ABodensohn opened this issue on Oct 22, 2007 ยท 49 posts
ABodensohn posted Mon, 22 October 2007 at 12:08 PM
I am thinking about buying a DSLR, and Georges Hoens mentioned the Canon 400D to me. I was wondering if anyone here had an opinion on it, and on the EF-S18-55 lens that comes with the kit I found. My SLR days happened long before the digital age and right now I use a "point and shoot" digicam. My main interest would probably be macros, but there are days when I like shooting landscapes or architecture too, so I am looking for something flexible. Being able to take some decent photos without a very steep learning curve and reading a dozen "how-to" books would be nice too, even if I am aware that unlocking the full potential of a good camera will involve some learning and experimenting. Would the 400D be okay for me, what do you guys think? (My alternative might be the Olympus 510, but I am only starting to begin considering making up my mind right now, so I'm not adverse to other suggestions. g)