Ok great, thanks Raven! I guess that is what I was looking for, a bit of a push The 550D is very much stretching the budget but from looking around this morning there are some pretty good deals. Will go and check them out tomorrow.
Also, there are a few twin lens kit deals around. A few people have told me that they really don't use the 2nd lens. So in your opinion Sam, do you think I should just stick with a 18-55 IS lens that generally comes with the camera and then getting a 50mm?
I am a beginner too (a very enthusiastic one!) and very new to the DSLR scene. I bought the best I could afford - but went on the advice that you should spend more on a good lens than the actual body, which led me to buying a 60D instead of the 7D I originally wanted.
The Canon 50mm f/1.8 is CHEAP ($100 online) so I would definitely recommend that one (if you look at my photography blog, every pic I've posted was taken with it) and just a good general purpose lens. I only have two lenses and would only buy a Macro as a third. I would agree that you wouldn't use the second lens in the kit.
If you can afford the 550D, the 50mm and a general purpose lens, then GO FOR IT! You won't be dissapointed with the results I promise! They are so much fun!
Also, don't hesitate to buy from ebay or online stores. It's so much cheaper!!
I bought the 450D and love it - my sis bought the 550D some months afterwards and it has a few more functions that I would have loved, like using the screen as a viewfinder like a point and shoot does. GL
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The 550D is very much stretching the budget but from looking around this morning there are some pretty good deals. Will go and check them out tomorrow.
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