000d. Must be missing something then?

 

[Dunn]

No it doesnt Lol spent alot of time in Jessops on saturday

 

[unofficialPete]

google says it does lol, infact this is what a google and yahoo questiosn threw upp...

So, I take it you could not find the instructions on how to use Live View on page 95 of your user manual?

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

PMSL at the google answer.

I honestly didn't think it had it. Just had a quick look at mine.

I don't think i'll be using it though. Doesn't look too great on the 1000d

 

[jenic]

The screen alone is worth going for the 550D over the 1000D, nevermind the quicker fps, better high iso performance etc

 

[Dunn]

1000d didnt have liveview in jessops i can assure you

welll this week is definately decision time as my missus is paying for most for my birthday

 

[.Adam.]

500d. End of debate. Or the new 1100d or whatever it is thats replacing the 1000d?!

 

[Dunn]

but then i end up with the fact for a little more you can get the 550d

i may just get the 500d the 1100d sounds good but has crappy screen according to jessops in comparrison to the 550

 

[.Adam.]

I dont personally see that big an advantage of the 550 over the 500, other than full 1080p video recording, but if you want a camera for full HD video then why get an SLR over a dedicated video camera?!

 

[Andy.]

1000d didnt have liveview in jessops i can assure you

welll this week is definately decision time as my missus is paying for most for my birthday

The 1000D does have liveview. From the Canon site.

I'd probably just go for the 500D over the 550D if the savings warranted it.

 

[PinkoCommie]

The screen alone is worth going for the 550D over the 1000D, nevermind the quicker fps, better high iso performance etc

The screen on the 550D is well worth it. I have a 450D and my mate has a 550D, the difference is stunning, twice the resolution.

1000d didnt have liveview in jessops i can assure you

welll this week is definately decision time as my missus is paying for most for my birthday

If it's anything like my 450D then you have to go into the custom settings menu to enable Liveview in the firstplace.

 

[Dunn]

I dont personally see that big an advantage of the 550 over the 500, other than full 1080p video recording, but if you want a camera for full HD video then why get an SLR over a dedicated video camera?!

i didnt say i did want it for hd video, its a nice addition though if the 500 has a big enough saving over the 550 ill get that

The 1000D does have liveview. From the Canon site.



I'd probably just go for the 500D over the 550D if the savings warranted it

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Well it didnt in jessops or currys and both said it ddnt have live view

 

[.Adam.]

I'd take the Canon websites facts as truth over what some part-time scruff working at Curry's says..

 

[Dunn]

I'd take the Canon websites facts as truth over what some part-time scruff working at Curry's says..

Lol i am just saying what i was told and what i saw, when i was going through the options i couldnt slect live view

if it does have then ill seriously consider it