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Hi All,


I have bought a 350D but the american rebel version of the forum this week. Also bofriend has given me an old 35-80mm lens to get me started! Woohoo!

He has also asked me to sell a load of his filters. Some are still brand new on packet. He says I can have them and use the money to buy myself a newer lens!!!!

Anyway, that by the by!

My question is, whats the difference between the 350d and the rebel? I can't find info.

Thanks

Rosie.
 
No difference at all, they are just different names for different markets.
 
so yanks can feel rugged by having a camera called 'Rebel XT' and the japanese can feel cute by having a camera called 'Kiss Digital N' :shrug:

Wikipedia Link
 
Ive currently got a 350D too and i`ve found it great to learn on, other than noise at higher ISO`s i havnt got any complaints and at the price their going for now seem perfect as beginners cameras.
 
The 350D is a nice camera. Your 35-80mm isn't great for a crop sensor but it will get you started for now.
 
studioworks said:
Ive currently got a 350D too and i`ve found it great to learn on, other than noise at higher ISO`s i havnt got any complaints and at the price their going for now seem perfect as beginners cameras.
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Well as a beginner, i'm sure the 350D is more capable than me at the moment!
 
eos1 said:
The 350D is a nice camera. Your 35-80mm isn't great for a crop sensor but it will get you started for now.
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Why is it no good? Not sure I understand!

It will work ok won't it?
 
bullybaby2011 said:
Why is it no good? Not sure I understand!

It will work ok won't it?
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Your camera has a 1.6 crop factor which means the 35-80mm lens acts more like a 56 - 128mm lens, which in turn means you will struggle for wide shots. You can either buy a second wide lens (with something like 17mmor 18mm at the wide end) or take two shots next to each other and stitch a panorama together :)
 
manualfocus-g said:
Your camera has a 1.6 crop factor which means the 35-80mm lens acts more like a 56 - 128mm lens, which in turn means you will struggle for wide shots. You can either buy a second wide lens (with something like 17mmor 18mm at the wide end) or take two shots next to each other and stitch a panorama together :)
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Ahh I see. For a start as long as the camera and lens are compatible that'll do!

The fella has given me some filters to sell to put some money to another lens.

Any good lenses you'd recommned?

Thanks
 
bullybaby2011 said:
Ahh I see. For a start as long as the camera and lens are compatible that'll do!

The fella has given me some filters to sell to put some money to another lens.

Any good lenses you'd recommned?

Thanks
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Canon 55-250mm IS (image stabilization) is a perfect lens for a beginer (and others too) shoots well above it's price! Also consider the 18-55mm IS as the kit lens. It will give you reasonable wide angle for landscapes.
These two are budget lenses and won't cost you an arm and a leg!
 
I'd get (in this order; all canon branded lenses):

18-55mm kit lens. Non IS can be picked up for £30, IS version for £55.
(second hand prices)


50mm f/1.8 £70 new (kerso in the trade classifieds here)

55-250mm IS. About £120 second hand. About £150 new
 
Thanks guys that info should prove useful!

However, for now, I'll get snapping away and learn a bit about the camera while I save for some new lenses.

Rosie
 
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