New member, another SL1 owner ...

I decided to get something more fun than a smartphone and the SL1(100D in my country) had a nice discount between the holidays. I went for it, thinking it would be more fun to spend on lenses than on a more expensive camera body. And thinking Canon lenses being the most widely available and generally cheaper than competing systems. At least in my country.

A too advanced camera could kill the fun, as I've been away from camera systems and have to relearn more than a few things. Better starting out simple, find out what I'm missing by actual usage. Surprisingly the SL1 is way more advanced than I expected.

I got the SL1 as a kit for 300$, with the obscure EF-S 18-55 STM III lens included. I never really thought of using that lens as the kit was cheaper than only a body. But the lens turns out to be quite sharp(I have tested it) and is lightweight, I may find some use for it.

Moving on, first lens being purchased was the EF 50mm 1.8 STM with matching hood. IQ is great as far as I can see, very happy with it. And plenty of bokeh is fun.

Next was the Tamron 18-200 DI II VC which was intended to be the universal lens instead of a 18-55. The worlds lightest "superzoom". I like it. It IS universal, even if being a compromise all over. For occasions on the move with just one lens it has the potential for being near perfect. That "for free" Canon 18-55 is possibly sharper in some situations but it doesn't offer a 200mm focal length or a 11x zoom. Image stabilization in the Tamron is a nice extra. Hood was included but I bought the original Tamron UV-filter for some extra protection of the glass.

Almost everything "normal" covered what's missing. Oh, yes, a wide angle lens of some sort. I choose the EF-S 10-18 IS STM for landscape and full interiors. And lastly I needed a bag, I ordered the AmazonBasic DSLR and Laptop bag with orange interior. That was it.

So far the SL1 feels like a total hit: small, light, simple to use, but advanced under the hood and it produces high quality images when used right. The low cost made it possible for me to spend more on "fun" glass which I feel was the right decision. A single 80D body with no lens costs more than all of the above and will produce no images ...

I got some of the decision power by reading these forums, thanks!