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Bought a canon 450D. Next steps?

  • 24-11-2008 10:57am
    #1
    deisebabe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭


    Hi guys,
    I've recently purchased a 450D...Just wondering what type of upgrade plan would you recommend? i.e. Is it a better lens I would purchase next? Or some form of external flash? Basically is there a best practise to move forward with this camera??! If I'm buying a next size lens...Wat would you recommend?

    Cheers


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  • #2
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Get out there and take some photos first!!

    See what you like taking photos of, and upgrade depending on that - There's lots of specialised gear, but there's no point blowing money on that if it's not your thing!


  • #3
    deisebabe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭deisebabe


    yeah i've taken loads of photos....mainly i seem to be taking them at weddings...funny how all ur mates get married at the same time!
    The thing with the pictures is that when I zoom in it really is a case of getting so far but not being able to do really good close-ups of the person from further away.
    As for the evening indoor pics(lights are low!) the flash only works to a certain distance. I guess I'd prioritise the lens.....I know a higher spec lens is required....but dont want to break the bank either...


  • #4
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Well, for a handy upgrade, most people here have the Canon 50mm 1.8, you can get it online, all in, for about 100 quid - Check out lens reviews on www.fredmiranda.com

    There's a link in the FAQ thread about the 50mm 1.8 aswell


  • #5
    Cabaal
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 28,536 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cabaal


    Go out take photos and see how things go, however I'd also have to recommend Canon 50mm 1.8 to buy on-line, well worth it! :)


  • #6
    deisebabe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭deisebabe


    cheers guys,
    will invest in that so....baby steps and all! :)


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  • #7
    Deliverance XXV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,757 ✭✭✭Deliverance XXV


    I just got me a 450D a little over a week ago too. Be careful as you can spend more money quicker than you think. I just got a 28-300 f3.5-6.3, a 50mm 1.8, the necessary filters+lens hoods, a gorillapod, a shutter release cable, extension tubes, a spare memory card, spare batteries, a small case and a backpack.

    Now I'm ready :pac:

    Out of all the lenses I'm absolutely loving the 50mm 1.8. For it's price it is suprisingly sharp and will work brilliantly in low light.


  • #8
    DeVore
    Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 32,387 Mod ✭✭✭✭DeVore


    another nifty fifty addict here. You will never spend a more efficient hundred on improving your photographs. Its like upgrade-in-a-box.

    DeV.


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