First DSLR: 600d?

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So I've really wanted a duly for a while and have finally decided to pull the trigger. Obviously I'm a beginner but what are people's opinions on this camera?

I'm looking at this one in particular as I have £40 worth of vouchers for a well know rainforest and when combined with the current Cannon £40 cash back deal, it's puts the kit price to sub £350 which seems pretty decent.

Should I be saving for something better or is this a good starter kit to let me get the hang of the basics?
 
Thanks for the responses guys. To be honest I'd not considered the Nikon, no idea why, but after some reading it seems as though it offers slightly better image quality although at my level I'm sure I won't notice the difference yet.

Are either Canon or Nikon preferable when it comes to lens affordability? Also finally (and I realise I'm asking someone to predict the future here) does anyone anticipate a price drop for either the 600d or the d5100 in the new year or should I just buy now?
 
Ok, so I think I am going to go with the 600d. The main reason for this is both my mum and a friend at work use Canon cameras so I will have access to there lenses. Given there is not much between this and the d5100 it seems to be the logical choice.

@pangster - good advice! After some reading, it seems to be a good idea to pair this with a nifty fifty so i'll also start with the EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens, it seems to give good results and at the moment that's all I really want to spend to get me started.

One final question.... i'd love to go and pick all this up today and start playing. With that in mind does anyone know if the well known high street photography chain will price match the rainforest place? I figure I also need a bag to carry all my gear in and could therefore use my rainforest vouchers for that purpose but pick up the camera in store today
 
Well I took the plunge and picked up the 600d with the kit lens and the 50mm f1.8. Have to say I'm loving it, only been using it around the house and mainly been playing with aperture and depth of field but I'm enjoying experimenting. I'll post with fest few efforts in the pics thread. Thanks for the advice guys
 
So...

Although I have no plans of upgrading the lens for a while (down to funds but also as there is no reason I can't learn the basics with what I got), what would be the next logical upgrade assuming I wanted to keep the 18-55mm range?

Also... Batteries! Is the common wisdom to stick with Canon or are third parties any good?

And finally (for now at least)... Filters! Do I need a uv filter?
 
danoliver1 said:
What he said, i use a 35mm 1.8 on a crop and even thats too long sometimes indoors.
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Yeah I've noticed this, certainly seems a little long. Hopefully when the weather clears up ill get out and about.

On that point, generally how weather proof are these cameras?
 
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