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Originally Posted by heyjoe
First impressions whilst handling the cameras was that the Canon was easily the most comfortable- it fit my hands very well, and was light compared to the others.
So, my question is, is the Eos 500D worth the extra money? I dont need the video capability as I already have an HD camcorder. In terms of the quality of photographs they produce, is there any difference?
Also, is there anything else I should be taking into account when making my decision? Lens cost, filter cost?
My wife has suggested that I should join a camera club first before buying a DSLR to see if they have advice, would this make sense? comments please.
Thanks for your help
Joe
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Hello Joe, this may not sound very helpful, but the best person to answer these questions is yourself. Only you can decide if one model is worth paying the extra for over another.
You have handled different camera brands and found that Canon suits you best, that is a very good start. Apart from anything else, it cuts down the number of options you have to decide on.
Regarding lens cost, I suggest you just get whatever kit lens come with the camera you decde to buy, it will get you up and running at minimal cost and allow you to decide what to do a bit later when you've got used to using the camera.
If, as you say, you are just starting out, then I wouldn't worry about relative image qualities between one model and another. Your skill and knowledge will be a much bigger limiting factor to begin with. Understanding light and composition will make a far bigger difference to your pictures than the specific model of camera you buy. If it was that easy, then everyone would have the same camera, there would be only one model available, and anything else would be sitting on shelves gathering dust.
There are so many models available precisely because this isn't the case.
You may find this thred (stickied at the top of the forum you've posted in) to be useful. This question comes up all the time, only you can make the decision.
http://www.worldphotographyforum.com...ead.php?t=4587
Duncan