Canon EOS 1000D

[tom00_uk]

thinking of getting a Canon EOS 1000D - not had a dslr befor so am i out of my tree or am i on the right track?

[Hobjob]

Originally Posted by tom00_uk

thinking of getting a Canon EOS 1000D - not had a dslr befor so am i out of my tree or am i on the right track?

A fine camera - but it is hard to advise without knowing your experience and what you are aiming to capture.

If you are after nature shots you will need extra lenses, and the usual advice is to spend more on the glas than on the body. A kit lens is likely to disapoint for much wildlife.

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by Hobjob

the usual advice is to spend more on the glas than on the body. A kit lens is likely to disapoint for much wildlife.

One of the best bits of camera advice on this forum! I'd add that spending twice as much on a lens than on the body is not disproportionate. You can always keep a good lens to use with an upgraded body bought at a later date.

Jim

[Vectisbirder]

I agree with Hobjob and Jim, a good lens is more important than the actual camera body. If you have the money then I would recommend the 1000D (or 450D) and the Canon 100-400mm L zoom (the latter costing around +/- £800).

[Chris_Johnstone]

Ditto to the above comments. What I would say is that if you have never owned a dslr, the 1000D or 450D or even a 400D are good entry level cameras. I use Canon but Nikon do pretty much the same thing model for model however, I can't help you there. Important that you get a feel for the camera and controls are intuitive.

Hope you enjoy it.

Chris