Help advice 500D 550D

**Chinook** · 10-09-2010, 8:30pm

I am about to go out tomorrow to finally buy my new camera. What is the difference between the 500D & the 550D? I am not a professional but have used digital cameras for a while.

If it is nothing too major I will settle on the 500D. Of course if it is I will just have to wait a little longer.

Please let me know ASAP please. Thank you so much

**MarkChap** · 10-09-2010, 8:36pm

24 frames/ sec video

You will be very happy with the 500D I am sure

**ZedEx** · 10-09-2010, 8:47pm

yeah I'd go the 500D, it is a very competent entry level(ish) Canon and you will love it

**Chinook** · 10-09-2010, 8:58pm

Thank you for your super fast replies you have both really helped me. Thank you & have a great weekend. If anyone else has anything to add love to here from you to :-)

**Rod038** · 11-09-2010, 4:53am

I have had my 500D for a few weeks now and am finding it very good to use. It is my first DSLR. It came with 2 kits lenses. It is small and light weight.

I bought mine off ebay second hand and it was only 2 months old, so was as new.
It is a big step up from my old little kodak camera, but I am enjoying playing around with the settings.

**Chinook** · 12-09-2010, 3:11pm

Thanks everyone. I bought the Canon500D :-)

**RaoulIsidro** · 20-09-2010, 7:23pm

Originally Posted by Chinook

Thanks everyone. I bought the Canon500D :-)

Congrats on the purchase.
You asked for a comparative table for the 500D and 550D:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/CanonEOS550D/
Cheers!

**MarkChap** · 12-09-2010, 5:11pm

you won't regret it

**Arabash** · 12-09-2010, 6:03pm

Have been a keen amateur photographer since a kid and after retiring have the time to spend improving my skills. Keen on wild life photography and look forward to learning more through members on this web site

**Vairn** · 14-09-2010, 4:48pm

I went down the same path for my purchase before I went overseas for my wife's sister's wedding. I couldn't justify the price difference for mainly better video. Compared to the small differences in the photo area.

I am loving it, only have the 18-55mm kit lens though hehe.

**BOZZO** · 20-09-2010, 7:04pm

question for all, whats the cheapest your able to find a both 500d and 550d body only?

**RaoulIsidro** · 20-09-2010, 7:21pm

Originally Posted by BOZZO

question for all, whats the cheapest your able to find a both 500d and 550d body only?

http://www.shopbot.com.au/pp-canon-e...ce-236698.html

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