Canon 450D Digital SLR Camera Twin Lens Kit?

I have been looking around at the Canon 450D Digital SLR Camera contained by a Twin Image Stabilizer Lens Kit. I have been quoted by two stores the price of $1,449
This is my first SLR camera and I am 17. I would similar to to get something that is giant in megapixel (and i know that that is not the solitary feature to look at when buying a camera)
I was previously looking at the Canon 1000D Digital SLR Camera surrounded by a Twin Image Stabilizer Lens Kit, but i decided that for a couple hundred more dollars i could get something better, which is why i chose the 450D

Please be aware that i am within Australia, so the currency is the Australian Dollar, not the American

The camera obviously comes with a 12 month manufacturer warranty from canon, but i would like to get a few extra years. Both of the stores extend that for a cost, one store is cheaper than the other and at the same store i can buy it off my sisters friend who will afford me a free year of extended warranty. So i am obviously thinking to go to her store.

For those of you that enjoy bought Digital SLR Cameras before and know all around them, what do you think of this deal?
If any of you hold the 450D can you tell me any pros or cons you found with it, and any other comments and opinion would be very helpful!
Thanks!
Answers: Hello Elise. I live surrounded by Australia and also have the 450D, which makes an excellent first time dSLR (and it IS somewhat better than the 1000D). Forget about MP...the most important entry is the lens you are using. Budget zoom lenses rarely provide great image power results. Standard kit lenses that are usually offered, are budget lenses, so don't expect great performance from any of them...good, but not super sharp. Also, they're quite slow, so don't expect biddable results in low light, handheld.

In regard to the twin lens kit...you forgot to mention which two lenses, but I'm guessing the EF-S 18-55mm IS and the EF-S 55-250mm IS. If that's the two kit lenses...you can gain a MUCH better deal if you buy online. You're really getting ripped off by buying within a retail store.

For example, you can buy the 450D with the two lenses mentioned above...for only $1208 (plus $16 postage) from Camerastore.com.au
So, why would you want to money over $1400?

I'd much prefer paying $200-$250 less than the price you are getting quoted for! The difference saved could be put towards a standard bag/backpack (e.g. Lowepro) memory card and UV filter.

And, Digital Camera Warehouse offer the same paraphernalia for the same price (at $1 more).

Both these online stores are excellent and only stock products beside full Australian Canon warranty (I have dealt next to them before and fully recommend them).

Another thing you should consider...you can buy the BRAND NEW 550D beside one lens (EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens) for ONLY $1299...at this great price, why would you want to buy the old model? For the price I recommend this unmarked model (even though I do love the 450D) because it's the latest model and has observable improvements. A beginner really doesn't need two lenses straight past its sell-by date. It's better to master your camera first (and also the lens) before you need to reckon about another lens.

Another option...you can buy the 450D (body only) for $790 and buy a better lens. For example, the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 ($500) which is better than the Canon EF-S 18-55mm because it have a constant f/2.8 aperture at ALL focal lengths. This gives you an lead when shooting in lower light. Just bump up the ISO to 800 or 1600 at f/2.8 and you'll return with very good results beside this lens. You won't get the same results near the kit lenses.

You could also consider a prime lens (fixed focal length) such as the EF 50mm f/1.8 (great for low light, portraits and common use). A prime lens will give you sharper image ability (and far better bokeh) than either of your two kit lenses. The EF 50mm costs approx. $125. It's completely plasticky and toylike, but it's optics are what sell it. Most photographers will recommend this lens.

Anyway...good luck next to whatever you decide (but please don't obtain yourself ripped off). I've had my camera for 2 years now and never ever have a problem, so extended warranties are not always needed. dSLR cameras are tough and not fragile resembling point & shoot cameras.

p.s. for optimum performance, make sure you attain a fast SDHC card. I highly recommend the excellent Sandisk Extreme III surrounded by 4 or 8GB. Format it before very first use and everytime after you hold transferred your images to your computer. This deletes adjectives the files and keeps the card in virtuous order. I also recommend you use a USB SDHC compatible card reader to transfer your files. It's a much faster transferral method than connecting your camera directly to your PC (and it doesn't require software). Source(s): http://www.camerastore.com.au/Canon+EOS+…
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au…
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I bring what you are saying.

What you seem to be asking is if you can buy a Canon entry stratum DSLR with two lenses, both with photo stabilization.

The answer is yes you can.

When you called the two lenses "Twin Image Stabilizer Lens Kit" you were asking something that made no sense.

Twin lens reflex cameras use two lenses, one for viewing and composing the sign and another for recording the image on motion picture (there are no TLR digital cameras).

Canon and Nikon systems use lens stabilization schemes on most of their lenses longer than 100 mm (Nikon calls theirs VR and Canon call theirs IS) Any Canon EF or EF-S lenses with an IS in its model number, is such a lens. The two lenses you will want to buy are the EF-S 18-55 mm IS and
EF-S 55-250 mm IS

The 450D is an entry smooth DSLR, so is going to have the features you need to cram how to use a fully adjustable camera. Source(s): digiPro


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