getting a SLR

[BoXXer]

i'm looking to buy a SLR sometime soon... maybe when i get more resources after CNY.

anyway can anyone recommend me a canon SLR for beginner?
i can purchase the body alone correct?

if so, which wide angle and telephoto lens would be recommended?

hi

i think if you have the money...get a mid range body like eOS30 then get at least a standard lens like the 50mm f1.8. it's cheap n good....try out n see what u need then u get. no point saying so much cos u never try it out b4. juz dun commit the same mistake by buying a entry body n upgrade agfter a few weeks...it's a total waste of money.

[binbeto]

Quote: Originally posted by BoXXer i'm looking to buy a SLR sometime soon... maybe when i get more resources after CNY. anyway can anyone recommend me a canon SLR for beginner? i can purchase the body alone correct? if so, which wide angle and telephoto lens would be recommended?

I am not familar with canon SLR but should not differ much from Nikon.

You can buy a SLR body by itself. But if u need to get a cheaper lens, it will be cheaper to get as a bundle. If u see yourself buying better lens, dun get the body with the kit lens. There are generally not as good. Try to swap it with a 50mm prime lens, if possible,

For SLR, wide angle will be 28mm and telephone 200 or 300mm.

A good starting lens will be 50mm lens as there are cheap.

Other impt stuffs to get after the SLR is
tripod, bag, drybox and flash, in no particular order.

[Adam Goi]

Budget? Just to point out that one can also get used camera bodies @ great bargains too!

[binbeto]

Quote: Originally posted by AdamGoi Budget? Just to point out that one can also get used camera bodies @ great bargains too!

If you are new to this, might not be a good idea to get a used one.. You might not know what to check on a use body.

However, this problem can be overcome if u get it from a friend/relative or from a shop w/ good reputation. A friend who have knowledge could help u to buy from a stranger too.

[Revo]

Quote: Originally posted by binbeto If you are new to this, might not be a good idea to get a used one.. You might not know what to check on a use body. However, this problem can be overcome if u get it from a friend/relative or from a shop w/ good reputation. A friend who have knowledge could help u to buy from a stranger too.

Im pretty sure there will be the more experienced ones in CS would be more than willing to teach some pointers.......

Just like what u guys are doing in this thread....

[BoXXer]

so should i get a entry level body with a good lens or a good body with so-so lens??

i think the good lens will make a better choice??

[binbeto]

Quote: Originally posted by BoXXer so should i get a entry level body with a good lens or a good body with so-so lens?? i think the good lens will make a better choice??

Camera body is just a box that hold the film.. The lens made the picture..

A lot of people said that lens is more impt that body.

A lousy body + a good lens will make better pic than a good body+lousy lens.

However, the catch is that how lousy is lousy (refering to the body)?

If it is too poor in function, a lot of technique might not be possible with it.

Read up more on the body and decide what function is impt to you. A few feature to look out for are DOF preview, max/min shutter speed, flash sync and metering. Might be good to get a body with metal mount as they will last longer.

Most impt, how much is your budget?