Thread: New Camera Choice

I would like a canon 500d can anyone recommend this camera

Originally Posted by lro11

I would like a canon 500d can anyone recommend this camera

There are a lot of issues with the new Canon bodies including the expensive models. Do heaps of research on the net before you go for it.
It is a shame because the Canon lens are very good

Originally Posted by Heggs

Ok I was at DSE today talking to the guys about the Sony A200 twin lens kit that they advertised for $887.00, I managed to talk him down as the display stock was his last to $599.00, not bad I thought as Camera house in Leederville are selling the same package for $1199.00.

Buy it. Seriously.

Take a couple of hundred shots over the next couple of weeks, decide which features are valuable to you, etc.

Then if you think you need more ebay it, likely for more than that price based on what I can see listed today. In fact, ebay the body & wide lens and then the tele lens in a different auction. Take the larger pile of cash than you started with an buy what you need based on your experience.

Or if you decide to stay Sony and upgrade to a A330 or whatever, ebay the body, keep the lenses, etc.

Personally I've a Sony A100 and am happy with my choice. If I were doing it again I'd buy a used Nikon D200 from KEH in the US.

Cheers, Steve