n00b looking for first camera

[Fraser.J.]

Well it's my 21st next month so thinking of getting a decent camera for it.

Budget is around £500/600.

Being a newbie to this type of thing I can't help but think this is a good deal?

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80640/show.html

Any reasons to avoid or will it be a good first camera?

Thanks for any advice guys!!

 

[Joe#]

I had a 600d for christmas and I'm in love with it

Best thing you can do is go into a store and have a play around with them IMO.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I'd avoid that one personally.. get one with an IS 18-55 lens. That's the older version.

www.camerapricebuster.co.uk

 

[Fraser.J.]

http://www.bignorman.com/product/Pr...s 55-250mm IS MKII Twin Kit /ProductID/13473/

Looking at this? Also the first bundle with 32GB card, battery and case.

Do you guys think this is the one to go with?

Also has anyone used this site? Looked at reviews online and some trust it and some don't!

Cheers

 

[Joe#]

I'd personally go for this.

Then buy the memory card/cases etc separate.

 

[long_guts]

I bought my 550d through bignorman.comand all was fine. Takes a bit longer for delivery than most places though but nothing outrageous!

I bought
http://www.bignorman.com/product/Pr...e-Upgrade-to-IS-MK-II-Lens!)/ProductID/11811/

http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=14624

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0016J7VD8/?tag=cliospnet01-21

http://www.mymemory.co.uk/SDHC/Integral/Integral-16GB-Ultima-Pro-SD-Card-(SDHC)---Class-10

Totals £616.38

 

[Fraser.J.]

When comparing the 600 against the 550 I couldn't actually see any real difference to warrant the extra cost?

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/Compare/CompareFeatures.html?productTypeId=481

 

[19sam92]

When comparing the 600 against the 550 I couldn't actually see any real difference to warrant the extra cost?

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/Compare/CompareFeatures.html?productTypeId=481

I didn't think it worth the extra money when I bought my 550D, only real difference is the flip out screen and it shoots 1080p video at 60fps instead of 30fps like the 550D.

 

[Joe#]

^Exactly that. I just liked the idea of the screen to be honest.

550d here

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0037KM0F8/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Matthew]

I went for the 550D, so easy to use as a "noob" would definatly recommend one.

 

[Fraser.J.]

Ahhh think I may go for the 600d then as I like the idea of the screen aswell!

http://www.bignorman.com/product/Pr...s-55-250mm-IS-MKII-Twin-Kit-/ProductID/19433/

First bundle worth it?

Definitly want a second battery!

 

[Andy.]

I don't know if the xxxD range has changed, but I never needed a 2nd battery when I had my 350D and have done entire days shooting with 5-600+ photos with my 5DII and there was still plenty of power left. Unless you won't be near a power socket for days, or need to film/ use live view for an entire day, then a spare battery really isn't needed.
DSLRs have very different power consumption to their compact counterparts.

Re the bundles, I'd avoid a holster bag, you'll only replace it with something else after a couple of months. The camera and lenses are good though.

 

[Matthew]

My 550D will do two or three days after a full charge.

 

[Joe#]

+1. No need for 2 imo.