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Good/Bad Purchase?

  • 31-12-2009 6:14pm
    #1
    Nozebleed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭


    Hi...I've decided to buy a camera in the january sales. I was in my local camera store in tallaght today and here's what i was offered.

    1.Nikon D3000 18-105 includes bag and 2g memory card. €579 or if i wanted the larger lens 55-200 it would cost €665

    2.Cannon EOS 1000D 2g memory card 18-55 lens + 75-300 lens + bag for €635

    would it be fair to say the cannon is great value? when i was comparing both i liked the nikon especially the lens they seem bulky/sturdy. probably meaningless.

    any help with the purchase would be appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    GavinZac
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭GavinZac


    To avoid confusion, is the first option an either-or? Either the 18-105 or 55-200? Because two lenses are much better than one, meaning the second option would be a no-brainer.

    Discount the value of the memory cards/bags, those can be picked up on ebay for a tenner. The camera and lenses are paramount.


  • #3
    Nozebleed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,727 ✭✭✭Nozebleed


    yep the 1st option is a single lens offer..but i would go for the larger lens if i were to purchase.
    i agree with you on the 2 lens option..it seems like a good deal..the cannon also has picture preview which i believe could be quite handy..


  • #4
    LeoB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,256 ✭✭✭LeoB


    I would go for the Canon version. Thats not a bad deal. If you are just starting off you have a fair bit of scope going from 18 - 300mm. You also have a big second hand market in Canon gear.

    Good Luck with whatever you choose:)


  • #5
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Go put your hands on each camera before you buy.

    With the Canon, an added battery grip can be great, for balance, never mind the extra battery power.

    The combination or two lenses can also be a good option.


  • #6
    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    Both are good entry level DSLR's. I would not put much emphasis on the Liveview as on a DSLR it's not that useful, though it seems to be important to those who have only shot with a compact before.

    The Canon Kit lenses are very lightweight & not great, though their expensive glass is excellent. The Nikon Kit lenses are much better quality.

    Pick up both cameras & see which suits you best. Go to a few other shops & compare their packages too.

    Both Canon & Nikon are the leading systems & neither make bad cameras.


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