£500 what would you buy?

[E4RTH WORM JIM]

Looking to purchase a Digital SLR camera today and would like to know what your recommmendations are?

Budget around £500

Thanks!!!

 

[Jammyb]

Need to give a bit more info as to what sort of camera you want and what you plan to use it for.

 

[eduk]

Looking to purchase a camera today and would like to know what your recommmendations are?

Budget around £500

Thanks!!!

Camcorder?

http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/80661/show.html

 

[E4RTH WORM JIM]

Sorry, original post amended.

Digital SLR

 

[Jammyb]

Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
+ £40 cashback available, maybe enough for a memory card and bag.

 

[E4RTH WORM JIM]

Just been looking on Jessops Website.

They've got the Cannon 550D on offer for £509 or the 110D for £479 (Including extra 70/300 lense, bag, uv filters, screen protector etc)

Is one of these a good option?

Is it worth spending alittle bit more (£500+) for a better camera also?

 

[E4RTH WORM JIM]

Thanks JammyB

Looking at my post above which would you choose?

 

[Jammyb]

It's £40 more for the 550D + lens at Jessops (they're taking the £40 cashback off, but you pay £540 then apply after).

I'd get that anyway, the 1100D isn't as good and the bundled kit is of questionable value and quality.

You can always spend more. Another £100 gets you a 600D (flip out screen is main difference) and a rather ugly looking bag:
Canon EOS 600D Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS II Lens (5170B072AA) - wex photographic
+ £50 cashback on this model.

Or you can look at the Nikon D5100

But the 550D is a nice camera, good value and I suspect you'll be happy. Try and buy one quick before the Sony people wake up.

 

[E4RTH WORM JIM]

Is the cash back you talk about from quidco?

Edit: just seen the cash back offer on their website

 

[simonblue]

The cash back is from Canon,quite cash back going on at the moment,also have a look at the Nikon D5100,your best bet is to have good play around with each camera,before you buy,to me the way a camera handle is very important

 

[E4RTH WORM JIM]

Right, Thanks for all your advice.

I've just bought the following from Currys (needed a camera today).

Cannon EOS 600D (15/55mm IS II Lens) + extra battery + IR remote.

Cannon Bag and stand

£675 + 50 Cash Back = £625
Jobs a goodun.

 

[simonblue]

Enjoy