@denimknight wrote:
Hi all,
New to the forum and looking for some help.
I currently use a bridge camera and am looking to move up to a DSLR, want to give astro photography a try.
I'm on a bit of budget so I'm going a second hand camera. I have the choice between:
Rebel T1i
EOS 500D
Rebel T2i
EOS 550D
I know that the T1i and 500D are the same camera just named differently (same with the T2i and 550D), but was wondering if the Rebel versions will work ok over here in the UK or if I'll need to get some kind of adapter.
Also price wise, there is £30 between the T1i and T2i, is there enough of a difference between these two cameras to pay the extra £30 or will I not really notice the difference?
Hope you can help.
Thanks
Alex
The T2i was considered to be a significant improvement over the Ti1; so all other things (condition, etc.) being equal, the T2i should be worth the extra money. But buying used equipment is always a gamble, so be careful. If you're dealing with a camera store, make sure they're reputable and try to get a guarantee that lets you return the camera if it doesn't work out. I don't know whether there's something comparable in the UK, but in the US Canon operates an online store that sells refurbished equipment, on an "as available" basis, with a guarantee comparable to the one they provide on new equipment.
You don't mention lenses. Unless they're all identical, any differences might affect your decision.
The nomenclature differences won't affect the cameras' performance. But it's possible that the "Rebels" may have U.S. battery chargers, in which case you'd probably need an adapter. I believe all Canon chargers work on both 110V and 220V AC, but our wall outlets are different from yours.
Bob
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
