Canon EOS 1000D 10MP Digital SLR Camera + 18-55 IS Lens - £293.61 Less £10 voucher Less £30 Cashback - £253.61 @ Argos

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  websearcher4 years, 5 months ago #1Show comment toolsReply

  £10 voucher (for £100+ spend) finishes tomorrow (Dec 7).
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  pet20004 years, 5 months ago #2Show comment toolsReply

  Hmmm.... Looks like a bargain at first, but when compared to the 450d lacks spot meter, LCD 2.5" vs 3", live view only in manual mode, IS only in lens, etc. I was looking at the Sony A300 from Jessops for £279 after cashback. Tiltable 2.7" LCD, better live view, spot meter, WB visible on screen and IS in camera works with any lens. Can't decide which one.
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  martinmarv4 years, 5 months ago #3Show comment toolsReply

  See comments on "expired" deal - http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/285327/canon-eos-1000d-10mp-digital-slr-ca/
  
  Looks good
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  scorpion19674 years, 5 months ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  the sony a200 is a far better camera than the cannon and is cheaper and has really good reviews check here at this link for amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DSLR-A200K-Digital-18-70mm-F3-5-5-6/dp/B0011U9U9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1228585435&sr=8-1 and the image stabalisation is in the body i have this camera and i am really pleased having had a cannon eos 40d before i prefer the sony hope it helps
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  Besford4 years, 5 months ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  Only difference between this deal and last week's thread is the reduction in VAT. Great camera though. Hard to justify £100+ extra for 450D for relatively minor upgrades. See earlier thread for lots of info. Canon and Nikon do consistently well in reviews (Canon usually wins) whereas Sony gets mixed reviews and some suggestion that reliability is suspect.
  
  Don't forget the Argos gift card trick which can take another £25 off this price!
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  TheJenksTer4 years, 5 months ago #6Show comment toolsReply

  pet2000

  Hmmm.... Looks like a bargain at first, but when compared to the 450d lacks spot meter, LCD 2.5" vs 3", live view only in manual mode, IS only in lens, etc. I was looking at the Sony A300 from Jessops for £279 after cashback. Tiltable 2.7" LCD, better live view, spot meter, WB visible on screen and IS in camera works with any lens. Can't decide which one.

  
  
  Both the A300 and 1000D have one purpose, and one purpose only. To take a picture. Make sure you know which one does this best before making your decision..
  
  I know which one I'd choose, and it wouldn't be the one with the tiltable LCD....
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  Sproutey4 years, 5 months ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  I've got the A200 and a ton of Canon gear.
  
  The A200 is most definitely not better. The AF isn't as quick or as accurate, especially in low-light. Its more sluggish in operation and noise is an issue at higher ISO's. To cap it all, the A200 kit lens is probably the worst of its type, while the Canon's IS version is about the best in this range. The Canon is also better built, although to be fair the Sony is good.
  
  The A300 is basically the same plus an effective live-view system. However, the trade-off is a lousy viewfinder in comparison.
  
  If you're comparing to the 450d, there's simply no contest. Thats the best compact dslr on the market at anything like this price. You'd need to go to a Canon 40D or Nikon D90 to get better.
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  actionman1234 years, 5 months ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  Would not recommend a Sony - get a Canon instead
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  gerrard_d4 years, 5 months ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  How does this compare with the Panasonic FZ28, I know its SDLR and the FZ28 isn't, but if I were just to get one or other and not buy any extra lenses how do they compare??
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  rwniel724 years, 5 months ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  The DSLR will have better low light performance and more flexible manual controls. Putting such a wide angle and wide range zoom in a single lens is naturally going to be a compromise on the FZ28.
  
  In body image stablization is nice to have (since it applies automatically to all lenses) but IS in the lens is better on long zoom lenses since it also stabilizes the viewfinder image.
  
  Robert
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  Orville4 years, 5 months ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  scorpion1967

  the sony a200 is a far better camera than the cannon and is cheaper and has really good reviews check here at this link for amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DSLR-A200K-Digital-18-70mm-F3-5-5-6/dp/B0011U9U9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1228585435&sr=8-1 and the image stabalisation is in the body i have this camera and i am really pleased having had a cannon eos 40d before i prefer the sony hope it helps

  
  
  You had a 40d and prefer the A200? i went the other way around (A200 to 40d) and the canon is light years in PQ, performance and handling.
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  frakison4 years, 5 months ago #12Show comment toolsReply

  gerrard_d

  How does this compare with the Panasonic FZ28, I know its SDLR and the FZ28 isn't, but if I were just to get one or other and not buy any extra lenses how do they compare??

  
  
  Im new to the DSLR scene after having a few compact digi's. I've got to say that the image quality and response times are amazing, I was, and remain, constantly blown away by just how good the format is over the compacts!! If money isnt a problem then go for it, other worries like size/ weight etc are soon forgotten when you review your photos!! :thumbsup:
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  Dave-T4 years, 5 months ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  gerrard_d

  How does this compare with the Panasonic FZ28, I know its SDLR and the FZ28 isn't, but if I were just to get one or other and not buy any extra lenses how do they compare??

  
  
  I'd say that a DSLR should take better pictures but if you want something fairly compact, a bit cheaper, and don't want to carry a load of gear around with you the fz28 would do the job - I'm assuming you need the x18 zoom. Having watched a bloke drop his Swarovski scope onto concrete steps because he was juggling with too much gear had made me a bit wary of clutter.
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  rodman4 years, 5 months ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  i got some argos vouchers worth £150 expires in 2011 if anyone need them PM me. thanks
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  arfster4 years, 5 months ago #15Show comment toolsReply

  There are a few comparison reviews out there, and they usually end by saying the Sony A200/A300 and the various low end Canons (and the equivalent Nikons too) are basically identical in image quality. For example, dpreview is quite good in comparing the Sony A200, the Canon 1000 and the Nikon D60. The Sony has the best detail resolution , but the weakest high ISO performance (mainly due to poor noise reduction, although you can fix all that by going RAW). There are compromises in them all.
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  newsgroupmonkey4 years, 5 months ago #16Show comment toolsReply

  If you have a chance to get an A300 for under £300, take it
  
  Good pictures and lenses are pence from that well-known auction site (Minolta)
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  kingy584 years, 5 months ago #17Show comment toolsReply

  Just back from Argos and bagged one with the voucher scam, so only paid £228.61. Now thats a hot deal for this badboy!
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  gerrard_d4 years, 5 months ago #18Show comment toolsReply

  kingy58

  Just back from Argos and bagged one with the voucher scam, so only paid £228.61. Now thats a hot deal for this badboy!

  
  
  Are you impressed with it? What comes in the box? What does the 18-55 zoom translate to in terms of optical zoom?
  
  Still undecided as to what to go for!!!
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  arfster4 years, 5 months ago #19Show comment toolsReply

  gerrard_d;3691489

  What does the 18-55 zoom translate to in terms of optical zoom?
  

  
  
  Nothing more complicated than 55/18 = 3.06x :-)
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  gerrard_d4 years, 5 months ago #20Show comment toolsReply

  arfster

  Nothing more complicated than 55/18 = 3.06x :-)

  
  
  Thanks, wasn't aware it was that simple!!

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