Hi everyone
I have been inspired by everyones great photography on the forum and now I want to focus on improving my photography, so obviously the first issue is that of equipment upgrade.
I have never owned a dslr camera, only ever point and shoot. I have decide I want Canon as I like the layout as well as the fact that all my friends and colleagues use them.
I have a budget of £600 max and I would need to purchase from a high street retailer (eg. Jessops) so that I could pay for this over 6 months interest free (I appreciate this might not get me the best deals but hey ho)
I am not really interested in second hand gear as I'm weary of second hand goods of this nature (may consider offers though from forum members - know I can trust you guys )
I have looked at two available deals, basically they are the Canon 550d vs 500d with extra lens, both packages around £600
550d deal details
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/77142/show.html
500d with extra lens deal
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80640/show.html
My thinking is that perhaps at this early stage of my interest in photography, the 500d with extra lens will offer me greater flexibility and scope for experimentingand learning?
I would appreciate if any experienced photographers could offer suggestions on pros and cons of the 2 above camera's / suggestions on which package would suit me best.
Thanks everyone
I have been inspired by everyones great photography on the forum and now I want to focus on improving my photography, so obviously the first issue is that of equipment upgrade.
I have never owned a dslr camera, only ever point and shoot. I have decide I want Canon as I like the layout as well as the fact that all my friends and colleagues use them.
I have a budget of £600 max and I would need to purchase from a high street retailer (eg. Jessops) so that I could pay for this over 6 months interest free (I appreciate this might not get me the best deals but hey ho)
I am not really interested in second hand gear as I'm weary of second hand goods of this nature (may consider offers though from forum members - know I can trust you guys )
I have looked at two available deals, basically they are the Canon 550d vs 500d with extra lens, both packages around £600
550d deal details
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/77142/show.html
500d with extra lens deal
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80640/show.html
My thinking is that perhaps at this early stage of my interest in photography, the 500d with extra lens will offer me greater flexibility and scope for experimentingand learning?
I would appreciate if any experienced photographers could offer suggestions on pros and cons of the 2 above camera's / suggestions on which package would suit me best.
Thanks everyone