Repalcement for a Canon EOS 650

[Smiler.]

As per the title, having dusted off the old film version of my SLR, I'd like to change to a digital SLR. I have a couple of ES lenses which I'd like to keep & use on the new one of possible.

Any recommendations welcome (even if it's ditch the lot & start again).

Thanks in advance,

Smiler.

[ssray]

Depending on budget, your old canon lenses should work with a 350d 400d or possibly a 450d body, i have a 400d and a old film sigma lens that is all ok.

[350Wedge]

What sort of budget do you have?? And what sort of things will it be used for?

For general use as the previous poster mentions a 350/400/450D will be perfect for general use and you'll still be able to use your old lenses.

If you want to push the level up a bit go for a second hand 30D or new 40D. 30D is a great camera and can be had second hand about the same sort of price as a new 450D or less in a lot of cases !!

Smiler. said:

As per the title, having dusted off the old film version of my SLR, I'd like to change to a digital SLR. I have a couple of ES lenses which I'd like to keep & use on the new one of possible.

Any recommendations welcome (even if it's ditch the lot & start again).

Thanks in advance,

Smiler.

[RobDickinson]

Just be aware that apart from the 1Ds and 5D all canons cameras are 1.6 crop (or 1.3 for the 1d), so you get effective longer focal lengths.

Which means a kit walkabout 28-80 will be almost 'standard' at 45mm , so you may want new lenses anyhow - this ofcource helpssome at the longer focal lengths.


(well actualy if you had a same pixel density full frame sensor it doesnt help any as your just getting a cut down view you could recreate anyhow).

Canons 350/400/450d's are great little SLR's, there physicaly small though which is why a lot prefer the 30/40d's

[Smiler.]

Thanks for the info chaps.

I haven't fixed a budget really, but I don't expect to see much change from 500 quid. I'm a big fan of Sony but wanted to consider the Canon as I have the lenses. Still, if they're not going to be of huge benefit, I'll ditch them. Actually, the 50-200 lens really needs to be 28-300 so maybe I should start from a clean sheet.

[350Wedge]

One thing to bear in mind would be that canon's backup, range of lenses available etc and availability is much better than Sony. Not that Sony's are bad camera's, very good in fact....

Also might be worth checking out the new Canon 1000D as mentioned in another thread. Looks to have a good spec and it will be priced under the current 450D

Edited by 350Wedge on Wednesday 11th June 18:27

[Smiler.]

Cheers. Where would be a good place to buy, on-line or at a store (there is a Jessops not far from me).

[350Wedge]

What i would do is go somewhere like Jessops to have a play so you can feel what they are like. See what suits you best....

Then hit the online websites to see where you can find the best deal. If you can wait it sometimes pays to leave it a month or so after a new release. This happens a lot with SLR's, they come out initialy close to their rrp then after the initial rush the price will drop quite quickly.

As an online retailer i rate Warehouse Express as one of the best, always get good service from them at a decent price. Also get yourself a copy of something like Practical Photography or Digital Photo. You will find all sorts of retailers offering deals and some very good prices...

Smiler. said:

Cheers. Where would be a good place to buy, on-line or at a store (there is a Jessops not far from me).

[JulianHJ]

Smiler. said:

Cheers. Where would be a good place to buy, on-line or at a store (there is a Jessops not far from me).

This comparison site is very helpful:

www.camerapricebuster.co.uk