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indychic999 New Member • Posts: 8
Repost--to the right forum...help please! need to decide ASAP!

Hello All,

I know that 1100D is enough for a beginner/enthusiast and money is best saved/used on lenses, etc.

However, I'm getting a good deal on 500D - £110 more for an extra canon lens (75-300mm non IS) along with non IS 18-55mm.

Compared to 1100D with 18-55mm with IS lens (£380).

Also, I am tempted to buy from an instore retailer in London instead of online as it is my first camera and want to have someone to go to if something goes wrong- I am not sure how reputed some online retailers are...and the cheapest I can find is anyways £340..but not sure of reputation, so £40 is not worth the risk!

Ideally, I would go for 1100D body only and get a 18-250mm/200mm lens as I would like to avoide carrying extra lenses- but i tried the Tamron lens with 1100D and it is VERY heavy..and just wasn't fun! Haven't tried the Sigma though but was told this is heavier than Tamron.

So, I am guessing 2 lenses might actually be better for me..also, if i buy them separately, i still end up spending approx £500 on non-canon lens with a basic body, so really not sure if this is a wise option....only because I like the feel of 500D better...the grip, it just feels good.

I am interested in travel photography and just discovering what I enjoy and if i buy 2 lenses, will not be buying another one for atleast 1yr-2 yrs...

Really confused as need to get this ordered asap to take for next holiday..

Oh and has anyone taken out extended warranty? I am considering taking it and cancelling within 1 yr for full refund if i didn't use it...any suggestions?

Thanks!!!!!

Canon EOS 1100D (EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50) Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3)
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