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Offline da_ansa

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« on: July 26, 2012, 02:57:42 pm »
Hello i was looking to get started in the world of photography and was wandering what peoples thoughts are regarding the Canon 1100D.

Is it a good entry level camera or is it worth adding a few quid extra and getting something with a higher specification?

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Re: Beginner
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2012, 04:10:37 pm »
I would say, work out what type of subjects you want to take, landscapes, birds (feathered variety), cars, motorsport, Trains etc.... This will give a slightly better bearing on the camera/ lenses you choose.

I personally think Canon make the better cameras over the other brands (I own a Canon 30D) and their lenses are better.   The Canon 1100D i don't know a lot about, so can not full comment. But have a look here at a review of the camera...http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1100D/
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Re: Beginner
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2012, 06:10:17 pm »
I'v just got a 1100d not used it much yet but as a starter camera im very impressed with it sorry not much help For you

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Re: Beginner
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2012, 11:05:21 am »
The 1100d is a newer version of the 1000d which really bought digital slr ownership to a realistic price level for beginners. There is no limit to what you can spend on photography so i would suggest set a budget first . A good compact is as good as a beginners slr and you can have it with you all day without any hassle unlike carrying an slr. Also it depends on what you want to be photographing .

So Set budget then perhaps ask again
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