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

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  • #52
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Always wanted to pick up a decent DSLR and this has me very tempted. Seems really good at that price and with only 10 left in stock I'm not sure what to do. It's a toughy. Anybody gotten photo examples?


  • #53
    g0g
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭g0g


    As someone who got my own first DSLR a few months ago I'd recommend this great value tripod from Amazon and I went for this case.

    I know the case is more expensive than other options, but it's a well-known brand with space for lots of stuff inside (one or two more lenses) plus has a waterproof cover etc.

    The tripod may not be as perfect as a hundred quid job but for that price you can't complain! I'm 185cm and it can go up to or above my eye level.

    I'd also recommend investing in a spare battery - I've found a cheap ebay one does the job grand.


  • #54
    g0g
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭g0g


    For anyone looking for a course it's also worth keeping an eye on http://www.dealpage.ie/ each day to see if there are any cheap ones going. They crop up every now and then. At the moment livingsocial have a Cork-based one on offer. I bought the Dublin night-tour one myself earlier this year to try my hand at long exposure shots, but probably would have been better to start off with a basic course!!!:)


  • #55
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Always wanted to pick up a decent DSLR and this has me very tempted. Seems really good at that price and with only 10 left in stock I'm not sure what to do. It's a toughy. Anybody gotten photo examples?

    check out a few I took on dublinphotographyonline.com with my 1100 in the botanic gardens.


  • #56
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    g0g wrote: »
    For anyone looking for a course it's also worth keeping an eye on http://www.dealpage.ie/ each day to see if there are any cheap ones going. They crop up every now and then. At the moment livingsocial have a Cork-based one on offer. I bought the Dublin night-tour one myself earlier this year to try my hand at long exposure shots, but probably would have been better to start off with a basic course!!!:)


    general feing on the photography forum is to save your money.
    nothing Google, practice and joining A camera club won't be teach you.
    the forum offers a lot of help as well.


  • #57
    zero19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,641 ✭✭✭zero19


    Just be careful with some of the DX stuff, bought a filter from them before and the threads were damaged.


  • #58
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    As of 5 minutes ago its gone. Was gonna sleep on it, guess I slept too long :(


  • #59
    Omega28
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    whats the likely hood of them stocking them again? I was going to purchase last night but like others I decided to sleep on it, wish I didn't now:(


  • #60
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Dylanmc111 wrote: »
    whats the likely hood of them stocking them again? I was going to purchase last night but like others I decided to sleep on it, wish I didn't now:(

    people haven't learnt. never sleep on a bargain.


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  • #61
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    zero19 wrote: »
    Just be careful with some of the DX stuff, bought a filter from them before and the threads were damaged.


    buy a hama filter and you won't go wrong. it will also protect your lense as well as filtering.


  • #62
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Thea Shallow Sawdust wrote: »
    general feing on the photography forum is to save your money.
    nothing Google, practice and joining A camera club won't be teach you.
    the forum offers a lot of help as well.

    University of Youtube. :D


  • #63
    adox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,018 ✭✭✭✭adox


    Try and find some like minded people near you and go out shooting with them. You will learn loads and it will encourage you to get out.

    I've only owned a DSLR for 2 months but found a local, informal, camera group and gone out with some of them umpteen times in those few weeks and have learnt loads, even though I'm still much a beginner. Even going out for an evening with 3 or 4 people and not getting any decent shots is still very enjoyable.

    YouTube is great as well for learning. But just get out and start taking shots and learn as you go. I've had a fantastic 2 months with my camera(as has my wallet!) so far and am wondering why I didn't buy one sooner. :)


  • #64
    coffee to go
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭coffee to go


    The 1.8 50mm is undoubtedly the best investment you will make for this camera, as working with a prime will teach you about depth of field control, the prevention of facial distortion etc. Plus it will deliver stunningly sharp shots that go far beyond the price point.

    Also: If you're looking for a walkaround lens that can deliver both wide angles and good longer focal lengths for portraits, whilst still being able to deliver nice shallow depth and field, the Tamron f2.8 17-50mm is another excellent investment.


  • #65
    marko93
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    Did I see one of you lads trying out his new 1100D in town today up past trinity? :P


  • #66
    DubDJ
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    Damn this thread. It's kickstarted my want/need for a DSLR camera. Should of really went for the 1100D though. Really good price, so I'm keeping my eyes peeled for another deal like this.


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  • #67
    lindtee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,396 ✭✭✭lindtee


    Is it worth paying the extra £5 for the sansdisk extreme or Lexar professional 400x over a sansdisk ultra sd card? (All 16gb) Would a novice like myself notice any difference between the cards?

    Any recommendations for a decent bag for the camera?


  • #68
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    lindtee wrote: »
    Is it worth paying the extra £5 for the sansdisk extreme or Lexar professional 400x over a sansdisk ultra sd card? (All 16gb) Would a novice like myself notice any difference between the cards?

    Any recommendations for a decent bag for the camera?

    I thought the only difference between them is the transfer speeds when copying files etc. A better brand would be a bit more reliable too such as Sandisk, but in terms of the actual camera I don't think it makes a difference. I'm no photographer so I could be wrong but I thought the better the Class, the faster you can copy the files.


  • #69
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    Back in stock ;)
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-1100D-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-DC-Lens-Refurbished-/390616088767?clk_rvr_id=493863460220


  • #70
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Cheers mk..

    .. marked as 'Unexpired' and update link in OP with new one.


  • #71
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    I was gonna hold out and go for one of the newer models, but as it's my first DSLR I decided on this instead to get started with. Just changed my mind this morning. Thanks Basq and muppetkiller i'll be ordering now :D


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  • #72
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Best of luck with it DubDJ.. once you start taking a few shots, you'll be hooked.

    Was all set to try and get some shots last night of the super moon.... but couldn't see it at all with the clouds last night in Sligo. Was gutted! :(


  • #73
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    I was thinking the same last night. It's been outside my window the past two nights and looked amazing. Perfect opportunity to test out a new DSLR.


  • #74
    Barr
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    Sold out already


  • #75
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭gar


    Got it...

    Crash course here I come!!

    Anyone recommend a bag?

    Gar


  • #76
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,018 ✭✭✭Barr


    Can't believe I have missed this again :mad:


  • #77
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Barr wrote: »
    Can't believe I have missed this again :mad:
    Keep an eye on the Canon outlet on Ebay... it's appeared on either 4 or 5 different occassions in the past 10 days.


  • #78
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,018 ✭✭✭Barr


    Basq wrote: »
    Keep an eye on the Canon outlet on Ebay... it's appeared on either 4 or 5 different occassions in the past 10 days.

    Will do .I have the seller added to favourites. When I logged on to ebay there was 6 available. Then I refreshed and they were all gone in about a minute: :eek:


  • #79
    g0g
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    gar wrote: »
    Got it...

    Crash course here I come!!

    Anyone recommend a bag?

    Gar
    See my post earlier in the thread.


  • #80
    gar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭gar


    g0g wrote: »
    See my post earlier in the thread.


    Cheers

    must have missed it

    Gar


  • #81
    dave oc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 825 ✭✭✭dave oc


    Quick question about using parcel motel for this (in case it comes back again):

    Do I need to set both my ebay and paypal address to the PM one in Belfast? I've used PM before but not for ebay only amazon.

    Thanks!


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  • #82
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Dave6195 wrote: »
    Quick question about using parcel motel for this (in case it comes back again):

    Do I need to set both my ebay and paypal address to the PM one in Belfast? I've used PM before but not for ebay only amazon.

    Thanks!
    As long as your Paypal shipping address is Parcel Motel (as below on Paypal receipt), you should be fine..

    5ETJ4y.jpg


  • #83
    dave oc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 825 ✭✭✭dave oc


    I wonder will ebay let me confirm the purchase if my address is in Ireland and it only ships to UK. I'll probably just set both to the PM address to be safe.


  • #84
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    With PayPal you actually can't change your country of residence once you've set up your account. So your not able to add the Parcel Motel address to your PayPal account. All you can do is add it to your eBay. I did that and still have my normal address on PayPal. On eBay I selected the Parcel Motel address I added and it's down as shipping to that on the PayPal receipt.


  • #85
    dave oc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 825 ✭✭✭dave oc


    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-1100D-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-DC-Lens-Refurbished-/390616131391?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item5af289273f

    seems to be back at a slightly dearer price? still worth it??


  • #86
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Dave6195 wrote: »
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Canon-EOS-1100D-Digital-SLR-Camera-18-55mm-DC-Lens-Refurbished-/390616131391?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_DigitalCameras_DigitalCameras_JN&hash=item5af289273f

    seems to be back at a slightly dearer price? still worth it??
    Yeah, think that's been there all along.. Inquitus bought one of those earlier in the thread just before the £175 one re-surfaced!
    DubDJ wrote: »
    With PayPal you actually can't change your country of residence once you've set up your account. So your not able to add the Parcel Motel address to your PayPal account. All you can do is add it to your eBay. I did that and still have my normal address on PayPal. On eBay I selected the Parcel Motel address I added and it's down as shipping to that on the PayPal receipt.
    No, you definitely can have multiple addresses on Paypal including those not in your country of residence.

    6WF3ET.jpg


  • #87
    jokeman
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    Basq wrote: »
    ...No, you definitely can have multiple addresses on Paypal including those not in your country of residence....

    6WF3ET.jpg
    Can I change my PayPal address to another country?

    No. Due to banking regulations, you can not change your address to a country that is different from the country you used when you opened your account. If you're moving abroad, you’ll need to close your existing account and open a new account. If you maintain residences in 2 countries, you can have 2 PayPal accounts as long as only one is a Premier or Business account. https://www.paypal.com/ie/webapps/helpcenter/article/?solutionId=10475&topicID=11400024&m=TCI


  • #88
    Kenny Logins
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    You're only adding a delivery address.


  • #89
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    I tried adding a new delivery address yesterday and it wouldn't let me change the country to the United Kingdom.


  • #90
    RasTa
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    You change your address before you pay going through the eBay checkout.


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  • #91
    psicic
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    Yeah, in case it helps:
    1. You don't go to add new address in Paypal - it won't allow the UK address
    2. When you click 'buy it now' or 'pay for item' on eBay, you go through the eBay checkout.
    3. Here you get a choice of what address to use. (OR, as in this case, an error message saying the product can only be delivered to the UK - please input a new address).
    4. Enter the UK address as per Basq's instructions above
    5. This will transfer accross to Paypal - and you now have your UK address to use via Paypal whenever you want


  • #92
    jamesd
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    Anyone recommend a case/bag for this camera?


  • #93
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    jamesd wrote: »
    Anyone recommend a case/bag for this camera?

    +1 to that. I seen the one posted earlier in the thread, but any others?


  • #94
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    For anyone interested in quality of the photos.. am putting together a portfolio website (still early days yet.. no logo etc.) but there's about 10 - 11 photos up there.

    Brian Basquille Photography

    Am hardly using it to it's full potential yet but took about 50 photos over 10 - 15 minutes walking around the house before dinner, and got a few decent shots. I'll get more selective in time but that's what I kept out of those 50 or so.

    Particularly like the spider-web shot:

    5adLT2.jpg


  • #95
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Really great shots Basq and absolutely love the website design. Is that a template you used or from your own design?

    Didn't expect the shots to look that good tbh. Is this your first time at photography? Also are you using just the standard lens or is it the one you bought via Flubit?


  • #96
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    DubDJ wrote: »
    Really great shots Basq and absolutely love the website design. Is that a template you used or from your own design?
    Thanks DubDJ. It's a Wordpress theme... I do web-design but am first and foremost a Wordpress fiend, and it's a theme called TheAgency (doing lots of modifications to it though.. the theme is more for a portfolio and not single shots but I'm proficient in PHP so it's a mixture of theme and custom work).
    DubDJ wrote: »
    Is this your first time at photography?
    Yep.. first time at it. These were all taken using the AV (Aperture priority) setting, so aperture is chosen by myself but shutter speed is chosen by the camera... yeah, think that's it. Still trying to finish 'Understanding Exposure' but think that's the gist of it, though I'm open to correction.
    DubDJ wrote: »
    Also are you using just the standard lens or is it the one you bought via Flubit?
    Nope, this is the standard 18-55mm lens kit supplied with the camera actually.

    Am expecting the 50mm tomorrow.. but the lens kits is more than capable of getting some good shots.


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  • #97
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    It gives me hope seeing how well some of the shots have turned out for you and you've only got the camera a few days. I hopefully can manage getting the hang of things in the coming months. Gonna jump on that book too, seems highly recommended online.

    There's gonna be a lot of new photographers around Ireland thanks to your Bargain Alert. And thanks for the tip, gonna check out that WP theme. Looking for something along the lines and have the web hosting ready to go. Thanks again, you've been really helpful throughout the thread.


  • #98
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    DubDJ wrote: »
    It gives me hope seeing how well some of the shots have turned out for you and you've only got the camera a few days. I hopefully can manage getting the hang of things in the coming months.
    Probably 98% of shots I took on Friday evening after I got the camera were horrid.. read the few chapters of 'Understanding Exposure' and got the basics and some of the terminology and it made a huge difference.

    Now I still ditched 80% of the photos I took this evening, but it's definitely making a difference.
    DubDJ wrote: »
    There's gonna be a lot of new photographers around Ireland thanks to your Bargain Alert. And thanks for the tip, gonna check out that WP theme. Looking for something along the lines and have the web hosting ready to go. Thanks again, you've been really helpful throughout the thread.
    No worries..

    .. if you need help setting up Wordpress or setting up any of the themes, give me a shout. Would be glad to help!


  • #99
    DubDJ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,359 ✭✭✭DubDJ


    Basq wrote: »
    Probably 98% of shots I took on Friday evening after I got the camera were horrid.. read the few chapters of 'Understanding Exposure' and got the basics and some of the terminology and it made a huge difference.

    Now I still ditched 80% of the photos I took this evening, but it's definitely making a difference.


    No worries..

    .. if you need help setting up Wordpress or setting up any of the themes, give me a shout. Would be glad to help!

    I've thought myself a little basic web editing in the past, and also used WP and found it pretty straightforward so i'll be ok hopefully, but thanks very much for the offer.

    Your definitely getting the hang of it by looking at some of those pics. I thought it would take months to get to that stage. Gonna order some of the DX stuff you mentioned earlier too. Should have them sometime in 2014 :D


  • #100
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,032 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Picked up my 50mm lens this morning.. so will give that a test drive this evening.


  • #101
    uck51js9zml2yt
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    Basq wrote: »
    Picked up my 50mm lens this morning.. so will give that a test drive this evening.

    basq. how long did the camera take to arrive in sligo from canon and pm.

    mine shipped today but my pm in Dublin and I'm in achill. would it make it to castlebar by the weekend if I changed it now. it shipped thus morning.
    thx


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