Hello all, some good advice needed please

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Hello everyone,
Please forgive me as I'm new to this 'forum' thing. I am currently trying to decide on a new (and my first) dslr and after buying a few magazines and reading various reviews on the net I am currently veering towards either a Cannon 50D or a 550D and can't decide. Based on the following I would really appreciate some experienced advice.

I have always had an interest in photography and have until now just had small compacts from Sony.I have created images on canvas for my home and since ten for various friends and family. The types of photos that I like to shoot are portrait, landscape and maybe even sports (but to a lesser degree).

Am I correct in thinking that the 50D is a better camera than the 550D, even though it is alot older and would be the better investment. I believe it to be of a better build quality. What would be the main advantages of each camera be when compared to the other?

I would also like to take up an on-line home course to develop more skills at a pace that suits my already fairly hectic lifestyle. Does anyone have any suggestions?
 
Hello and :welcome:
You might wish to post your question in the Equipment section, but to be honest you will likely get mixed opinions. Both are good bodies, and you are correct in thinking that the 50d is better build quality. My opinion (and it is only mine), I would always pick the 50d between the two. I have one myself and can confirm it is a great body.
 
Hi Ciaran, greetings from another forum newbie :)

I recently upgraded from an old Canon 350D and I spent ages wrestling with your very question - 550 versus 50. In the end I plumped for the 50D and while I have only been playing with it for a few weeks I absolutely love it to bits.

Aside from the build quality and the many reviews I read, the enhanced fps swung it for me as I like to play around with sports photography among other things. The video capability of the 550 didn't really appeal as I already have that covered (and rarely bother anyway).

With either choice you'll end up with a quality camera. I hope you enjoy trawling through the many topics on TP - the quality and volume of advice on here make it a better learning resource than any number of books :thumbs:
 
Thanks to you all so far for this help.
I have posted these queries in the forums that you have suggested.
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