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Canon 450d

  • 15-06-2009 11:21am
    #1
    Tri-Newbie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    Hey
    After much researching I've decided to get a Canon 450d as my first 'proper' camera. Basically I'm wondering where to get it at a good price (its €999 in Argos) and whether to go for the two "Lens included with camera - EF-S 55-250mm IS f/4.0-5.6 lens and EF-S18-55mm IS f/3.5-5.6 lens." or go for the one kit lens that comes with the camera at a cheaper price.

    Also, this is being bought for me as a once in a lifetime present so I want to get the best setup I can rather than try it out and buy separate lenses later on.:D


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  • #2
    NORTH1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭NORTH1


    I got mine in Jessops of Newry about a year ago for 700e.
    450D.
    4g card.
    Tamoran 70-300mm (Which I use most).
    Camera bag.
    and the 18-55 Kit lense.

    You should be able to get this cheaper now.


  • #3
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    €599 with kit lens HERE

    Enjoy.:)


  • #4
    AnCatDubh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,393 ✭✭✭AnCatDubh


    Freddie59 wrote: »
    €599 with kit lens HERE

    Enjoy.:)

    Yes but this link has a single lens - the 18 - 55. I think the OP was hoping for a 55 - 250 also.

    OP - i've no idea as regards a deal on it. A lot of people here would take a trip up to Newry to Jessops or some have gone with Gunns of Wexford Street, Dublin. Both would be worth a call. Gunns are apparently (according to previous reports) just the last word when it comes to service. You can also go the foreign route but remember that you are likely to get charged import duty and taxes when you bring in equipment.

    As regards, hoping not to buy separate lens later on - if you get bitten by the bug then the first thing you'll probably crave is a 50mm f1.8 or something similar - have an open mind - it will save you from beating yourself up at a later stage - It's all downhill after that :D

    Good luck and do come back and show us some of the results.


  • #5
    Freddie59
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,679 ✭✭✭Freddie59


    I bought the 17-85 IS lens (40D kit lens) from adverts.ie for just €260. It was retailing at over €500 at the time. So look in there if you're looking for bits and pieces later on.


  • #6
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    NORTH1 wrote: »
    I got mine in Jessops of Newry about a year ago for 700e.
    450D.
    4g card.
    Tamoran 70-300mm (Which I use most).
    Camera bag.
    and the 18-55 Kit lense.

    You should be able to get this cheaper now.

    Been messing around with the same kit(my dad's)
    And the macro feature on the 70-300 is brilliant was amazed by it!
    A very good kit


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  • #7
    Tri-Newbie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭Tri-Newbie


    Thanks for the replies guys, I'll put a bit of thought into it and maybe make a trip to Jessops before I buy. Last time I took any pics of note was with a borrowed kit, with separate light monitor so its been a while. Cant believe I've left it so long before doing this.
    I'll be sure to come back for some feedback on my efforts.
    Thanks Again:D:D


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