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  shakoo on 21/10/2012 - 09:58

  Noob question but - is the 650D worth extra over the 600D from the JB trade-in deal at the mo?

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    tonyjzx on 21/10/2012 - 10:11

    +1

    you need to do your own research

    bare minimum is a read thru the conclusions on these two reviews

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canon-eos-650d-rebel-t4i

    http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos600d

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    KRRacing on 21/10/2012 - 10:39

    My suggestion is get the 600D from JB now and maybe in less than 6 months the price of 650D will drop to the level of 600D now. At that time you can sell your 600D on gumtree for $350 (pessimistically) and just top up a little bit to get 650D.

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      netsurfer on 21/10/2012 - 10:43

      It is not worth the trouble. $559 + $29 shipping is a good deal for a 650D at the moment. Hard to imagine JB doing the same type of deal for 650D in 6 months time.

      However, if you planned to upgrade to the next gen 60D (65D?) or the next gen 7D (7D mark II?) later on, then you could consider 600D.

      The best/most sensible reason for getting a 600D now is that you want to use the saving to get a better lens.

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        TimTech on 21/10/2012 - 12:36

        7d mark ii doesn't come out until 2013 now. 6d is another possible option coming out in end of 2012.

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        netsurfer on 21/10/2012 - 16:55

        6D would be really nice. It is a full frame DSLR. Won't be cheap though.
        A few new DSLRs coming out… Canon 6D, Nikon D600, and the successors of 60D, 7D, D5100, and D7000.

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  netsurfer on 21/10/2012 - 10:38

  +1

  650D is faster (new CPU), has touch screen, more cross type focus points (focus faster - though a lot actually depends on the lens itself) and better video mode.

  Adding shipping cost, it is about $119 more than the JB deal. With $119, you can get a 50mm prime and still have some spare cash.

  650D is probably a better choice if (1) you are interested in the video part and/or (2) the faster speed (faster continuous shooting speed and focusing speed) is important.

  You cannot go wrong with either deal at those prices. However, if you already have a DSLR, you are better off spending the money on a decent lens.

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  aerona on 21/10/2012 - 10:49

  I'm a noobie at cameras but have a general question. After getting a 600D or 650D, how long would you expect to have it before it becomes outdated? and getting a new one??

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    Ovazealous on 21/10/2012 - 10:58

    +1

    The rebel series, (500D, 550D, 600D, 650D) are updated rather frequently, about once a year, so I'm eexpecting a 700D next year, but this deal is very good if you don't currently own a DSLR. It won't be outdated but there will be newer models.

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      Smigit on 22/10/2012 - 08:46

      +1

      Just to note, a newer model doesn't make the old one bad. I've seen a lot of people who suggest that it isn't worth updating from sat a 550D to a 600D. When people upgrade they seem to go up to a higher family (and price point) such as a 60D, not update within the family itself to a 650D.

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    mysrh on 21/10/2012 - 14:38

    +2

    I'd say the camera would be outdated once your skills and knowledge go beyond what the camera features can offer.

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    hoxygt on 21/10/2012 - 23:07

    I'd suggest at least ten years. A lot of pro's use 300d and older cameras as second bodies. I've got a 550d and haven't got any need to update, lenses now that's another story :)

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  fuzor on 21/10/2012 - 11:21

  -2

  How is it a saving of $240 when for another $300 dollars extra you can get the Nikon D7000. Blows these entry level Canon out of the water. To be honest, the camera IMO is only worth that. Its a stepping stone for you to get something much better later on. If you have an extra $300, you might as well go for something decent now.

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    netsurfer on 21/10/2012 - 11:32

    +3

    How about 60D (which should be cheaper than Nikon D7000)? Sure, D7000 is better in most areas (let's not forget that in terms of video, 600D is ahead of D7000, and 650D is even further ahead). Don't under estimate 650D, it does have the latest gen Canon CPU.

    The point of getting 600D/650D is that you can spend the difference (e.g. $200, $240) on a better lens. Camera body isn't the only thing that matters. The lens can make a big difference.

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      medium_tight on 21/10/2012 - 13:04

      If you can afford Nikon D7000, how about fancy yourself with a good Canon L Lens.
      Lens price specially a good/rare ones is hardly to depreciate fast (most of them getting more expensive)not like camera body

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    tm001 on 21/10/2012 - 22:39

    Much better later on… Well, the 60D and the 7D share the same sensor. Yes, there are differences, especially with the build quality, but for a seasonal photographer (most people here I would say, considering some of the discussion here) this is not a big deal. I am actually thinking of "downgrading" from a $3500 Canon camera to this one, as I don't have much time for my hobby now. And for taking few pictures on the holidays, I don't need a super sturdy body, weather shield and great ergonomy.
    If you are planning to take >10.000 pic per year, then go for something more ergonomic and more solid built. Otherwise I still think this body will not limit you, it will be your ability limiting the body :-) (unless you are going to be a pro or semi pro).
    And for me, I can still use all my lenses, they don't age (unless you treat them badly). The priorities are: 1) The photographer, 2) the lens, 3) the body

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  andy2 on 21/10/2012 - 12:25

  can only one tell me if 650d has lens micro adjustment features? thx

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  VS on 21/10/2012 - 12:46

  +1

  Does anyone knows what is the price in Costco for this model, the benefit I can see is the warranty…
  http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/76691

  thoughts?

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    netsurfer on 21/10/2012 - 16:43

    +1

    With Kogan, you get 14 days money back guarantee. That is good. Reason being that if you happened to get a defective one, you are much better off getting the money back, rather than going through warranty process or recall process.

    As for the DSLR going bad after a few months. It is best that it does not happen. The warranty process, even if it is local AU warranty, will take at least 1 month. Yes, local warranty is better. However, ideally, you don't want to go through warranty repair (no matter how good it is, a repair is never a good thing). At the end of the day, it depends on how much that local warranty is worth to you. For 600D/650D, probably not a huge deal. If you go for a full frame DSLR, then local warranty is certainly more important.

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      adamchan on 21/10/2012 - 19:08

      Agree with you "no matter how good it is, a repair is never a good thing"

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        Cheeper on 21/10/2012 - 23:30

        Had a Canon camera repaired under Aust warranty… was fast and painless. Still works perfectly.

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      Smigit on 22/10/2012 - 08:49

      Don't our consumer laws state that if they sell you a defective product, you have some rights to ask for a replacement or a refund? That's not for change of mind scenarios however, just cases where a product doesn't work as advertised.

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  slowmo on 21/10/2012 - 12:49

  looks like it's high time for me to trade in my 350d…

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  ashikk on 21/10/2012 - 17:18

  bought one for $799+ $38 shipping…
  thanx op

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  ozblocd on 21/10/2012 - 19:26

  This is better than the JB 600D deal. But are these "Australian Stock" with Australian Warranty?

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    Steptoe on 21/10/2012 - 20:51

    Imported, direct delivery.