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By: Zoe

Zoe — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 01:57:46 +0000

I just wanted to say thank you to all reviewers and commenters and of course Koko for the amazing samples… I bought a Canon 500d about 7 and a half hours ago and have since been torturing myself with reviews and comparisons between it and the Nikon d5000, but I think I’m finally starting to see that it is really just about personal taste, kind of like merlot and pinotage; both easy drinking, both have the same purpose, and if you stick your nose too far into the glass you forget to just enjoy it. Very enjoyable review thank you again x

By: mike o.sullivan

mike o.sullivan — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:57:41 +0000

any ideas iwant a fisheye lens for a canon eos

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:59:31 +0000

Hi Ben,

95% will – what exact lenses have you got?

Thanks

By: Ben Preston

Ben Preston — Tue, 11 May 2010 13:23:08 +0000

Cracking review, well written for the everyday family photographer! Birthday soon so I think I might have to treat myself and upgrade from the 450D, been on the hunt for something similar and would really like to stick with Canon because of lenses. Will my older Canon lenses work with this?

Ben

By: Ben

Ben — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:02:18 +0000

Hmm, this is a tricky one. The 550D is a superb camera that more than matches the 7D in many aspects. However, the 7D does have some plus points over the 550D. It has dual DIGIC 4 processors (the 550D only has 1) which give the 7D a frame rate of 8 per second – twice that of the 550D. The superior AF system in the 7D also offers faster focussing, and the weather-proofing means the 7D will survive more easily in the great outdoors than the 550D. Now, none of these features may be important, depending on what your area of photography is, but as you have indicated that wildlife is your chosen subject, it has to be said that the 7D’s advantages make it a definite favourite. Of course, the price difference can’t be ignored, and if you are happy to sacrifice these few features for a considerable financial saving, then the 550D is a superb camera and well worth considering.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:23 +0000

Hi, I am about to use the excuse of making a hash of cleaning the sensor and mirror etc in my 350D to upgrade. Wanted the 7D but cannot justify I dont think so the 550D seems the ideal. I take mainly wildlife during long walks, and hopefully from ,my new toy, a chair hide. Any comments/opinions to change my mind on the upgrade? (Has to be Canon cos of the lenses, 100-400. 70-200, 100 macro)
Thanks
Mark

By: Dave Mullins

Dave Mullins — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:31:17 +0000

Hi Oli,
I am about to make my last purchase, age has a lot to do with it!! Being old and lazy, my idea is Camera plus just the one Lens; Camera spread is either the Canon 50D, or Nikon D90. The 50D is rather heavy I have gathered! So would the 500D be a better choice, as I propose to get the required Battery Grips to go along with them. Lens wise I have in mind the recent Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.
5-6.3 VC LD(IF) in either the Canon or Nikon fit. Being a bit of a Dimbo, would appreciate any help you may give me on the matter. I will be using them in or around Cornwall chasing Seagulls and Rock Climbers, so may be open to a little abuse and knocks, hence the long reach. Advice is need before I give up and spend my savings on Wine, Wimmen, and Wasting it. DOB is in my e-mail address.

Best Regards. Dave.

By: Tom Gore

Tom Gore — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:38:57 +0000

I want to buy an lcd screen protector. I`m also considering a lens hood but want to know which is a good general purpose hood. The camera is a Canon 500d and has the 18/55 and 55/250 IS Lens` any advice to help me decide my options will be appreciated.

By: Oli

Oli — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:05:18 +0000

Hi David, There is something to be said for sticking with the same system - familiar menus & layout of the controls, alongside keeping your 70-300mm lens + flashgun. If you're considering the A550 then the new Sony A450 may also be of interest (still offers 14 megapixels, similar controls). There's a Sony Alpha comparison chart here.