Hi all,
I getting the canon 550d this wk.
Thinking of getting kit 1 with 18-55mm lens. Is it advisable to get the kit lens or source for another better lens then buy the body? Dun think i need tele zoom.
And also duing purchase what should i look out for?
Check body make sure no defect. Check LCD screen. Need to check for dead pixels?
Thanks.
Buying a new DSLR:
MAKE SURE that you ONLY do this checks if you already confirmed to the store keeper that you are buying this camera.
- Check the camera for any scratches or cracks or dings. (up to you really. I don't).
- Check if there are finger prints on the LCD. If there is, good chance this package has been opened and the camera handled before.
- Quick look on the lens. If there are finger prints on the glass. No need to check for dust in lens. Minute dust in lens will never show up in the pics anyway.
- Check the warranty card. Make sure it is a local set. Then check to make sure the serial number on the warranty card matches the camera serial number. Also check the lens serial number matches the warranty card as well. When you leave make sure you have a receipt. Remember to keep that receipt with the warranty card.
- Mount the lens. Insert the battery. Insert the freebie memory card. If no memory is given, bring your own SD card. Make sure the camera can turn on.
- Keeping the lens cap on, turn to M mode. Select a shutter speed like 1s. And any aperture. Take a picture. Look at the black picture on the LCD. Make sure there are no white spots (hot/dead pixel).
- Remove the lens cap. Switch to single point AF. Av mode. Take a picture with a acceptable shutter speed (adjust aperture and ISO to get a shutter speed above 1/60s). Make sure the point you focus is nice and sharp. Zoom into the picture on the LCD to make sure.
- Take a few more pictures if you fancy.
- Look at the quick start guide. Make sure everything the manual says is included in the package is included.
- Also check the freebies. Make sure all are there.
I think that about covers it all. I personally do not do all these checks in detail. Just a quick look will suffice. You are buying new after all.