canon eos 66/300 promo

BoXXer · 19th December 2002

as stated in the canon website...

S$398! EOS 66 with 35 - 80mm zoom lens
S$498! EOS 66 with 28 - 90mm zoom lens

Only S$898 (U.P. S$1320)
EOS 300 kit (with 28-90mm lens) plus a telephoto zoom lens (75-300mm)

ok ok... i'm sure it's cheaper at AP,CP and other shops. but what do u think of the package?

i'm thinking of getting the eos66 plus a telephoto lens... or is the eos300 package better??

my budget around 800-1k..
btw i'm quite new to photgraphy... so help me out.

thanks

Newbiez · 19th December 2002

Are you only considering Canon?

denizenx · 19th December 2002

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Originally posted by Newbiez
Are you only considering Canon?

Be gone! Foul spawn of Sauron!

I think the F55 is about $500 too...

mervlam · 20th December 2002

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Originally posted by denizenx

Be gone! Foul spawn of Sauron!

I think the F55 is about $500 too...

does F55 have TTL?

breezeY · 20th December 2002

almost half of what i got a few months back ....

mervin420 · 20th December 2002

Get the EOS300.

Although made of a plastic body and lens mount, it can hold its own against the higher end EOS3 or 30 in terms of functions and built in features.

One thing i like about the EOS300 is that it comes with a DOF preview button.

And it is super light ... excellent for backpacking and overseas trips when weight is a concern.

Never regreted buying this cam 2 yrs back at S$650

heee ... see the price difference ?

BUY BUY BUY !!!

denizenx · 20th December 2002

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Originally posted by mervlam

does F55 have TTL?

TTL? why not? I have seen the body, body button layout is nicer than the similar canon.. no DOFP button though..
oh ok... only for onboard flash...

denizenx · 20th December 2002

u wanna everything? get the dynax 5

Snowcrash · 20th December 2002

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Originally posted by denizenx
u wanna everything? get the dynax 5

agree!

KoolBlue · 20th December 2002

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Originally posted by mervin420
Get the EOS300.

Never regreted buying this cam 2 yrs back at S$650
heee ... see the price difference ?

BUY BUY BUY !!!

S$650 with lens? Or body alone?

denizenx · 20th December 2002

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Originally posted by denizenx
u wanna everything? get the dynax 5

it's fast and light, a class above the 66's and 55's 65's etc...
I was seriously considering this but it's a 3-finger camera.. the last two is no grip.. then the batt grip got no buttons..

but now, I think my SLR too heavy and I *still* use the normal button to shoot even at vert position.. sigh... LOL

breezeY · 20th December 2002

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almost half of what i got a few months back ....

ok my fault see wrongly, anyhow cry...

bought my eos300 at abt 824 @ CP with 2 lens, ask for eqoute first.

mervin420 · 20th December 2002

exactly 2 years back was retailing for $650 (body + 28-80 lens + canon bag). it was launched for a few months before i got it.

cheers.

Snowcrash · 20th December 2002

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Originally posted by BoXXer
as stated in the canon website...

my budget around 800-1k..
btw i'm quite new to photgraphy... so help me out.

thanks

do you budget about how many rolls of film you want to shoot per week?

per month?

and things like a camera bag + tripod?

IMHO trying to help you think through first before buying.

denizenx · 20th December 2002

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Originally posted by kenghor
For $650, u can have a 2nd hand EOS 55 (predecessor of EOS 30) and a 28-105mm USM MK1 lens in good working condition.
PM me if u are interested.

think this' a good deal, if u dun mind used. get the telephoto 75-300 or 100-300 USMs about 2xx more... u will have a mid-class performance body and lenses...

mervin420 · 20th December 2002

EOS55 ? wah ... that is half a decade+ ago. 3 focusing points only ... compared to 7 for the EOS300.

BoXXer: if i were you, i would get the EOS300 and forget about the EOS66. (a 66 will be for sec school kids wanting a first-hand SLR for dirt cheap price. i believe that you will enjoy the features and functions of the 300.)

Cheers. =)
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Originally posted by denizenx

think this' a good deal, if u dun mind used. get the telephoto 75-300 or 100-300 USMs about 2xx more... u will have a mid-class performance body and lenses...

kraterz · 20th December 2002

The kit lens you have listed e.g. 28-90 and 35-80 are junk. If youre anywhere serious into photog you will find the eos-66 too limited. Better to get a used EOS-300 or better still a eos-50. Also get a decent lens like a 28-105/3.5-4.5 USM (not the new crap 28-105/4-5.6)

Tweek · 20th December 2002

The EOS 300 with 28-90mm and 70-300mm costs about $680 at AP. A good starter kit in my opinion.

Else, the Dynax 5 (with 28-80mm) at $620 is good too. Functionality wise it's better than EOS 300. Used to have the promotion with the free 70-300mm too, but I don't think the promotion is still available.

tanjk · 21st December 2002

Eh..if you don't mind used stuff, can try getting a used 50 or 300 + a used 28-105 3.5-4.5. total should cost you $600+

Otherwise, gamble your luck and wait a while longer, skali Canon comes out with that no brainer deal, the EOS30/33 + 28-105 3.5-4.5 USM for $800++.

Regards,
JK

19th December 2002	#1
BoXXer Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: East SG Posts: 118	canon eos 66/300 promo as stated in the canon website... S$398! EOS 66 with 35 - 80mm zoom lens S$498! EOS 66 with 28 - 90mm zoom lens Only S$898 (U.P. S$1320) EOS 300 kit (with 28-90mm lens) plus a telephoto zoom lens (75-300mm) ok ok... i'm sure it's cheaper at AP,CP and other shops. but what do u think of the package? i'm thinking of getting the eos66 plus a telephoto lens... or is the eos300 package better?? my budget around 800-1k.. btw i'm quite new to photgraphy... so help me out. thanks

20th December 2002	#8
denizenx Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: L2TPYSG Posts: 4,514	u wanna everything? get the dynax 5 __________________ "I'm... dreaming... of a wide... angle~ Just like the ones I used to know~"

19th December 2002	#2
Newbiez Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wonderland Posts: 264	Are you only considering Canon?

20th December 2002	#5
breezeY New Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: my place Posts: 18	almost half of what i got a few months back ....

20th December 2002	#6
mervin420 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 234	Get the EOS300. Although made of a plastic body and lens mount, it can hold its own against the higher end EOS3 or 30 in terms of functions and built in features. One thing i like about the EOS300 is that it comes with a DOF preview button. And it is super light ... excellent for backpacking and overseas trips when weight is a concern. Never regreted buying this cam 2 yrs back at S$650 heee ... see the price difference ? BUY BUY BUY !!!

20th December 2002	#17
kraterz Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 208	The kit lens you have listed e.g. 28-90 and 35-80 are junk. If youre anywhere serious into photog you will find the eos-66 too limited. Better to get a used EOS-300 or better still a eos-50. Also get a decent lens like a 28-105/3.5-4.5 USM (not the new crap 28-105/4-5.6)

20th December 2002	#18
Tweek Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 2,149	The EOS 300 with 28-90mm and 70-300mm costs about $680 at AP. A good starter kit in my opinion. Else, the Dynax 5 (with 28-80mm) at $620 is good too. Functionality wise it's better than EOS 300. Used to have the promotion with the free 70-300mm too, but I don't think the promotion is still available.

21st December 2002	#19
tanjk Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 279	Eh..if you don't mind used stuff, can try getting a used 50 or 300 + a used 28-105 3.5-4.5. total should cost you $600+ Otherwise, gamble your luck and wait a while longer, skali Canon comes out with that no brainer deal, the EOS30/33 + 28-105 3.5-4.5 USM for $800++. Regards, JK