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Chinook

10-09-2010, 7:30pm

I am about to go out tomorrow to finally buy my new camera. What is the difference between the 500D & the 550D? I am not a professional but have used digital cameras for a while.

If it is nothing too major I will settle on the 500D. Of course if it is I will just have to wait a little longer.

Please let me know ASAP please. Thank you so much :)

MarkChap

10-09-2010, 7:36pm

24 frames/ sec video

You will be very happy with the 500D I am sure

ZedEx

10-09-2010, 7:47pm

yeah I'd go the 500D, it is a very competent entry level(ish) Canon and you will love it :)

Chinook

10-09-2010, 7:58pm

Thank you for your super fast replies you have both really helped me. Thank you & have a great weekend. If anyone else has anything to add love to here from you to :-)

Rod038

11-09-2010, 3:53am

I have had my 500D for a few weeks now and am finding it very good to use. It is my first DSLR. It came with 2 kits lenses. It is small and light weight.

I bought mine off ebay second hand and it was only 2 months old, so was as new.
It is a big step up from my old little kodak camera, but I am enjoying playing around with the settings.

Chinook

12-09-2010, 2:11pm

Thanks everyone. I bought the Canon500D :-)

MarkChap

12-09-2010, 4:11pm

you won't regret it

Arabash

12-09-2010, 5:03pm

Have been a keen amateur photographer since a kid and after retiring have the time to spend improving my skills. Keen on wild life photography and look forward to learning more through members on this web site

Vairn

14-09-2010, 3:48pm

I went down the same path for my purchase before I went overseas for my wife's sister's wedding. I couldn't justify the price difference for mainly better video. Compared to the small differences in the photo area.

I am loving it, only have the 18-55mm kit lens though hehe.

BOZZO

20-09-2010, 6:04pm

question for all, whats the cheapest your able to find a both 500d and 550d body only?

RaoulIsidro

20-09-2010, 6:21pm

question for all, whats the cheapest your able to find a both 500d and 550d body only?

http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-canon-eos-550d-price-236698.html
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RaoulIsidro

20-09-2010, 6:23pm

Thanks everyone. I bought the Canon500D :-)

Congrats on the purchase.
You asked for a comparative table for the 500D and 550D:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/CanonEOS550D/
Cheers!

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