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digital SLRs? 100% Clueless

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tony_danza:
I've got a 450D and I'm a beginner.

I find it easy enough to use and the auto settings are excellent & intuative enough for when you've not got time to be messing around with stuff and want a quick 'snap'. When you have got time, there's a mind boggling amount of stuff they'll do too.

The only reason I chose it over the Nikon was because there's seemingly more choice in aftermarket bits available for Canons and those bits are cheaper too compared to Nikon upgrades. I might be wrong, but that's how it looked to me.

Toptrump:
I too am a complete beginner although I managed to splash out about £600 on a camera and lens.  I have a Canon 400D and the reason for that is other peoples opinion of the 350D the model it replaced and the price compared to others.  I don't think there is any reason to go deeper into the camera price range at the beginner stage as the costs just go skywards.  On top of that I got the Canon 55-250 lens because it was mainly for learning motorsport.

I always use the Manual mode and try and learn as I am taking pictures.  But if it all goes wrong throw it in auto and take some shots.

neo66:
My dad got me the Cannon 450d, awesome bit of kit. Liveview with it compared to the nikon at the £400/500 mark.
Got good awards and reviews. Took it to Canada the last time I went, quite robust under extreme circumstances.

cal tdi:
 :happy2:

some good info to get my teeth into

cheers guys

TomB:
I wonder what issues people are having with their 350d's as mine has been fine after 3 years!

I'd recommend it to any beginner, along with a couple of second hand lenses, filters and a tripod.  Then the fun begins! :)

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