Recent content by Archer

Yep, thanks everyone. I feel a lot less confused now :) All that remains is to learn how to use the stuff.....anyone know of a good book;)

True but my office is based in NYC and my American friends and I travel back and for a lot so...........

The best new kit price I can find is £765 for a UK product from Clifton Cameras although I could get a grey import for less. I do travel loads so I might buy from the US or Sing if that works out much cheaper.

I really don't want to go up to £1500, that is too much over budget. I can get the kit with a 18 - 105 for £700 then could stretch to another £500 for the 70-200. or should I just get the body with the 18-200 VR as Will suggested originally?

The D5000 does look good but the D90 seems to be a better long term bet especially if I get a bit more hooked on this whole photography thing. On the other hand perhaps I should compromise on the body and spend more on the lens? If I did get the 70-200mm f2.8 lens as the best bet for the...

So, if I go for the D90 I could get the kit with the standard 18-105mm VR Lens for £700 or with the 18-200mm VR II for just under £1000......or the body only for £520 and a Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 for about £500. I am a beginner - should I get the standard kit option and then buy the Sigma lens...

Yes, I guess that would be the alternative to the 550d. I do have a bit of a Canon bias and aside from simple bias the 550d seems to be described as such a leap forward compared to the older models. There again I don't really need movie features Confused :s

Hi all, I would be grateful if you could offer some advice to a confused old lady ;) I was just about to buy an EOS 550D body only and was looking for the best lens for me when I got cold feet and then distracted by a Nikon. The source of the cold feet being a number of comments I saw about...