camera question (or two)
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- Fungal_Bum
I have just been given the chance to buy a Canon 350D with lenses from my Dad. It's definitely more than my budget ($0). Is it worth making some sacrifices for the next 6 months to get this camera for around a grand?
Pros and cons?
Thanks in advance.
- MrDinky0
its your dad, i dont think he will be ripping you off
- Opposite my experience.ismith
- Yeah, you just never know with my family.Fungal_Bum
- its different for you, not everyone's dad is donald trumpMrDinky
- different for ismith that isMrDinky
- ismith0
What lenses does he have?
- Fungal_Bum0
I think it's the lens kit that came with it when they were first available. I guess I just want to make sure it isn't just some poor cousin of a REAL DSLR. Where is it in relation to the 50D?
- MrDinky0
you understand that canon 350D is an old camera. circa 2006. and it is compared with nikon D50.
- MrDinky0
unless you are referring to XT or XTi
- MrDinky0
you also understand that i am talking out of my ass and i know nothing about camera
- ismith0
I wouldn't do it. I think it would be a much better investment to research for a new one that fits your eventual budget and then find the exact lenses that suit you. Like dinky said, it's an older camera and depending on how long you plan to be using it (and what for) it may not be right for you. Have you looked at other new cameras, or are you only thinking about it because the offer came up?
- A new one would be cash or credit which is not possible at the mo. He says I can pay him off over 1 year.Fungal_Bum
- I have been hinting for a new one, but my better half is reluctant to release the funds my way.Fungal_Bum
- I see.ismith
- Fungal_Bum0
Well, a new one is out of the question, and I am not after the "latest and greatest", so is there anything that I would be missing out on by getting something that isn't nearly 3 years old? Apart from megapixels which I don't really care about?
- ismith0
Actually, by a grand... do you mean in Australian dollars? I was thinking USD which seemed like a bit of a rip-off...
- jacobdean0
my humble opinion 350d is moderate comsumer
50d is fancy new prosumer
if i may squeeze in a question rather than start a new thread....?
two options
450d with good glass?
or 50d with kit lens?
shooting architecture bands and portraits
- omgitsacamera0
50% Experience
25% Body
25% Glass- I'd give less weight to the body and more to the lens. But the experience part is right :)Jaline
- Fungal_Bum0
$700 Australian, to quote the figure he mentioned today.
- In that case it's a fair price, as long as everything's in good shape.ismith
- utopian20
Two of my Canon lenses cost between $1,200- to $1,500 alone, not including the camera/back...
- forcetwelve0
i'd get a 400D over a 350D
- jamble0
I've got a 350d, as jacobdean said above, it's an entry level camera but it is a very solid one which does a good job.
The kit lens isn't great but you can pick up decent lenses to use with it. I guess it depends how badly you need a camera now really. It's certainly not a bad camera by any stretch and offers a decent range of features for a "cheap" option.
- Fungal_Bum0
Well, since I wouldn't be using it professionally, it doesn't make sense for me to get a pro camera. I am currently using a fixed lense 4 megapixel camera with no manual exposure, so I think this one will do me unless things get serious. I think I am doing OK with it, but I am geeling its limitations I don't get many flickr comments, so maybe I suck BALLS!
Thanks for all the advice. It has been very helpful.
- Laurent0
350D not recent but:
1. Surely yr dad looked after it
2. As long as it is in good condition buy it
3. If you already struggling for the budget, buy it cheap from your dad
4. it all depends on which level of photos u r interested in > it will do the job as long as the lens and sensor are clean.
5. Put money on a new lens as the 18-55 is slightly poor
6. You could buy a new model every 6 months...so....up to you...
- ok_not_ok0
if ur dad really loves you he'll get you one of this.
- 23kon0
why not sell the camera on ebay for a decent price then put that money towards a new camera. your dad might be up for loaning you the extra money towards a new and better camera. worth asking.
if it is a camera that is a few years old, then i'd do some research into how good the camera actually was back in the day and compared to other cameras these days.
if it was a really expensive DSLR from a few years ago then chances are it'll still be pretty good specifications, however if its inbetween a compact camera and something pro then chances are its not even going to match up to the likes of todays £150 compact cameras with their good lenses, sensors and megapixels.
- Jaline0
Do you want a DSLR or just a regular digital camera? Because there are great digital cameras out there for very low prices (less than how much certain iPods would cost).