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Well i've finally gone and done it! After deliberating for many many months as to which dslr will be my first i've finally actually ordered one.

I had originally settled on a canon 550d, but after reading around i managed to get permission from "'er indoors" to increase the budget to a canon 600d. Once that was my budget, i then noticed the nikon d5100 and have spent months trying to decide between the 600d and d5100.

Last night i finally made the decision and clicked the order button............for a canon 60d :lol:

Decided on a spare of the moment whim to bump my budget up another £200 and go for the 60d instead of 600d :eek:

It's only coming with the standard 18-55 kit lens. But as i've never used a dslr before i'm perfectly happy with that to learn with. I've already put some extremely unsubtle hints in for a 50mm 1.8 for christmas. :thumbs:

Maybe in a year from now after plenty of use i will know exactly which types of better quality lens i will want to upgrade to.

Gets delivered tomorrow, can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
 
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If you want a good wide angle lens - Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L
If you want a good standard/zoom lens - Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L
If you want a good telephoto lens - Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L (if your budget allows, get the IS version)

sorted :)
 
I think i would have to win the lottery before buying any of those lenses :(
 
It's said that you should invest your money in glass but even if buying used, Ohara's 3 suggestions would still set you back well over 2K.

I'm in the same boat as you, I'm currently looking for a replacement for the 18-55 but with a little more reach but still can't decide what I want.
I assume your 18-55 will be the latest IS one. I gather they're actually pretty decent, certainly when compared to the early non IS mk1 like mine.
Have fun with your new toy and keep us posted with your progress. ;)
 
You don't need anything but the 18-55 to start with. Enjoy that first. The lenses ohara suggest are pro spec lenses which have focal lengths suited better to full frame cameras (i.e. 5D/1Ds). There are FAR better choices (as they give better effective focal length ranges) for crop cameras like the 60D that are much cheaper than those mentioned.
 
Don't agree at all about Ohara's suggestions (cost notwithstanding) for lenses suitable for a crop sensor camera

16-35mm wouldn't be that wide and 24-70mm isn't that handy either, more like 10-20mm and 17-50mm sort of range would be better, although the 70-200mm is always nice to have
 
Yeah, i'm definitely happy with the 18-55 kit lens to be starting out, and a 1.8 nifty fifty for christmas by all accounts is a very good quality yet affordable lens.

Maybe after that i may look at something like a tamron 17-50 if i find the kit lens limiting but that wont be for a while yet i would imagine!
 
ohara said:
If you want a good wide angle lens - Canon 16-35mm f/2.8L
If you want a good standard/zoom lens - Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L
If you want a good telephoto lens - Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L (if your budget allows, get the IS version)

sorted :)
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Nope, this is just L fanatisism!

The 16-35L actually isnt that good IMO and it a bit of a nothing lens on a crop. The EFS 10-22 is the crop equivalent and its far better.

I'd say Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 non VC if you wanted to replace the kit and a Canon 55-250 IS or if you fancy a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 EX HSM II for the longer stuff. You're getting the same IQ as the above (with the Tammy and Sigma) for a 3rd of the price.

Anyway, you'll love the 60d and this hobby gets expensive, as you can see!
 
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Many congrats Colin

I went from point and shoot to MyFirstDSLR - the canon EOS 60D, three weeks ago. Loads of changes for me from a P&S

Before worrying about other lenses I predict you have a nice steep learning curve ahead of you regarding the following, if like me you came from a P&S

holding the monster properly
using the viewfinder rather than LiveView (probably...)
all the settings on the camera - what do they mean, do they matter and what should you set them to
new techniques - eg back button focussing
All the AF stuff (one-shot vs servo vs focus, plus AF points)
RAW vs jpeg and how to view and edit the photos with what software.
much bigger faster memory card if shooting RAW
do you now need various bits and bobs like a camera bag, something to protect your lens (UV filter, hood), tripod, dust blower, etc etc
Oh and all that composition stuff too :-)

Apologies if you know loads of this stuff already - just relaying the fun I have had to date. I am a very happy bunny but still have loads to learn. I am loving my 60D.
 
I am indeed coming from a point and shoot (Panasonic Lumix TZ5) and I will most definitely have a lot to learn.

I have already got photoshop CS5 extended and lightroom 3 installed on my PC, however i have never used them before and find them a little bit daunting (seems like there are a million and one different options to play with).

I have been doing lots of reading up over the last few months about aperture/iso/shutter speed etc whilst trying to decide on which camera to buy, however i don't think i've even scratched the surface!

Along with my camera purchase i have also ordered a Lowepro Nova 170 AW bag and a 16gb class 10 sdhc card (plus i already have a class 6 16gb sd card which can be used as a backup).

So i am slighty prepared for the adventure, but i am expecting to have a very steep learning curve as you say :)
 
Nice one Colin, I got a 550D with an 18-55 Mk1 kit lens and wasn't overly happy with it. Just got an 18-55 Mk 2 IS and it's much better. Also agree with Jim about the 55-250 IS, it is a cracking lens. It's very sharp and you can pick them up on the classifieds for just over £100 normally. I came up from a bridge and the quality of your pics will astound you.
 
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