Began my Log today. Day 1
Day 1 : Went to 2 Camera shops in Altrincham, they were both outside the bus Station. I went in an Independent retailer shop first called 'Kamera Altrincham' - they had a big Advert in the window for the Canon 450D. I went in 2 guys in there, a long haired dude was doing something at the far away desk, and an old guy about 55ish behind the counter next to the door (looked like the owner). Said I was interested in finding out about the 450D, answer 'its not in stock', ok. This guy really wasnt interested whatsoever, it was bordering on being uncomfortable, I attempted asking newbie questions, the guy wasnt interested. I left swearing under my breath.
Crossed the road and went into Jessops, two guys in there, one guys very enthusiastic helping a woman with some machine they had, and a Lab guy. he was fking awesome - 20+ year photographer, showed me the camera and explained loads of things to me even though I said i wasnt interested in buying until November. He took me to a cabinet where a range of Canon cameras, price ranged from 300 - 1800 quid, at this point a customer had been waiting at the counter for service for 5 mins. He took me through the entire structure of the setup from body to lens then flash - he also said avoid the Jessops brand flash and go , Canon body, Canon lens, Canon Flash. He said the Lens you get with the Canon was adequate unless the sigma was for lower light (or somethink like that) I couldnt remember the Sigma specs. What was especially interesting was that he said Jessops do a very comprehensive insurance which covers business use - when u buy the camera from there, well worth knowing.
I had a good experience and will consider jessops for the insurance, he recommended a 600 quid cannon lens though - i will research this more.
Definate : 450D Camera is confirmed.
So thanks for that guys, appreciated your advice I wont keep blogging, just though you might be interested in the result of the research of your recommendations.
Thanks once again.
Day 1 : Went to 2 Camera shops in Altrincham, they were both outside the bus Station. I went in an Independent retailer shop first called 'Kamera Altrincham' - they had a big Advert in the window for the Canon 450D. I went in 2 guys in there, a long haired dude was doing something at the far away desk, and an old guy about 55ish behind the counter next to the door (looked like the owner). Said I was interested in finding out about the 450D, answer 'its not in stock', ok. This guy really wasnt interested whatsoever, it was bordering on being uncomfortable, I attempted asking newbie questions, the guy wasnt interested. I left swearing under my breath.
Crossed the road and went into Jessops, two guys in there, one guys very enthusiastic helping a woman with some machine they had, and a Lab guy. he was fking awesome - 20+ year photographer, showed me the camera and explained loads of things to me even though I said i wasnt interested in buying until November. He took me to a cabinet where a range of Canon cameras, price ranged from 300 - 1800 quid, at this point a customer had been waiting at the counter for service for 5 mins. He took me through the entire structure of the setup from body to lens then flash - he also said avoid the Jessops brand flash and go , Canon body, Canon lens, Canon Flash. He said the Lens you get with the Canon was adequate unless the sigma was for lower light (or somethink like that) I couldnt remember the Sigma specs. What was especially interesting was that he said Jessops do a very comprehensive insurance which covers business use - when u buy the camera from there, well worth knowing.
I had a good experience and will consider jessops for the insurance, he recommended a 600 quid cannon lens though - i will research this more.
Definate : 450D Camera is confirmed.
So thanks for that guys, appreciated your advice I wont keep blogging, just though you might be interested in the result of the research of your recommendations.
Thanks once again.
