New to DSLR

[PostmanPot]

Demo? What do you mean? How?

Meet me where we met last time...

 

[bwana]

I've decided to wait another month and spring for:

Canon EOS 750D DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm IS STM Lens
Orms: R8,995.00

Nice - I was going to suggest maybe getting the 700D (it's on a special at orms) but having looked at the specs it's probably worth the extra.

Enjoy, it should serve you well for a long time. I've still got the two 400Ds that I started off with many years ago that still get regular use and they've been through hell and back.

 

[Sinbad]

I'm saving up for a 70D,as soon as I'm finished saving up for a gas stove...

 

[bwana]

I'm saving up for a 70D,as soon as I'm finished saving up for a gas stove...

I need to add a 7Dmk2 to my bag before I head to the RWC in September.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

• A kit (includes EF-S 18-55mm lens + EF 75-300mm DC lens)

Go with that.

I would personally go body only and spend the rest (and a bit more if you can) on a decent lens.

The kit lenses are not rubbish by any means but once you get the hang of things you will get glass fever anyway.

I would argue the opposite. The kit lenses are actually great for the learning the basics of photography. And since they're about R3,000 each if purchased separately, they're actually very good value for money when bought as a bundle.

An extra R3,000 for a 10-18mm lens would pretty much give him a decent range. Once he gets into it, he can start looking at speed etc.

 

[satanboy]

Meet me where we met last time...

Oh, you just want to make me jealous. No thanks.

 

[PostmanPot]

Oh, you just want to make me jealous. No thanks.

Partly. Mostly because I'd like to make sure you'll always feel it was money well spent, vs saving up a bit more for something that may make you happier for longer.

Just PM if keen.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

600D twin lens bundle at Takealot for R4,999

http://www.takealot.com/canon-600d-18mp-twin-lens-bundle/PLID28061079

 

[PostmanPot]

600D twin lens bundle at Takealot for R4,999

http://www.takealot.com/canon-600d-18mp-twin-lens-bundle/PLID28061079

Saw this too and thought of the OP, might as well buy it just to flog the 70-300 to put towards something better.

If OP can get R2,000 for it, then they have ±R5,000 towards a quality lens (budget ±R7,000 IIRC).

 

[satanboy]

Saw this too and thought of the OP, might as well buy it just to flog the 70-300 to put towards something better.

If OP can get R2,000 for it, then they have ±R5,000 towards a quality lens (budget ±R7,000 IIRC).

/Ponders

EDIT
Supplier out of stock

 

[Snick]

Hi Satanboy,

Have you bought your camera yet? If so, what did you end up buying?

I'm in the exact same situation as you were a few months ago and I'm currently looking at buying your option 2 with a possibility of selling the 75-300mm kit lens due to it being non IS.

It's either Option 2 or the 600D with an 18-55mm lens for 5k on Takealot.

I'm a complete noob too.

 

[Snick]

Hi Satanboy,

Have you bought your camera yet? If so, what did you end up buying?

I'm in the exact same situation as you were a few months ago and I'm currently looking at buying your option 2 with a possibility of selling the 75-300mm kit lens due to it being non IS.

It's either Option 2 or the 600D with an 18-55mm lens for 5k on Takealot.

I'm a complete noob too.

Anyone else care to weigh in?

 

[satanboy]

I had a number of unexpected expenses so have not made my purchase as yet. I still want the 750D.

 

[Snick]

I had a number of unexpected expenses so have not made my purchase as yet. I still want the 750D.

Thanks. The 750d is out of my price range but I understand it uses a newer gen censor than what is found in the 600/650/700d.

 

[PostmanPot]

Thanks. The 750d is out of my price range...

Then save more/longer.