Help needed, not sure on Camera

mast3r · 7 Apr 2010 at 17:50

Hi all,

I do like to take photos, i like good quailty photos and i am a lover of long range shots, at present i have an Olympus SP-570UZ and i love it, BUT, i dont like waiting for the shots and focus delays.

I attend a lot of motorsport events and could do with the speeds between shots etc.

I managed this with my current cam, to me... i did well.

OK, so do i fork out for a DSLR? IF so which one? I would like this to be from the argos range as i have £410 in Argos Points i would like to use.

mast3r · 7 Apr 2010 at 18:19

what about the Cannon 450D?

One thing that confuses me most, what would the difference be when you compare the likes of a 100d with a 450d and then a MK1?

mast3r · 8 Apr 2010 at 10:51

Many thanks guys, i will be calling into a local shop today and have a play with the stock cams.

If i said, i would like to take the Cam abroad with me twice a year, for Scenic shots, Sunsets, Sunrises and mainly off a boat to shore shots, Would the comments change?

mast3r · 8 Apr 2010 at 16:35

Canon EOS 1000D 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Twin Lens

# Includes eyecup, camera cover, wide strap, battery charger, power cord, LP-E5 battery pack, battery cover, video cable, interface cable, lens dust cap.

# Also includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm zoom lens and Canon EF 75-300mm

What sort of kit is the above? worth £480?

What range can i compare a 300mm lens with?
IE my SP-560 has a brill 18x zoom.

mast3r · 8 Apr 2010 at 16:51

http://www.olympus.co.uk/consumer/29_sp-560_uz.htm

18x optical zoom (equivalent to
27-486mm*) - from extreme

mast3r · 8 Apr 2010 at 17:31

when you say twin lens option, you mean the info i posted up above?

mast3r · 12 Apr 2010 at 10:23

OK, so this time is even nearer. Took a Visit to Chester Zoo Yesterday, only to find my Camera jamming when zooming, it would just moan about Zoom Error until i gave the lens a clout, it clicked and worked again, until i wanted to change focus :s

GRRR.

OK, so...

1000d or 450d?

given the fact, if its the 450d ill have the stock lens for a good few months, and i am brand new to the DSLR scene + ill not be using the cam a GREAT deal.

mast3r · 12 Apr 2010 at 14:31

I have to buy new and it has to be from Argos as i have points to use up.

I just don't know what to do / expect.

I don't think i want to be spending a fortune on kit for the amount i use my Camera.
the 1000d from Argos has the two lens's, will they be good enough for a novice?

mast3r · 15 Apr 2010 at 06:54

The_TailGunner said:
useful side by side comparison table on dpreview >>CLICK<<

Thanks for that mate.

I think i am going to go with the 1000D

On a sale and return basis.

mast3r · 15 Apr 2010 at 14:27

Oh, i can not return a Digital Cam!

mast3r · 16 Apr 2010 at 11:47

ahh!!! Grrr.
Just been to Argos to get a 450D - No stock. Ok Ok, how about the 1000D?

Erm we show one in stock...

No return from Argos Munchkin, so i left the store.