400d -> 450d worth it?

SooTyLaD · 3 May 2008 at 21:04

i'm looking at maybe getting a DSLR and was wondering if it is worthwhile paying the extra ~£200 for the 450 over the 400?

upgrading from a Canon Powershot Pro1...

Steedie · 3 May 2008 at 21:15

Nope, not worth it mate, unless you absolutley have to have Live view

SooTyLaD · 3 May 2008 at 21:18

Steedie said:
Nope, not worth it mate, unless you absolutley have to have Live view

well, i guess it'd be nice but not 200 quid kinda nice...

so, no big advantages in image quality, speed, iso or anything?

Steedie · 3 May 2008 at 21:31

The jump from 10 to 12 megapixels would be nice I suppose, and there are other little advancements that you would expect from a newer model

But

I still wouldn't say it is worth the extra you'd have to spend

CocoPops · 3 May 2008 at 21:34

I bought the 450d, simply because I like having the new toys lol
ie the 400d is good, but if Canon thought to replace it, then the 450d must be better lol

I paid £580 and got:
450D with 18-55 Kit Lens
Tamron 70-300mm Lens
4gb SD Card
UV Filter (to protect the kit lens)
"Free" Bag (worth £49.99 apparently)

I'm pleased with it... need to read the manual tho... not found liveview yet

cleanbluesky · 3 May 2008 at 21:34

I'd go with the 400D and spend the £200 on a lens. Or just not spend it.

ichabod crane · 3 May 2008 at 21:39

Could consider a second hand 30D and have money left for lens'

Youstolemyname · 3 May 2008 at 21:49

cleanbluesky said:
I'd go with the 400D and spend the £200 on a lens. Or just not spend it.

This man speaks the truth. Spend the extra £200 on a 50mm 1.8 and a 55-250 IS to get you started.

Jotun · 3 May 2008 at 22:11

Personally I chose to get the 40D over the 450D as there wasn't that much difference in price after the cashback, but as others have said you might be better spending the money on a lens

wez130 · 3 May 2008 at 22:42

another vote for the 40D, can be had for similar price to the 450D with cashback

SooTyLaD · 3 May 2008 at 22:58

whats this cashback thingy?

mrk · 3 May 2008 at 23:32

Canon give you cash back for buying the current range of retail products!

I've saved £300~ the past 2 months alone!

IceAx · 3 May 2008 at 23:36

mrk said:
I've saved £300~ the past 2 months alone!

Haha thats false advertising

to "save" £300 you have spent a fair whack

Andy

mrk · 3 May 2008 at 23:42

IceAx said:
Haha thats false advertising to "save" £300 you have spent a fair whack

Andy

Well not really since you initially do indeed spend the £300 but Canon give you that money back either by cheque or bank transfer so indeed you end up with that money back which is a saving.