Oh no - Spec me again!

[-Mike-]

Hey all,

Bit of background to why I'm asking again - I've recently split with my partner and after she demanded a 50/50 split of all property including my stuff which she won I am left with no Dslr and plenty of other things missing too!

I had purchased a 550d with 18-55, 50mm and 50-250mm lense from these fine forums. I'm looking for some advice on a good starter camera, and am not sure whether I should be looking for a 550d or perhaps moving up to the 600d instead?

I loved the 50mm prime for its portrait shots and as such will definately be looking to get something similar again! I am a beginner and possibly as novice as can be, but love taking photo's so I'd really appreciate some help!

Thanks a lot

 

[-Mike-]

Anyone care to lend some knowledge?

 

[-Mike-]

I just picked up a 600D with kit lens for £350 refurbished on Ebay with 12 month warranty. Went in to Jessops and handled the 550D and 600D and the 600D felt just a tiny bit more comfortable in my hands. May be worth heading in store and trying them both out, also as you are not committed to a particular brand may be worth also handling a Nikon as you might find you find it more natural/comfortable?

Was the refurb in good condition mate? I know where you're talking about but I wondered what kind of condition they may turn up in!

 

[-Mike-]

Is there any dust or anything in the lense? I'm assuming the 600d is a slight step up from the 550d?