Eddie Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I'm looking to buy a camera to take high quality photos (will be mostly used for sporting events). I know that we have a few good photographers on here and I was just looking for a bit of advice. Probably looking to spend 400-800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ste B Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Canon EOS550D http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55-3-5-5-6/dp/B0037KM0F8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1308855977&sr=8-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIML Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Canon all the way, I bought the Canon 500D with IS Lens for £500, it's now £619.99 on Amazon but that's probably because they want people to buy the latest model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 The latest model being the 550D? Worth taking in a bundle with a lens? http://www.fnac.com/Canon-EOS-550D-2-Obj-Canon-EF-S-IS-18-55-mm-f-3-5-5-6-55-250-mm-f-4-5-6/a3086007/w-4 Does that seem worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIML Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The latest model being the 550D? Worth taking in a bundle with a lens? http://www.fnac.com/Canon-EOS-550D-2-Obj-Canon-EF-S-IS-18-55-mm-f-3-5-5-6-55-250-mm-f-4-5-6/a3086007/w-4 Does that seem worth it? I found Amazon to be the cheapest for cameras, some might sell without the IS lens so just make sure you buy the right one. You can find out more about the Canon SLRs here Compare a couple of cameras, job done Sorry giving you a politician's answer ye the IS lens is a defo and that link should tell you the latest models but I'm pretty sure the EOS550D is newer than the EOS500D. Oh and if you fancy a different lens for sporting events here's a few, nice prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchocky Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 The latest model is actually the EOS 600D, in that particular segment. One step up from amateur/entry-level (EOS 1100D), and one step down from enthusiast (EOS 60D). Personally I'm now considering a smaller, enthusiast compact such as the Panasonic LX5, Olympus XZ-1 or even a Canon S95, having used SLR's for the last 10 years or so. The last few years the bulky and huge dSLR has been left at home on 95% of all trips, so why not have a camera that I will actually bring along? That way I will have some pictures to show off when I come home. This obviously depends on your use/needs. I have two small kids which requires quite a bit of baggage other than the camera+lenses. And not to mention the need to carry/attend to one of them a lot of the time. When I'm not with them I usually hike or ski, and the dSLR again is too heavy and bulky, especially if I decide to take a couple of lenses and external flash. I already have one backup compact that tags along, but not quite in the enthusiast bracket. Its a good allrounder, the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX5. A lot of people who buy dSLR's really would be better off with a good compact, although I'm not saying you are one of those, Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'll probably buy through FNAC here in France because of the points that I will get on my FNAC card. Pretty set on the 550D now, but it's just a case of whether I buy it alone and buy lenses after or how I should do it? I'll only be using the camera for pictures with friends/holidays and then sporting events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdpillar Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Not thowing a spanner in the works here but you should investigate the the Micro Four Thirds Format. Excellent quality, very portable. OLYMPUS PEN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Decided to go with the 600D, now just a lens issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slough_rover Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Canon? HA i say. Has to be a Nikon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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