Entry level DSLR

[Pho3nix]

Great thread , will really come in handy when I get my cam.

[squirrel]

Also looking to get an entry level DSLR. Looking at something second hand. Max budget around R3500. I've been offered a 1000D, 18-55mm lense (which I will probably sell), bag, battery, SD card etc for around R2700. Good deal?

[Paul_S]

Also looking to get an entry level DSLR. Looking at something second hand. Max budget around R3500. I've been offered a 1000D, 18-55mm lense (which I will probably sell), bag, battery, SD card etc for around R2700. Good deal?

Not a bad deal but consider that you can get a brand new 1100D, Lowepro bag, memory card and 18-55mm lens for less than R1300 more. I'm wary of purchasing second hand equipment because of it's sensitivity towards abuse and accidents.
I'm also not so sure you'll get a good price if you try to sell the 18-55mm lens.
The kit lenses on entry level bodies are the least desirable lenses to have.

[CoolBug]

I got a small bag for my 7D knowing that most of the time I would use one lens, costed less than 200, also the guy at the shop advised me to get a lens filter to protect the lens, this was 100 bucks, seemed logical knowing the lens is worth a couple thousand.

[bwana]

I got a small bag for my D7 knowing that most of the time I would use one lens, costed less than 200, also the guy at the shop advised me to get a lens filter to protect the lens, this was 100 bucks, seemed logical knowing the lens is worth a couple thousand.

You can stop that right now!

Don't get me started on lens filters… suffice it to say you've just put a cheap piece of glass (assuming it's even glass) in front of your lens, how well do you think that is going to work out?

And while we're at it...

[CoolBug]

You can stop that right now!

Don't get me started on lens filters… suffice it to say you've just put a cheap piece of glass (assuming it's even glass) in front of your lens, how well do you think that is going to work out?

And while we're at it...

Sorry, fixed it, think I'm taking tapatalk for granted.

So you're saying I shouldn't use any lens filters? It's definitely glass btw.

[bwana]

Sorry, fixed it, think I'm taking tapatalk for granted.

So you're saying I shouldn't use any lens filters? It's definitely glass btw.

UV filters do more damage than good in my books, particularly the cheap ones that are more prone to flaring than the expensive ones. A lens hood offers far better protection to the front element without negatively impacting image quality. In fact a hood will generally improve IQ.

UV filters are a big money maker for camera shops.

[CoolBug]

Awesome thanks for your advice, I'll definitely look into a getting a lens hood.

[squirrel]

Not a bad deal but consider that you can get a brand new 1100D, Lowepro bag, memory card and 18-55mm lens for less than R1300 more. I'm wary of purchasing second hand equipment because of it's sensitivity towards abuse and accidents.
I'm also not so sure you'll get a good price if you try to sell the 18-55mm lens.
The kit lenses on entry level bodies are the least desirable lenses to have.

I think I'm going to pass on the deal. Going to find just a body and buy my friends 17-85mm because yeah the 18-55mm might be a bit hard to sell. Friend wants R1500 for his 17-85mm. Is it a decent all round lense?

[binkybozo]

UV filters do more damage than good in my books, particularly the cheap ones that are more prone to flaring than the expensive ones. A lens hood offers far better protection to the front element without negatively impacting image quality. In fact a hood will generally improve IQ.

UV filters are a big money maker for camera shops.

I could not agree more with you Bwana! If you take good care of you lenses then there should be no need for a UV filter. I have had my camera and most of my lenses for 4 years now and not one scratch and I don't baby my stuff, I just make sure I keep it clean, always try to have a lens hood on and always put the lens cap on when my finger is not on the shutter button.