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Upgrading to Canon Eos 500d from Eos350d

  • 12-08-2009 2:46pm
    #1
    floydmoon1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys.
    Just looking for some advise.
    I have the 350 d for about 3 years or more now.
    It has done me well.
    I am getting more into photography now and recently borrowed my sisters 1000d.
    I really liked this camera especially the ease of use in regards quickly changing settings.
    So I am going to new york in a month and was thinking of going to B & H and purchasing the 500D.
    The specs are really impressive but do ye guys think it is a big enough jump from the 350 d to warrant the purchase.
    Should I save a bit more to upgrade say to the next level of 40d,50d,60d etc.

    Thanks for all the help in advance.


Comments

  • #2
    Crispin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 523 ✭✭✭Crispin


    Would get a 40d or above if I were you!!!!!


  • #3
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    Ask yourself

    Is the 350D limiting you in your photography in a way that a 500D would improve that?

    Would the money for a new body be better spent on some new glass instead?


  • #4
    DutchGuy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 218 ✭✭DutchGuy


    I would suggest going for a 40d (or 50d) instead if you feel like you need a new body. I recently upgraded from a 300d to a 40d and the difference is very noticeable.

    I would only bother upgrading to a 500d if you need the video functionality.

    Oh, and a newish second hand 40d will be probably be cheaper than a 500d as well ( I paid 500 for mine).


  • #5
    wersal gummage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,667 ✭✭✭wersal gummage


    i went from the 350d to the 50d - after about two years. main reason i upgraded was the screen on the 50d lets me see what my photos are like before uploading to laptop - i hated the 350d screen. also the 50d felt a lot better to hold - i'm a lanky enough git so the 350d always felt like a bit of a toy.

    i still use the 350d the odd time (usually if i'm going somewhere i'm worried about damaging the camera) and the end result is just as good as the 50d.


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