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Hey guys as the topic states i'm looking for a new camera (for the girlfriend) and just wanted opinions on what is good to buy.

Budget is roughly $1000. She just wants something to start taking some more "professional" shots, but I don't want to buy something that she will outgrow (features wise).

Am I better off spending more to buy something with more features?

I've had a read of the camera reviews sticky but seems to be a bit outdated.

Thanks for any advice,

Hakan.

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The body of the camera is important, but for me, I believe the lense is more important.

I've got a Nikon D90 which I believe is a fantastic camera. Nikons tend to be heavier and feels more solid that the general Canon stock. Choice is yours though

Good luck ;)

The body of the camera is important, but for me, I believe the lense is more important.

I've got a Nikon D90 which I believe is a fantastic camera. Nikons tend to be heavier and feels more solid that the general Canon stock. Choice is yours though

Good luck ;)

I've got a 450D great camera love it. Few things I don't like about it, it's not a point and shoot and can get frustrating when you have a pic to take and you miss it because of jitting around with different settings to get the camera right. My mate has a D90 and he loves it. I think he read a review that said something along the lines of If you want a professional camera go the canon but if your not going to be a pro go the d90. That said I much prefer using his D90 then my 450D. ;)

Canon 1000D Body: $679

With 18-55mm IS Lens: $829

http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/canoneos1000d.htm

Canon 500D Body: $1,035

With 18-55mm IS Lens: $1,189

http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/canon500d.htm

Nikon D3000 Body: $689

With 18-55mm VR Lens: $873

http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/nikond3000.htm

Nikon D5000 Body: $925

With 18-55mm VR Lens: $1,049

http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/nikond5000.htm

At the moment i'm tossing up between either

Nikon D90

Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 50D

Specs wise i'm not too sure which is the better buy, and for the moment they will probably all be with an entry level 18-55mm lens if that helps?

I'm also liking the look (and specs - well at least the bits I understand) of the Canon EOS 7D. Is it worth the wait and extra cash?

Alright well narrowed it down a bit more, so now it's either the Canon 50D or the 7D when it comes out.

They're in a slightly different price point (both above what I was looking at but prefer paying more than getting something that will get outdated soon).

So yeah looks like 50D with standard 18-55mm lens for $1595 is the go at the moment. I'm guessing around $2300ish for the 7D as ted's have it listed for 2995 on their site.

And thanks for the link to the site Zennon, looks like some fairly decent prices, and thanks to all that contributed, gone from knowing nothing to knowing a bit more than nothing.

So any reviews on the 50D (or 7D based on specs)?

What are your guys opinions on these models?

Thought your budget was 1k?

Do you really need a 7d to start off with?

Just get a 450d, or a 500d and start from there since its your first dslr. I would get those bodies and then get a nicer lens if you really need it.

but I don't want to buy something that she will outgrow (features wise).

It will never outgrow.

Your skills is what makes you stand out.

60% user skill. 40% lens :)

Bodies will last forever..

Thought your budget was 1k?

Do you really need a 7d to start off with?

Just get a 450d, or a 500d and start from there since its your first dslr. I would get those bodies and then get a nicer lens if you really need it.

It will never outgrow.

Your skills is what makes you stand out.

60% user skill. 40% lens :)

Bodies will last forever..

That's what I was thinking - why buy her a full-on camera when it's her first experience with a D-SLR? It will probably confuse her more than anything.

Thought your budget was 1k?

Do you really need a 7d to start off with?

Just get a 450d, or a 500d and start from there since its your first dslr. I would get those bodies and then get a nicer lens if you really need it.

Yeah if it was for YOU then Id say go 50D, but if it for the missus just get a 450D/500D :D

60% user skill. 40% lens :)

lol and body 0%? not quite :ninja: (do know what you mean though and go agree :))

Bodies will last forever..

shutters dont :)

Had a look at some camera's today at JB and ted's.

The size difference between the 50d and 500d is a fair bit from what I could see. Not the lens, but the body of the camera, so they kind of turned me off the 50d a bit.

By the looks of it, the 500d is the one to go for now, but i've still got about a month until her birthday so will keep shopping.

A bit closer to my budget too, which is always a plus :(

  • 4 weeks later...

I own Canon 40d and can't fault it at all. Needs some faster glass and a few long lenses but apart from that it's perfect. 6.5fps and up to 1/8000 sec shutter speed. If I had to pick a fault in it I'd say it could do with some environmental sealing (same goes for the 50d) new 7d has rectified this.

Nikon D90 is a good camera too and comparable to the 40d and 50d but also more expensive and only 4.5fps but is has movie mode too.

Also look at the new Pentax K7. Full weather sealing including lenses and a damn fine camera. I would have got one instead of the 40d but they didn't have it at duty free.

All of these cameras are going to set you back more than 1500 for body only, then you add the lense/s you want and it quickly multiplies.

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