Canon EOS 400D Digital SLR with 18-55mm Lens

windym_2

Well my EOS400D just arrived, a day later than they said. The camera has obvioulsy been dropped as I opened up the box and took the cap off the camera (lens protector) the contents of the viewfinder fell out of the camera in pieces.

Tesco Direct CS was the usual delight - a stroppy assistant called David who would certainly win an award for lack of customer care.

In the end, I had to be refunded and make an other order. Then he told me the bag must be returned and cannot be replaced as the offer has now changed. The new order has a CF card. After a chat with his supervisor I am keeping the bag and getting the CF card. All this to be delivered again on Friday.

Fingers crossed this time.

dillydilly

windym wrote: »

So for just over £300 (or just under if quidco tracks) I would rather buy this than save another £20 or so on a refurb. Particularly if you look back at some of the feedback on the 400d sales.

he he - as with any genuine bargain, if it was too easy they wouldn't sell for so much lower than the high street. Take another look at the feedback - yes there was a recent negative where a camera was received broken, yet look at all the positive reviews. Got mine for £193 - pretty good bargain for what appears to be a brand new camera with year's warranty.

Having said that, we don't want everyone knowing about the site and bidding up the prices. You're right - refurbs, too risky. Stick with the high street

wbk666

L.S.D. wrote: »

Very wise words indeed. The kit lens is worse than a normal compact camera, I know I have it but NEVER use it. Another lens worth looking at is the Sigma 17-70.
around £200-00. Unfortunatly this pushes up the price of the camera.

a slight exaggeration dont you think?

the lens is fine to get you started.

d123

wbk666 wrote: »

a slight exaggeration dont you think?

the lens is fine to get you started.

I agree, I have seen some high quality A3 images printed from the standard 18-55 lens, far better than any compact camera could take.

MAGICIAN

Before you buy....havea look at ALDI! I purchased an own brand Traveler 5.2 megapixel slimline camera takes an SD card has a 2.5 inch monitor does all the digi things and takes good video too! All for £70 includes SD card two li-on batteries(?) charger, car charger, desktop charger cradle, just so happy with it, the high def pics are excellent just sad thaT mY CANNON slr SITS IN INTS CASE NEVER USED....

rombomb

MAGICIAN wrote: »

Before you buy....havea look at ALDI! I purchased an own brand Traveler 5.2 megapixel slimline camera takes an SD card has a 2.5 inch monitor does all the digi things and takes good video too! All for £70 includes SD card two li-on batteries(?) charger, car charger, desktop charger cradle, just so happy with it, the high def pics are excellent just sad thaT mY CANNON slr SITS IN INTS CASE NEVER USED....

I'm sure anyone thinking of buying the Canon won't be swayed by this arguement:rotfl:

If you could be bothered to take your Canon out of the box you just might realise why you paid £400+ for it and only £70 for the Traveler 5.2 MP job.

charleywin

rombomb wrote: »

I'm sure anyone thinking of buying the Canon won't be swayed by this arguement:rotfl:

If you could be bothered to take your Canon out of the box you just might realise why you paid £400+ for it and only £70 for the Traveler 5.2 MP job.

Agree! We are paying for the high quality and shooting experience for Canon 400D, got mine Tuesday. :T

cjoruus

Thanks to the original poster for this one, picked mine up from tesco just now. I know it's a bit off topic but could anyone recommend a good lens to buy next? Just been reading the comments that the included one isn't all that good. thanks in advance!

d123

MAGICIAN wrote: »

Before you buy....havea look at ALDI! I purchased an own brand Traveler 5.2 megapixel slimline camera takes an SD card has a 2.5 inch monitor does all the digi things and takes good video too! All for £70 includes SD card two li-on batteries(?) charger, car charger, desktop charger cradle, just so happy with it, the high def pics are excellent just sad thaT mY CANNON slr SITS IN INTS CASE NEVER USED....

oh come on now, thats not the best advice I've seen here (understatement of the year;))


If you want a cheap little compact under £100 there are a huge number of decent compacts available from the likes of Canon, Fuji, Nikon, Casio etc to waste time on a no-name "Value" brand from Aldi.

Aldi is good for some things, Cameras are not one of them.

dewmass

cjoruus wrote: »

Thanks to the original poster for this one, picked mine up from tesco just now. I know it's a bit off topic but could anyone recommend a good lens to buy next? Just been reading the comments that the included one isn't all that good. thanks in advance!

Get yourself the nifty fifty. Only £59 delivered on ebay and brilliant reviews for the price.