Just A Little Help, Pretty Please.....

[Beth.]

I know this has been done sooo many times, but i've researched, and researched some more - read old posts and I think i'm even wore confused!!!

So, as a birthday/christmas/end of uni for the year (passing a really hard year), my parents, and brother/sister are putting in for a DSLR (I'm a little excited - hopefully within the next 2 weeks!!!!!!).

So - the big question - what camera to get - I'm focused on getting a Canon - i've been to the shops and played around with a few brands, and canon seems to feel the best!!

I have around the $1000-$1200 to spend...

I'm leaning towards the Canon 550D. The think i'm most curious about is, I hear of alot of people upgrading, but I won't have the money to for at least 2 years - would the Canon 550D be suitable for someone who is pretty much starting out (although i'm pretty cluey with technology so should be okay). It'll mainly be photos of Lottie and other dogs, so I'd like a good camera for action shots...

Ok, well I think thats all, if anyone has any recommendations/suggestions or if you think the canon 550D would suit i'd love to hear!!!!!!!

Thanks!!!

[Naomi]

I'm also considering getting a 550d soon.

I had a go with my brother's 550d earlier in the year and it was so much better than my old 20d.

I'lll be keeping an eye on this thread..

[kja]

Go with it - you'll love it.

[Beth.]

Go with it - you'll love it.

I'm sooooo excited (although then i'll have to stop myself from overrunning the photo thread with my photos - I do get a little carried away )

[Guest belgian.blue]

Canon 550D user here and I say go with it.

AWESOME camera!

All of the photos below .. except the one in the middle .. are taken with the 550D

Edited November 14, 2010 by belgian.blue

[Beth.]

Canon 550D user here and I say go with it.

AWESOME camera!

All of the photos below .. except the one in the middle .. are taken with the 550D

Thanks BB - They are gorgeous photos... I think I might stick with the 550D..... And a lot has to do with the lenses anyway right?? So I can just keep upgrading to better lenses as I go??

[huga]

Canon 550D user here and I say go with it.

AWESOME camera!

All of the photos below .. except the one in the middle .. are taken with the 550D

Thanks BB - They are gorgeous photos... I think I might stick with the 550D..... And a lot has to do with the lenses anyway right?? So I can just keep upgrading to better lenses as I go??

Correct Good luck.

[~*Shell*~]

You'll love the 550D - i recently upgraded from the 450D but I had that camera for a couple of years and it took some brilliant photos.

The 550D is an all round better version of my old camera. It'll be a while before you'll want to upgrade!

[Beth.]

Thanks for the help everyone The more I think about it the more I think i'll get it - it's in my range with a couple lenses, so come on 2 weeks!!!!!

[Guest belgian.blue]

I took some great people photos today with the 550D, just about to put them on the laptop.

Will post some if they are good but they look great on the camera!

[Beth.]

I took some great people photos today with the 550D, just about to put them on the laptop.

Will post some if they are good but they look great on the camera!

Yes please

[*Lolapalooza*]

Have a look on www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au my sister just bought a brand new 450d with twin lenses for $736 plus $80 insurance and postage. they may have bargain 550d's too!