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The Canon EOS550D SLR with Twin Lens Kit (18-55mm & 55-250mm Lenses) will be sold on the Dick Smith website for an hour (while stocks last) between 7pm and 8pm AEDT.
Canon EOS 550D DSLR + Twin IS Lens Kit for $696 (7-8pm AEDT 1hr Sale at DickSmith.com.au)
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Gonna get ozbargained as soon as 7pm hits ;)
Someone should send a warning to DickEven if he had anything to do with DSE these days he probably couldn't hear you over the sound of his helicopter…
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Don't even try a text. If he's not in his chopper he'll be up to his armpits in a vat of his Aussie peanut butter…
it is several generations old tho
call me an idiot, but this does look like a good deal !!
idiot. :p
sorry couldn't resist
Seems much better than eos1100d deal.
Excellent camera (I have one), and awesome price.
You are absolutely correct. For that price it's a steal! And the camera indeed is excellent, however, I wouldn't say the same about either of those two lenses. They'll get you started, but for true quality you'll need to invest a bit more into glassware.
any recomendations? I know the Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II is a good start.
Depends so much on your budget. For a bit better tele lens, you might want to consider that 70-300 IS USM, which you can get for about $500 and gets good reviews:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=2…
For wide angle I have myself 17-40mm F/4L USM, which is about $700. And I am dreaming of the day I can afford the 70-200 F/2.8 IS MkII (about $2200).the 55-250 has similar IQ on vs the 70-300 IS. Trust me, i've been there and done that. I had a 100-300, 55-250, 70-300 and now 70-200 f2.8 IS II. It's the 18-55 that needs changing. Consider the tamron 17-50 f2.8 non VC for good IQ. $400 bucks. I've had the 17-50, 17-55 IS, 17-40 and currently have the 16-35 f2.8 II which i use on my 7D and 5d. The 17-40 has worse IQ than the tamron 17-50 and canon 17-55 on crop and 1 stop slower means you can't stop motion as much during low light.
The Tamron 18-270 PZD is a great lens with a very wide range. With the wide range you will not need to be changing lenses.
http://www.tamronlensreview.com/tamron18270pzdvcreview
I pair this with the canon 50mm f1.8 II and that suits me find
much better cam. i would recommend it over the 1100D. Its the best value for money
Comparison of specs here
thanks ^_^
What about the -included- lenses? (eg, are they IS?)
I see that the DWI offering - at just over $700 - -includes- 2x IS lenses:
. http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProd…
…but I -don't- know if the $700+ price includes S+H? Anyone know that?
DWI free shipping
I was considering getting a 60D, but this is a lot cheaper, anyone who knows of such things willing to share their 2c on the differences?
Copied from another thread.
XXXXD Beginners eg 1100D
XXXD Prosumer eg 550D
XXD Semi_professional eg 60D
XD Professional damn expensive cameras eg 7DXXXXD Beginners eg 1100D
XXXD Beginners eg 550D
up to 50D Semi_professional
60D Prosumer
XD Professional
From the above link just asking it to compare the 2, http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon_EOS_550D-vs-Canon_EOS_60D
The stats are fine but it doesn't mean a lot to me.
Note: It is not for myself and I know nothing about photography. I'd be concerned though there the 550D wouldn't offer enough over an s100.
_Bruce: AFAIK most of the image quality is from the lens, not the body. You can buy a good lens and then upgrade camera body upto the 60D (or even higher) as your skills improve. Canon usually includes IS in the lens, not the body (Pentax includes IS in the body). The S100 is a good camera but you can't extend the hardware in many ways.
The good thing about P&S models like S100 though is CHDK which is not available for the true SLRs.ggop: CHDK looks great! If it was for me that would be a winner.
The 'i' next to each piece of information gives some context in relatively plain english. There are also comparisons against other popular SLRs.
Domingo: Yes, because 'two times faster shutter speed' is much more helpful than '1/8000s vs 1/4000s'. :)
I hope that site gets the other specs right, but their claim that both of those cameras have built-in focus motors is just completely wrong. Canon has the AF motor always in the lens.
Um… it might be referring to those lenses where the camera body needs to control the motor (from the camera), rather than issuing electronic data requests to the lens to move the motor. In that sense, the camera has mechanical bits needed to do the auto focus for those lenses.
I know in the Nikon world, some lenses have a screw type mechanism to adjust the focus. Those ones require camera to actually have the ability to drive the lens in order to focus.
I would recommend the 60D with a single lens for about $850 instead and then a better lens when you can afford it. Or even the 1100D initially with the cheap lens and better lens later. A fixed lens (50mm) is not very useful and it's only advantage is 1.8 which has no depth of field. Also, I think the 55-250 would get very little use and carrying and changing 2 lenses is a big pain.
60D is a much better camera for sure… but the 15-55mm IS kit lens would be a let down (basically a very capable camera with a very average lens).
netsurfer - you meant 18-55, which is really not very good, but infintely better than a $200 point and shoot camera, and good enough for a beginner. Once you know what you want you can get a better lens. I am saying that 2 lenses are very cumbersome and most people would never use the long lens at all. Ask a pro or advanced amateur what to buy as a beginner.
Yes (X4 is Japanese model, 550d is Australian model)
And the differences are… (what?)
ie, beside that the X4 costs ~ $17 -less- at dwi
The logo & not much else.
Japanese model may have better build quality since it's being made for the japanese market rather than the overseas one, but don't quote me on that.
550D has better resell value. It should be made in Japan also. More languages and the default language is English.
X4 is likely to default to Japanese - but it supports English. Also, I suspect the Video System would default to NTSC, rather than PAL.
Grrr…. I had ummed and ahhed about getting the 1100D, but ultimately decided that if I'm buying a good camera to last a while I may as well spend a little more and get a good quality one, so I'd settled on getting a Nikon and waiting for a special on the D5100. And now you have to do this to me… Why?!?!? Decisions decisions…
make ur investments in the lenses. camers can be bought and sold. lenses last the lifetime. but not theones that come with this cam.
Yeah, unfortunately that doesn't help much. I don't have any lenses atm, and AFAIK the lenses between Canon and Nikon are pretty much the same, so it's just a matter of choosing the best value camera. Atm, I think I'm still leaning towards the D5100…
I may be biased, but I find the Nikon interface a little more user friendly and straight forward. However, it's really personal preference and having a fiddle with both is probably the best way to determine what suits you.
Well, I'm pretty hopeless. I've started to convince myself to go for the 550D. I really am quite a beginner, and atm I'm thinking I can get this with everything I'd need, great quality, for quite a bit less than what I'd need to pay for the D5100 (which is ~$900 for grey import twin lens kit). Sigh…
shmahoo you are an idiot :)
very very good deal.
great deal!!!
my (idiotic?) opinion about this camera vs the 1100D is as follows:
(disclaimer - I bought the 1100D)
1100D is for complete first time user of a DSLR.
1100D is to keep the total absolute cost down.regardless of anything else, the (great) 550D deal is still almost twice the cost for the 1100D. I know it isn't a lot of money for some people, but if you are an absolute beginner, you can still save $300 by going for the 1100D deal.
/end rant
The 550D comes with 2 lenses, both are IS
1100D deal came with the older crappier 18-55 non-ISBit rich to claim the extra cost isn't worth it when you get a better camera body, and TWO better quality lenses…..
I'm sure it is worth it for some and isn't for others.
The point I was trying to make is that for the absolute beginner on a budget, they can get into the DSLR game for $300 less than this deal.
Of course the 550D is a better camera, better lenses, TWO of them even!
So horses for courses, I say. I don't disagree with your opinion :)
He didn't "claim the extra cost isn't worth it". He basically just said that the 1100D is almost half the price and still a great camera.
I don't think anyone is disputing that this is better value, but it's still more expensive and if all you're after is a basic DSLR then the 1100D will do the job.
but the thing is, the 550D is worth the extra money given you get two IS lenses. They cost around $100 for the 18-55 and $190 for the 55-250mm. Take the $290 out and the costs are very very similar to the $398(not $368) that people had bought this for a couple of months ago.
Given the 1100D lens is non-IS, most people would go buy the IS lens later anyways which means the value for money ratio on the 550D is much much better and would come out cheaper if you sold the lens and got a non-IS one for the 550D(if they actually made them ;)
I'm not sure you could say for certain that "most people would go buy the IS lens later". If you do want IS lenses, then yes, this is better value. But again, shmahoo wasn't saying this isn't better value, he was simply saying the 1100D is $300 cheaper and if you just want a basic DSLR then you can save money by getting that.
Also, small point; it wasn't a couple of months ago, it was a week ago, and even yesterday the 1100D was $386.
And another small point, I seriously doubt you could get close to retail price for a second hand kit lens.
try ebay, I've seen the 18-55mm go for $120 at times. The reason I said $398 is because that was the more expensive price that people paid for the 1100D. With the cost difference so low factoring in the cost of the second lens, and the fact that my quote for the lenses were grey stock price and would significantly double in cost if bought in Australia, I was implying that the cost could come to about the same, given if you sell the lenses.
I don't see any reason not to go the 550D even given the extra $300 if you can sell the 55-250mm lens for $200.PS - Thanks for defending me, CarbonTwelve.
Isn't it great when your mum is signed on to ozbargain and she comes on here to defend me !!(kidding)
1100d will last a learner a few months
550d will last a learner / intermediate a few yearsIMO worth the extra $
i completely agree photonaturally!!
550D does full 1080 HD video, 1100D doesn't…
you should at least give some discount if you really want to sell it as "2nd hand under warranty" same price still availabe at HN.
but it will come with "fellow ozbargainer honour" guarantee, and if he/she shafts you, we'll do to him/her what we did to Broden
i'll give you $300 for it
haha that is true shmahoo, plus i thought HN went back up to 496 already? plus as a ozbargainer i dont want to lose too much money :( will negotiate a bit for a quick cash sale, but can't lose much as i need to pay off credit card! (and it is basically new, hasn't even left my house).
200 shots at home?????!!!!
Sounds suss, interested to find out what the topic matter was. maybe some samples ;-)
are u serious? u couldnt take 200 shots at home with this? playing around with macro is awesome, plus i have lots of family members coming and going and plyed around with portrait mode. how is that suss?
$3.96 you have yourself a deal
http://www.kogan.com.au/shop/canon-eos-1100d-kit-single-lens… Hey Just was this on the kogan site, looks like it has an IS lense, but more expensive then the 1100 deal. Reckon its any good for $469?
careful - I have seen some 1100D packages that illustrate with the IS lens, but actually supply the non-IS lens. A phone call/email should sort it out for you, though
Do you guys know how long is the warranty period for this camera? it doesn't say in the website. thanks heaps in advance
I'm fairly certain it's 12 months.
From website:
Your purchase of any Canon product* within Australia or New Zealand which is distributed by Canon Australia or Canon New Zealand is automatically covered by Canon's 12-month warranty^.But please correct me if I'm wrong. :)
Definately worth it over the 1100d deal. Along with the 2 lenses both with IS and lots more features, the better build quality is what will stand out at the store.
Great deal if you can get one during that hour!
I got mine for $800 at JB recently and love it. A couple stores I tried to bargain with told me their cost price was barely under $1000.
Brilliant camera, so glad I didn't start with the 1100.
Bought my 60d & very happy with it. 550d also a solid cam at the right price.
Let's be -smart- about this, now:
hat's the cycle (eg, time(s) of year) for the "last year's model" run-out sales?
Does it vary for Canon, etc. (brand) or happen for all brands, about the same time?
When are new / upgraded [Canon] models typically released?
Which HK-based on-line (even if eBay) shops -typically- have better prices / sales, on this range of Canon cameras?
TIA
The 550D has already been 'superseded' by the 600D a long time ago
very true but this is still a decent deal… getting local stock of a twin lens kit for the same price as a grey import 18-55 kit
Grey import for a single lens kit should be around the $550 mark.
This is local stock from a reputable store and you can a long range zoom length. Though honestly, both lenses are not that good.
I wouldn't say superceded. The only real difference is the flip screen. Other than that, the software has a few extra features, which most people don't even care about. Not worth it just for the flip screen. Sensor is exactly the same as the 550D.
dupe
Really hope to grab this deal.
How have people found the DSE 1 hour sales?
Inconvenient… unnecessary… arbitrary… potentially confusing (AU has so many time-zones, that it's easy to miscalculate & miss out)… discriminatory (to arvo-shift workers)…
HK-vendors don't seem so -silly- as to even stoop to this way of insulting their would-be customers.
Yep totally agree with this. Just have a one day sale. If you live in another state, what time is it? Do daylight savings apply? It wouldn't be uncommon to have other commitments during that one hour.
These one hour sales also piss me off. If it's stock levels that are the concern just be up front and let people know the quantity available. If it's to generate "hype" it will just result in most people having an "F5" keyboard session, with the website slowing down and creating more COTD style frustration.
They sold out really quick. If that was their regular price, people will instead complain about them never having it in stock as everyone would buy it (and half will probably resell on ebay!)Then it'll just become another Officeworks-clearance-type complaint. They'll never win.
By having a 1 hour sale, they generate hype which is beneficial to them. They're a business, not a charity. They're probably making very little money, breaking even, or even losing money on the deal (loss leader) - so they have to get something out of it. No doubt heaps of people would have spread the word.
If someone is busy at the time … too bad then. They aren't entitled to it. If they can't catch it, it's their problem. It isn't much different to bargain ebay auctions closing at odd hours.
The time is clearly stated as 7pm AEDT, which stands for Australian Eastern Daylight [savings] Time. Surely people know how to calculate their local time from that?
So far, pretty good! I bought a 40" TV from them during one of their 1 hour sales, I had no problems - but they probably had a lot of stock too. No idea about this camera though :)
shmahoo, no you said to call you an idiot so I did :)
nvm
This better or Nikon D5100?
similar but maybe slightly less. the Canon 600D is more of a parallel with the D5100 with the rotation LCD and such.
but from a beginners point of view, i know that the D5100 has a very user friendly interface where there are picture example for most settings so it is easier to understand what situations should you be using. it might seems trivial but when you dont know what ISO, aperture, White balance, ect to set at least you have a reference to show you roughly what to choose.
You raise a good question. I'm not really sure if I should get D5100 for a easier learning time, but its more expensive than 550D. Since I'm a beginner I didn't see the point of buying an expensive camera to start with. However Kogan has D5100 without lense for like $739 so I don't know if I should get this or D5100 to last longer.
I would get this deal if you asked me, I started with a D5100 probably 8 months ago (also brought from kogan for a similar price)and really took to photography so i know what im doing now. the rotating screen is useful but isn't really necessary for 90% of the time. with the interface, it is really good but it probably shouldn't be justified in cost.
I would advise from experience (beginner to solid intermediate) that if you are a person that can stick to it and is willing to learn how to use a SLR properly, getting off auto mode and use manual or semi-manual modes, then get this one. BUT if you tend to waver from learning new stuff that is unfamilar, the Nikon interface would keep you using the SLR enough to educe you to wanting to learn more.
Getting an SLR wont make your picture much better, it is learning how to use the SLR that will be the difference.
BTW. the nikon with a single lens is $749+delivery
http://www.kogan.com.au/shop/nikon-d5100-kit-single-lens-vr-…
Very similar, What they say is Nikon better image quality as high iso, Canon 550D better video. I went with the Nikon for other reasons, but it also cost $1000. If the Canon and Nikon were the same price i'd go Nikon, but with this price difference I'd consider.
Seeing I'm a beginner to DSLR would this be better than D5100 for its price? I don't want to pay 1k for Nikon (local stock).
I expect a camera that would last me a few years. Until I get mature at taking pictures.
I, for one, am -not- an animal, that may need such restrictions like "1-hour sales" to inflate the "excitement" level to the "buying-point" (even at inflated, AU prices)
(HK-vendors don't use such -silly- tricks; with lower prices, they don't -need- to!)
Which HK-vendors (even if on eBay) have best prices for this range of Canon (etc.) gear?
would love to see a price comparison of aus stock VS grey on this deal.
will dig around at lunch
got my grey stock with single lens albeit 3 years Australian canon(mack) warranty for about $100 less. The 55-250mm is worth more than that though,but not really the best lens for the price
Good price for Aussie stock