Originally Posted by btaylor
By my count, you're not seconding it, you're seventh-ing it... []
Originally Posted by btaylor
By my count, you're not seconding it, you're seventh-ing it... []
Originally Posted by neuroanatomist
I'll eat it! No--I'll ate it. Oops!--I'll eighth it.
450D + 17-55/2.8 IS is an awesome combination.
Originally Posted by ShutterbugJohan
Agreed![]
Originally Posted by neuroanatomist
Hehe yeah I did notice that but couldn't be bothered counting back all the way through the post. At least some of us have plenty of spare time on our hands [:P]
Either way it sounds like Darren's got a fairly definitive answer. [Y]
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Darren, The 50D gets my vote and this is why.
1. Once you start reading and learning you will want a 50D or better within 6 months and you will probably regret not getting the 50D when you had the chance.
2. Although I do agreethat better glass and lesser body will yield a better hit rate than the opposite, you should start out with the best body you can afford then get whatever lens you have change for. Then learn the camera, do some reading and practiceyour craft. You will then have a much better idea of the type of glass that will best suit your purposes yet still fall within the limits of your pocket book.
3. Most adult men find the 50d much more comfortable to handle and shoot with----I hated the feel and controls of my 400D.
4. If you go with The 50D consider buying to EFS 60 2.8 Macro or theEF 50/1.4 both are less than the zoom, have decent reviews and image quality and would probably meet your short needs very well.
Good luck
Bob
Bob
Originally Posted by bob williams
That should read "short term needs"
Bob
Many thanks to everyone who has responded - the advice has been a great help.
The majority of respondents have opted for the 450d and that was the choice I was leaning towards in the beginning.
I can hardly wait to get started.
Originally Posted by Darren
Great! You're welcome!
Good choice! []Originally Posted by Darren
Be sure to let us all know when you get it. []Originally Posted by Darren