amardilo
Distinguished Member
Hi there,
What would people suggest is a good DSLR camera for a total photography beginner/novice?
I am looking to get my girlfriend a Canon DSLR as a present (her friends and family have Canon DSLRs so I thought she could borrow lens from them from time to time).
She has never had a DSLR before (uses her phone mostly) but would like to learn and really wants to get into it.
My original plan was to get her a Canon EOS 250D (but it got lost in shipping) as I heard it had a simple UI that would guide you through how to take photos and it's really light weight (and it fit my budget £450-£550). She will be using it a lot for travel (lots of walking with it on her) so size and weight seem important.
However I've recently seen that the Canon EOS 800D has a rebate offer making it cheaper (without a starter lens) than the 250D and it has an option for a guided UI but it's heavier and I would need to get a starter lens for it too.
From what I can tell the 250D can do 4K video (all be it very cropped), the 800D has many more AF points (does this make a difference?), the 250D is lighter and more compact, the 800D has NFC and the 250D has a newer processor and the battery lasts a lot longer.
I've looked online for comparisons and found a few links but nothing with real world usage and info.
Canon 250D vs Canon 800D Comparison Review
Comparison: Canon EOS 250D / SL3 (Rebel SL3) vs Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i) | CameraCreativ.com
Also if I get the 800D I'd have to get a basic all round lens so I am not sure where to get a similar lens to the 250D (18-55mm 4-5.6 IS STM) kit lens that fits my budget. I've heard of "white box" lens are these safe to buy?
What would people suggest is a good DSLR camera for a total photography beginner/novice?
I am looking to get my girlfriend a Canon DSLR as a present (her friends and family have Canon DSLRs so I thought she could borrow lens from them from time to time).
She has never had a DSLR before (uses her phone mostly) but would like to learn and really wants to get into it.
My original plan was to get her a Canon EOS 250D (but it got lost in shipping) as I heard it had a simple UI that would guide you through how to take photos and it's really light weight (and it fit my budget £450-£550). She will be using it a lot for travel (lots of walking with it on her) so size and weight seem important.
However I've recently seen that the Canon EOS 800D has a rebate offer making it cheaper (without a starter lens) than the 250D and it has an option for a guided UI but it's heavier and I would need to get a starter lens for it too.
From what I can tell the 250D can do 4K video (all be it very cropped), the 800D has many more AF points (does this make a difference?), the 250D is lighter and more compact, the 800D has NFC and the 250D has a newer processor and the battery lasts a lot longer.
I've looked online for comparisons and found a few links but nothing with real world usage and info.
Canon 250D vs Canon 800D Comparison Review
Comparison: Canon EOS 250D / SL3 (Rebel SL3) vs Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i) | CameraCreativ.com
Also if I get the 800D I'd have to get a basic all round lens so I am not sure where to get a similar lens to the 250D (18-55mm 4-5.6 IS STM) kit lens that fits my budget. I've heard of "white box" lens are these safe to buy?
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