Canon 450D or Canon 1000D

[GirlBehindtheCam]

I am new on this site so hello everyone:wave:

Okay so im looking for a new hobby and for some reason, the only things I have ever seemed to want to do as a hobby is photography!

Im expecting a baby this month so im pretty bored at home and need something to do on maternity leave especially when i leave the house for those really long walks with baby

so to cut long story short.....which camera would you recommend for entry level? Canon 450D or 1000D??

I see myself working with models as i jst gave up models and i know models who would pose for free for me and i like the idea of taking pictures of scenery when out for my walks

Any recommendations??

[Laudrup]

I've got the 1000D and it does me just fine as a beginner. There isn't massive differences between the two, to be honest I was looking at the 450D but thought I'd save some money seeing as there wasn't a big difference in performance and buy a lens or two.

Best thing to do is probably go to Jessops and have a play around see how they feel in your hand.

[Mano_X]

If you can afford the 450D go for it:

7 focus points 1000D VS 9 focus points 450D
3.0 fps, unlimited, 1.5 fps for up to 4 RAW frames 1000D VS 3.5 fps, 53 JPEG or 6 RAW frames 450D (very useful for sports)
LCD 2.5 " 1000D VS 3 " 450D
Metering 35 area eval, center weighted, partial 1000D VS 35 area eval, center weighted, partial, spot
Effective pixels 10.1 million 1000D VS 12.2 million 450D :thinking: 10MP is more them sufficient

What I miss in my 1000D, spot metering and the faster fps ;)

[Andy]

0.5 Frames faster isnt that much better. The only I would miss would be the spot metering, you dont need a 3inch screen.

Price wise, £350 for the 1000D, £450 for the 450D, its not worth it I dont see. If you cant find a 1000D for £350 and its £400 then its worth it buying the 450D.

[hashcake]

There is less than £100 between the two.
Mano X has beat me to posting the specs of the two so I will just say, the 450D.

[hashcake]

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk

EOS 1000D Lens Kit (EF-S 18-55 IS) £389.99
EOS 450D + 18-55mm IS Lens £479.99

[Andy]

Dont Argos sell the 1000D for £348?

[GirlBehindtheCam]

I have seen the 1000d for £300 and the 450d for £400 :thinking:

I guess if i can get the 450d for less then ill pay the little extra for it but as i am no pro and i do believe that i will not know all these features straight away let alone use them them alll

But i guess i should try and get the 450d if i can but if not the 1000d should do me just fine:D

[Laudrup]

Both are a good start. Congratulations on the baby as well :D

[coldpenguin]

If you are shortly getting a new addition, then possibly the 50mm f/1.8 lens will be a cheap addition to your kit lens, and allow you to take some nice baby pics.
This will cost somewhere between £60-£80 new, but it might be worth it as there will be a large difference in the depth of field you could create.

[GirlBehindtheCam]

Thanks Laudrup! Any day now!!!

Coldpenguin- I think I have found somewhere when i can get the came and the 50mm f/1.8 lense inclusive. I was also advised of this so thanks, at least i know the person was talking sense, lol