Purchasing decision!

[leightonjames]

Ok i have the opportunity to purchase a Canon eos 30-D with kit lens, filter and compact flash card for around £475 ovno. What do you think, should i?

[Andy M]

I wouldn't.

You could pick up a new 30D for similar money just a few weeks ago. Also, the 30D was basically a 20D mkII, so is a little old hat.

Have you considered a new 450D?

[leightonjames]

Hmm yeah, i did run a thread on whether to get a 450D or a 400D and i think the decision was to wait for the 450D to come out and then get a 400D on the cheap.

[Greendubber]

leightonjames said:

Hmm yeah, i did run a thread on whether to get a 450D or a 400D and i think the decision was to wait for the 450D to come out and then get a 400D on the cheap.

There are some good deals appearing already on the 400D, not long to go till they come down even more with the arrival of the 450D. I got a 400D a few weeks ago as decided I wasnt that bothered by the live view and other extras the 450D offers.....its my first DSLR so more than brilliant for me.

Give it a few weeks to see what happens with the deals on the 400D, pop for one of those and spend a bit of extra cash on some nice glass to use with it and a few other essential items to use with it??

[leightonjames]

Yeah thats what i was thinking, i have been asked to photograph two weddings this year, im only 17 but the money is making me! I need some decent kit.

[Greendubber]

leightonjames said:

Yeah thats what i was thinking, i have been asked to photograph two weddings this year, im only 17 but the money is making me! I need some decent kit.

No pressure then!

[CivicMan]

Just remember that for weddings, unless you know what you are doing, any amount of top class equipment will not compensate for any deficiency in technique and experience. You only get one chance to get it right.

[leightonjames]

Greendubber said:

leightonjames said:

Yeah thats what i was thinking, i have been asked to photograph two weddings this year, im only 17 but the money is making me! I need some decent kit.

No pressure then!

haha, i know. I don't know whether i should or not!

[Greendubber]

leightonjames said:

Greendubber said:

leightonjames said:

Yeah thats what i was thinking, i have been asked to photograph two weddings this year, im only 17 but the money is making me! I need some decent kit.

No pressure then!

haha, i know. I don't know whether i should or not!

If it was me I'd be saying no, but I'd have my camera with me so I could still take snaps. That way if they're cr&p you're mates still have good photo's from the pro!.

[leightonjames]

Stop putting doubt in my mind people! does anybody have some positive tips for me?

[beano500]

leightonjames said:

Stop putting doubt in my mind people! does anybody have some positive tips for me?

JFDI

"What's the worst that can happen....?"

[leightonjames]

beano500 said:

leightonjames said:

Stop putting doubt in my mind people! does anybody have some positive tips for me?

JFDI

"What's the worst that can happen....?"

I come back with a load of JPEGs that are underexposed with as ISO of 3200!

Edited by leightonjames on Saturday 15th March 22:46