Canon 600D body, worthy upgrade?

mobius1 · 23 Jan 2012 at 14:26

I currently own a 1000D but I'm growing tired of the 10.1MP and lack of HD video etc. The 600D is definitely one I'm looking for at the moment but I can't seem to find any good websites that sell cameras. Some I've found with reasonable price tags but the site itself looks naff.

Are there any other Canons some of you could suggest I consider upgrading to?

Thanks

mobius1 · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:14

Bit of a noob question here: with the names of the camera (i.e 600D or Kiss X5 Rebel T3i), is this only a regional name difference or are there differences with cables/plug types etc?

mobius1 · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:25

I have 3 (basic) Canon lenses already so Canon is my only choice really. I was considering a new lens but the 18MP will allow me to get stuff printed onto canvases etc.

mobius1 · 23 Jan 2012 at 17:55

This changes things a little I guess, although the 600D features certainly show some good pros to upgrading. What are some good kit lens upgrades? I've seen a sigma 17-50mm I think but I'm not all-knowing when it comes to lenses.

mobius1 · 23 Jan 2012 at 20:54

The HD video recording is quite appealing though, that and the tilty screen (would help a lot using tripods and astronomy stuff!) But, do you have any lens recommendations, perhaps to sway me?

mobius1 · 23 Jan 2012 at 20:55

theheyes said:
Have you got the 50mm 1.8 prime yet?

Got that a while back yeah, lovely stuff I must say.

mobius1 · 23 Jan 2012 at 23:29

Lunawolfy said:
On a 1.6 crop sensor does it not come out at like 80mm?

I think so, it's quite annoying but the large aperture is worth it I guess.

mobius1 · 25 Jan 2012 at 13:54

I shoot cars and other such objects, occasionally people (headshots etc.) But with lenses either a wide-angle or kit lens upgrade would suit me. There are various Sigma 17-55mm lenses for around £300ish but I'm not fully sure how much I'd have to pay to get visibly better images.