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Camera Assistance

  • 19-01-2009 07:40PM
    #1
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi folks,
    Parents are buying a camera over in Spain at the moment and asked me to price two cameras for them; The canon 450D and 1000D. Forgive me but I dont know much when it comes to buying these type of cameras. I had a look on Komplett and found two different types of 450D and one for 100D but I am unsure the differences.

    Canon EOS 1000D Digital SLR,EF-S 18-55mm €429

    Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR, Body €487
    Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR, EF-S 18-55mm €599

    Any assistance appreciated! Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Pigwidgeon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,590 ✭✭✭Pigwidgeon


    the difference between the two 450D's is that one comes with a lens and the other one doesn't, hence the higher price of the second one.


  • #3
    Ballyman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭Ballyman


    If they haven't got any lenses then you need to buy either of these

    Canon EOS 1000D Digital SLR,EF-S 18-55mm €429
    Canon EOS 450D Digital SLR, EF-S 18-55mm €599

    If they are complete beginners then the 1000D should be perfect for their needs.


  • #4
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    So really the 450D is a better camera and the 1000D is just a beginners camera?


  • #5
    Ballyman
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,822 ✭✭✭Ballyman


    Look at the specs for them. They are both beginners cameras as far as I am aware but there must be some difference to justify the €150 difference.


  • #6
    CabanSail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,046 ✭✭✭CabanSail


    No DSLR is a Beginners Camera. They may be Entry Level DSLR's but they are still serious pieces of Kit.

    They will work OK set to Auto but it's quite a waste.



    I think the 7


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  • #7
    melekalikimaka
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 10,686 Mod ✭✭✭✭melekalikimaka


    CabanSail wrote: »
    No DSLR is a Beginners Camera. They may be Entry Level DSLR's but they are still serious pieces of Kit.

    They will work OK set to Auto but it's quite a waste.



    I think the 7


    I disagree, they are most definitly beginner cameras, surely entry level is the level for beginners??? It's what people start with in the slr world, and to start is to begin.


  • #8
    CabanSail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,046 ✭✭✭CabanSail


    I guess it depends on what you define as being a Beginner. I was thinking of something just a step up from a P&S, like a good compact or bridge.

    These models, like the Nikon D40/D60 would be where a lot of people start with a DSLR.

    I guess it's all bad terminology.

    Still both good cameras if you are looking for a DSLR.

    I see the 7dayshop have a clearance on Canon 400D Body only for £279.00


  • #9
    Sully
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 24,068 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sully


    Thanks folks. Appreciated.


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