Canon dSLR body choice (1 Viewer)

mollymawk

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• Apr 25, 2010

• #1

I am about to purchase a re-furb Canon body for my son. He will have (carefully controllled) access to my lenses so the choice of lens that comes with it (if any) is largely irrelevant.

For about the same price (about £340 delivered with short zoom and 12m warranty) I can get either a 1000D or a 400D.

Are there fundamental reasons why one would be a better choice than another given the intended use - which is general photography but with the occasional use of my L series 400mm f/5.6 and 500mm f/4 lenses?

Any thoughts?

 

HokkaidoStu

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• Apr 25, 2010

• #2

I think the 400D has more FPS (3 vs 1.5 I seem to recall) but the 1000D has live view?

Otherwise the specs are very similar. £340 sounds a bit steep though...............how much does a a new 500D/550D cost?

 

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h14nha

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• Apr 25, 2010

• #3

Hi,
I thought that £340 was a tad expensive for a 400/1000. I 'hate' doing this, but I've seen 450d's for about £380 which has 3.5 fps and live view.
Also if your ever in the market to adopt, I could sure get to like lending a 500 F4.....
Ian

 

mollymawk

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• Apr 25, 2010

• #4

I'd be quite happy to get a 450D for that price. Do you know where? I am looking at the Canon Outlet on Ebay at the moment. I'd like to avoid 2nd hand but a refurb with a warranty seems fine.

I am not really in the market for adoption. Two's enough particularly to keep them in cameras.

 

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h14nha

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• Apr 25, 2010

• #5

Hi
I'm not quite sure of the forums rules regarding naming buyers so have sent you a PM.
Ian

 

bob hastie

Well-known member

• Apr 25, 2010

• #6

Mifsuds have a few bodies available 2nd hand at prices cheaper than you have quoted and they're only just down the road from you at Brixham,you could take a trip down to Yarner Woods early one morning and then carry on down to see them.
See here
http://www.mifsuds.com/acatalog/Used_Canon_EOS_Bodies.html
Also Tim Taylor has a list of other 2nd hand dealers on his website here
http://www.wildimaging.co.uk/Second...pment/Second-Hand-Photographic-Equipment.html
Hope this help

 

hollis_f

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• Apr 26, 2010

• #7

Yes, I'd recommend a second-hand 30D for £309 at MPB. Their second-hand stuff comes with 6 month's warranty.

 

mollymawk

Well-known member

• Apr 26, 2010

• #8

I've already got a 30D!

Its my sole body and with 24,000 trouble free actuations, appears bomb proof. My son isn't keen on it as he finds it heavy and bulky whereas he likes the feel of the xx0D series. The plan was he would use a 2nd hand smaller body while I plod on with my 30D until I can justify a 7D. Then we'd decide which of the other bodies to get rid of - the 30d or the xx0D. Although the poor trade in value of the 30D probably means it will be worth keeping as a back up/dirty work body.

In the end this will come down to judgement (mine) but your thoughts so far are very helpful. Keep them coming.

 

Cardamom Pod

Very well, Dr. Humorous Droll

• Apr 28, 2010

• #9

If google currency translator is correct, 350 GBP-or euros- is about US $540, which would get you a new 450d with 18-55mm lens here. I have the 450D, and I think it would be be an excellent choice for your son.

 

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andrew_s

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• Apr 28, 2010

• #10

Unfortunately US prices don't translate to UK prices very well. For sticker prices, it's closer to $1 = £1 than what the exchange rate would give.

Best prices for a 450D body seen to be about £440, less £30 cashback, from a UK dealer, or about £380 for grey imports

 

mollymawk

Well-known member

• Apr 30, 2010

• #11

Just bought one from the Ebay Canon Outlet: A refurbished Canon EOS 400D with 18-55 mm lens and a year's warranty for £270. I think this is a good deal.

I got my 500mm f/4, a printer and two other Canon compact cameras through this route. Well worth a look.

Thanks for all your thoughts.