Which would you choose?

[El Capitano]

Hi guys.

Just after some advice on a first DSLR.

Which of these two deals would you go for?

They both seem pretty good, and being totally new to DSLR cameras I don't really have a preference over Nikon/Canon.



The Canon 600D package has 3 lenses, a point and shoot camera thrown in and printer, along with memory card tripod and case with cleaning kit. It's about £520

The Nikon 3300 has 2 lenses and comes with the case, memory card, wifi adaptor, cleaning kit and tripod. It's £480

The Nikon is a newer model than the 600 I think.

Any thoughts?

[Turn7]

It comes down to which body handles better in your hands at the end of the day

Also ,you need to decide which brand fulfills your need in terms if specs and variety of glass.

[nellyleelephant]

The 75-300 that comes with the Canon kit is not a great lens, not familiar with the Nikon lenses.

[RobDickinson]

nellyleelephant said:

The 75-300 that comes with the Canon kit is not a great lens, not familiar with the Nikon lenses.

It's truly dreadful last of the absolute ste canon cheapos.

Not even sure the kit lens is the OK IS model?


I shoot canon and would buy the Nikon package and add the 35 or 50.

Or buy from somewhere decent, that place does not appear to be.

[budfox]

Go to a proper camera shop, and buy what you feel best suits your needs after taking advice.

You'll be glad you bought the right product way after you've forgotten about the few extra pounds you spent.

[GetCarter]

Don't worry re Nikon/Canon. Both are fine. Nikon was ahead, then Canon, then Nikon, then Canon... now they are roughly the same. They are the market leaders.

Buy from reputable dealer. Worth it in the long run. (Better refunds/replacements for more than 14 days)

[Nighthawk]

Nikon and lower end canon bodies feel completely different in the hand, ability to use the body comfortably is the priority over mega pixels.

[El Capitano]

Cheers for input. The lenses weren't the most important thing, but getting a decent starter camera package was the aim.
Anyway, I have deceived to hold off and just get the other toy I wanted the go-pro 3+ black instead.

Will do more research into a DSLR later in the year and decide what's best for me.

My one concern is perhaps I won't use it much and I don't want it to be a wasted purchase.

[xcentric]

Good decision to wait. Worth working out what you want to take pictures of most and how often. Too many dslrs left at home as too bulky/impractical/heavy to carry, and thee are many decent alternatives at the moment. Sure, for some things they are the best bet- I have 2 in service- but for many situations others are best - I use alternatives 80% of the time. It's like cars: you can go general purpose, or multiple ones that are specialist - except it's much cheaper to buy a camera than a car (mostly,a anyway)