Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR |

I want to get into photography professionally and i just don’t know which camera to choose. I am torn between the canon eos 550d/rebel t2i and the canon eos 50d. I am going for canon because they seem like the best plus they have plenty of lenses. Also will it make a difference if i buy my camera from America because they are both cheaper on amazon.com then they are on amazon.co.uk, and does it make a difference that the first camera is called the eos 550d in the uk and the rebel t2i in America? They are the same camera right? I will be so grateful for any help you can give me!
Thank you for your answer it does help. i read that the eos 50d was more like a semi professional camera, is it more so than the 550d? is there much difference in the picture quality because if the 50d produces better pictures than i wouldn’t mind not having a movie mode? i live in england but i don’t think amazon charge customs.

If you buy on Amazon.com and deliver to UK then you will pay Customs Duty. For small items it costs more to collect than the duty is worth and the duty is usually waived but on an item like a digital SLR the duty will be charged.

Check with amazon before you order.

Hi im sixteen years old and I wanted to know what are some things i should keep in mind when purchasing a digital slr?? like i dont know much "camera lingo" so i dont know what to look for, i wanted to use a camera for Photography, fun with friends, and a modeling/makeup portfolio. i waas thinking maybe the nikon d90 or the d3000 but i dont know. lol and someone also told me canon was better so then i started thinking about the canon Eos 50d. helo would be appreciated alot!!!

oh yea btw i want a camera that has video also lol

If you can afford the D90 or 50D, then I would recommend the Canon T2i because it will do everything you are looking for and has the best video recording fo any DSLR. If it was just strictly photography, then I would recommend the Nikon D5000 (or the more expensive D90) as your first DSLR.

Personally, for "the bang for the buck" in terms of features, image quality, and build quality, I would get the Nikon D90. It is a fantastic camera with features rivaling the D300 and with the same image quality. The only real advantage the D300’s have over the D90 is that if you want to use older Nikon AI and AI-s lenses they will meter on the D300 and not on the D90. The D90 has a video feature (not that great), but a true photographer could care less about this feature and would gladly trade the video for some other useful features on the camera.

If you are on a tighter budget, then the D5000 will do because it uses the same 12MP CMOS sensor from the D90 and D300. What you lose with the D5000 are of course some features, a 2.7" Swivel LCD (230,000 pixel) vs. 3.0" LCD (920,000 pixel), Pentamirror viewfinder vs. Pentaprism, no top status display for the D5000, and no autofocus using older AF & AF-D lenses on the D5000 (the D90 & D300’s have an additional autofocus motor built into the body). If you are not familiar with some of the terms, then wikipedia is a great resource.

If you are not aware, one of the most important aspects of the camera is the sensor size. Most point and shoot cameras have tiny sensors (1/2.5") and the DSLR’s have much larger sensors. The two main catagories are full frame (like the original 35mm film) and APS-C or DX for Nikon (like the old 24mm APS film format). Larger the sensor size, the more light it will capture thus provided higher quality images.

If you are absolutely on a budget, the new Pentax K-x with 18-55mm & 55-200mm lens for $569.00 with free shipping from camerakings.com is a steal. The Pentax K-7 with 18-55mm lens for $849.00 is also a great buy. Anyway, check out the links below for some good websites with great articles to help with your camera hunting. Good Luck!

I’m wanting to start my own photography business. I start taking classes in about 5 months and I want to purchase a good camera before I begin. My price range is cheaper than $2,500.00 but can be up to that amount. I would really like to hear from photographers who are experienced and can give me good advise. I’ve been thinking about getting the Canon EOS 50D Black 15.1 MP Digital SLR. Is this a good camera? any specific Lens anyone recommends to go with it? Any help I can get I will much appreciate.
To Bob, looks like someone doesn’t know how to read. I START SCHOOL IN 5 MONTHS. but i need to get equipment first so i’m wanting advice. This is a long term goal. So next time you want to try and criticize maybe you should read the question.
To the person defending Bob. All I wanted was a little advise. If so many people are asking these questions then skip them and move on to another. Alot of you " top contributors" just have to comment on everything to bring your little points up. this is why I hate asking a questions cause I will always get these people that have no answers at all they just feel the need to say something. If your not wanting to help just please move on to the next question.

Got to ask this.

Why on earth do you think you can start a photographic business if you have absolutely no idea about photography???

it seems like it but it might just be a bit of a rip off

http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-Canon-EOS-50D-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-6-Lens-Kit-/160425534987?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item255a1b660b

no….

read below, you never buy photo gear from ebay unless you want to get screwed.

http://www.cameralabs.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=173636#173636

Both of them are Canon macro lenses. One is about two times the price of the other one.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras/$529.00
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3/ref=sr_1_1?
and
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras/$959.00
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-2-8L-Macro-Digital/dp/B002NEGTSI/ref=sr_1_2ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272778863&sr=8-2

I’m planning on getting a Canon EOS 50D in the near future.

Here are a few of the differences:
- One is an L lens, one is not
- L version has IS (image stabilization)
- L version has slightly better build quality

If you’re deciding which one you should get, buy the non-L version. Why? It’s half the price but is just as sharp as the L version. In my opinion the L version isn’t much of an improvement in terms of image quality. And although it features hybrid image stabilization, you probably won’t need it much unless you’re going to shoot portraits. But of course, purchasing a sturdy tripod can compensate for IS.

There are so many digital SLR cameras these days, and my options are overwhelming. Right now I’m looking at a Nikon D90 or Canon EOS 50D. I’ve read specs and reviews on them. Anybody have any opinions on these cameras? or maybe another camera you would recommend?

Between those two it’s Nikon’s D90 and here’s why. The Nikon sensor scores so much higher than the Canon, so the images will be cleaner at high ISO and in low light. The Nikon shoots video too. Each has lots of bells and whistles, but in the end they don’t matter that much, I’m all about the image quality. I’m not in either camp by the way, I shoot with a Sony Alpha A700 dSLR.

I want a quality DSLR but am unsure what brand or model to get. I have only used SLR film cameras and am unsure what digital camera would be best. Any suggestions will be appreciated. I was thinking of a Canon EOS 50D.

Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera is a good choice to go with
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If you want a Nikon than can consider Nikon D90 DX 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera
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I am looking at buying a cheap fisheye lens adapter to take skiing with me and realized that in the description of the lens it states "0.20X Professional Super AF…" I have no idea what the .20X means. Does it only pertain to fisheye lenses? Here is the full ttitle "Opteka HD² 0.20X Professional Super AF Fisheye Lens for Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT, XTi, XS, XSi, T1i, 1D, 5D, 7D, 10D, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D Digital SLR".

this is the link if it helps: http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-0-20X-Professional-Fisheye-Digital/dp/B001K5R38Q/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

thanks and remember 10 POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

put the X on the other side… x 0.2, and put your lens in front of it.. 18mm x0.2, and your answer is 3.6mm. The adapter will multiply the focal length of the lens you put it on by 0.2.

The 1st post has it backwards, a larger number does not increase the effect, just the opposite.

Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens 1239$?Canon EOS 50D 15.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Standard Zoom Lens 1600$?

I think this question made it into the wrong forum.