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Canon EOS 1100D DSLR Camera + 18-55mm DC Lens (Refurb) - €220 delivered

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    #242
    Jet Black
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jet Black


    Picked up mine last night. Total cost was €247.11 inc delivery for the £200 one. Very happy with it. Wanted a DSLR for the last few years and this was too good to pass up. The extra lens was a nice bonus.


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    #243
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    A few goodies arrived today :D All perfect, although the Hama lens had a piece of metal sticking out but it just popped back in. The bag I ordered from Amazon was cheap but nice. Didn't like the look of the Amazon Basics one.

    Here's a pic with everything packed away. Will only hold one lens but it'll do for now and loadsa space for accessories :D
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    #244
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,836 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Bag looks good DubDJ..

    .. only picked the AmazonBasics bag up myself (along with the Hama UV Filter and Tripod - expecting those today or tomorrow!) but also looking for a bag for more than one lens.

    Am in no real rush but definitely worth keeping an eye out.


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    #245
    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,425 ✭✭✭jamesd


    This is the bag I went for:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=111071726817

    Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW DSLR Camera Sling Shoulder Bag Backpack Case


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    #246
    ellie2
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭ellie2


    Been keeping an eye on this but missed it again today. I want to buy my first dslr, I'm going traveling in October for a couple of months, I'm debating between the 1100 and the 600. I know there's a huge difference in price but I am considering it an investment....anyone any advice. Thanks


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    #247
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    ellie2 wrote: »
    Been keeping an eye on this but missed it again today. I want to buy my first dslr, I'm going traveling in October for a couple of months, I'm debating between the 1100 and the 600. I know there's a huge difference in price but I am considering it an investment....anyone any advice. Thanks
    I have both. upgraded to the 600 last week after 2 years with the 1100 which I'm now selling.
    for a starter its great and if you get the slightly dearer deal you get a nice zoom.
    if its long term the 600 is good but you only get 1 lense. cost me 400€ with at least 150 for an IS zoom


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    #248
    ellie2
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭ellie2


    Thanks tartan ska where did you buy it for 400. Cheapest I can see is amazon for £409 with £30 cash back. I can't figure out though what warranty is on it.
    Cheers


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    #249
    jay0109
    Registered Users Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭jay0109


    Basq wrote: »
    Sorry, here's the instructions.. worth a shot!

    ---

    Was just messing with an increased shutter speed taking a photo of the kitchen tap with water running..

    4AsiYQ.jpg

    Kinda cool!

    Tried that water tap pic with as high a shutter speed as possible...1/4000 and just lower. But the pics are coming back near pitch dark. So I use the flash and the shutter speed drops back to 1/200.
    Am reading up on this but not understanding why this is happening


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    #250
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,836 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    jay0109 wrote: »
    Tried that water tap pic with as high a shutter speed as possible...1/4000 and just lower. But the pics are coming back near pitch dark. So I use the flash and the shutter speed drops back to 1/200.
    Am reading up on this but not understanding why this is happening
    1/4000 is way too high.. not giving the light enough time to get through.. that's why it dark.

    Mine was taken at 1/80.. but try 1/100 to 1/200 if needs be.


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    #251
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    jay0109 wrote: »
    Tried that water tap pic with as high a shutter speed as possible...1/4000 and just lower. But the pics are coming back near pitch dark. So I use the flash and the shutter speed drops back to 1/200.
    Am reading up on this but not understanding why this is happening

    Your shutter can't sync with the flash any faster than 1/200. You'll just get a black bar covering some of the image.

    Try it at the slower shutter speed, the flash will freeze the water for you. ...not literally, of course. :pac:

    1/180 @ f11. 100 ISO (used an external flash though :D)

    6745224123_74a73bf341_z.jpg


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    #252
    zero19
    Registered Users Posts: 5,641 ✭✭✭zero19


    Nice video here on freezing splashes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUtrNJN_4zY


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    #253
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    zero19 wrote: »
    Nice video here on freezing splashes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUtrNJN_4zY

    That dude's channel is well worth watching, he is very creative and shows how to achieve his shots with minimal equipment.


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    #254
    jay0109
    Registered Users Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭jay0109


    Ok, thanks. It was just the mention of increased shutter speed initially that made me think increasing shutter speed was the way to go.
    On auto, the speed on pics taken is coming out at 1/60. And in TV mode, it's coming out at 1/200


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    #255
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    jay0109 wrote: »
    Ok, thanks. It was just the mention of increased shutter speed initially that made me think increasing shutter speed was the way to go.
    On auto, the speed on pics taken is coming out at 1/60. And in TV mode, it's coming out at 1/200

    Tv is time value - shutter speed priority. You set the shutter speed (max 1/200 with flash up)

    Set it to Av (aperture value) and the shutter speed will change automatically for correct exposure.


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    #256
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    ellie2 wrote: »
    Thanks tartan ska where did you buy it for 400. Cheapest I can see is amazon for £409 with £30 cash back. I can't figure out though what warranty is on it.
    Cheers


    canon uk on ebay.


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    #257
    firstofficerp
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭firstofficerp


    Annoyed I missed out on this as I've been meaning to buy one for a couple of months. I have bit the bullet and bought it off Amazon, worked out at €280 which isn't bad!

    I'm going travelling in September for 10 months, would people recommend I get another lense or am I ok with the one that it comes with? If so, which one and why? Thanks!


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    #258
    Macer123
    Registered Users Posts: 240 ✭✭Macer123


    firstofficerp wrote: »
    Annoyed I missed out on this as I've been meaning to buy one for a couple of months. I have bit the bullet and bought it off Amazon, worked out at €280 which isn't bad! !

    I've also being keeping an eye open to get a good deal on this or similar camera.
    Is the price of €280 from Amazon for the body only, if not can you provide a link. Thanks.


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    #259
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Macer123 wrote: »
    I've also being keeping an eye open to get a good deal on this or similar camera.
    Is the price of €280 from Amazon for the body only, if not can you provide a link. Thanks.

    This deal here is better.


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    #260
    Jet Black
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jet Black


    firstofficerp wrote: »
    Annoyed I missed out on this as I've been meaning to buy one for a couple of months. I have bit the bullet and bought it off Amazon, worked out at €280 which isn't bad!

    I'm going travelling in September for 10 months, would people recommend I get another lense or am I ok with the one that it comes with? If so, which one and why? Thanks!

    If I just got the standard lens and not the 75-300mm that would be the first thing I'd buy for range. Although the standard lens will work in most situations.


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    #261
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Jet Black wrote: »
    If I just got the standard lens and not the 75-300mm that would be the first thing I'd buy for range. Although the standard lens will work in most situations.

    get a zoom if your going away. wouldn't be without mine.


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    #262
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    What a bargain especially with the 300mm zoom lens! :eek:

    It's great to see so many new people getting into SLR photography :D

    For all you aspiring photographers out there, here's a great bit of advice....

    SHOOT IN 'RAW' MODE!

    Explained here:
    10 Reasons Why You Should Be Shooting RAW


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    #263
    DubDJ
    Registered Users Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    DaLad wrote: »
    What a bargain especially with the 300mm zoom lens! :eek:

    It's great to see so many new people getting into SLR photography :D

    For all you aspiring photographers out there, here's a great bit of advice....

    SHOOT IN 'RAW' MODE!

    Explained here:
    10 Reasons Why You Should Be Shooting RAW

    Switched my settings to RAW a few days back and wasn't sure what made it so much better. That article goes into great detail. Very good read.


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    #264
    Tweaky
    Registered Users Posts: 676 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    Back up at a slightly higher price of £ 199 - The laws of supply and demand I suppose. Still very good value.


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    #265
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,836 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Tweaky wrote: »
    Back up at a slightly higher price of £ 199 - The laws of supply and demand I suppose. Still very good value.
    Probably the one with the extra lens..


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    #266
    Jet Black
    Registered Users Posts: 3,843 ✭✭✭Jet Black


    Yep for an extra £25 I got a lens worth £146. Worth the gamble.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290940921625?redirect=mobile


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    #267
    Ron Burgundy II
    Registered Users Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Ron Burgundy II


    Can't see it on canon ebay page. Anyone have a link?


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    #268
    Lemag
    Registered Users Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    Basq wrote: »
    Probably the one with the extra lens..
    Jet Black wrote: »
    Yep for an extra £25 I got a lens worth £146. Worth the gamble.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290940921625?redirect=mobile
    They don't make any mention of the 75-300 lense although nor did they the last time. Strange selling strategy.


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    #269
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Switched my settings to RAW a few days back and wasn't sure what made it so much better. That article goes into great detail. Very good read.

    Only really switch to RAW if you're going to take the time to process each photo. Jpeg is easier to handle and share etc., fine when starting out - let the camera do some of the work for you.


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    #270
    Lemag
    Registered Users Posts: 2,508 ✭✭✭Lemag


    Ron Burgundy II wrote: »
    Can't see it on canon ebay page. Anyone have a link?
    It's shipping to UK only so if you're signed in to ebay.ie you might not see it. If so, sign out and then try clicking on Jet Black's link.


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    #271
    quietsailor
    Registered Users Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭quietsailor


    Jet Black wrote: »
    Yep for an extra £25 I got a lens worth £146. Worth the gamble.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/290940921625?redirect=mobile

    How did you add on the extra lens in the ebay offer?


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