I just brought myself this beast:



Ahhh :D:D:D
Well happy!!

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I'm actually jealous. I want one so bad. How much did yours cost?

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There was a bank holiday sale on at Jessops, the camera with a lens was £395, and insurance was £53, and I got a free £40 case. There was loads of things which you can buy for half price when you get the actual camera, so I got a UV filter to protect the lens, because I'm scared I'll do something to it! So that was £8, instead of £16.

It came to £456 all together.
I'm going to be broke for months now xD
I think it's going to be worth it though!

Reckon you'll be able to get one anytime soon matey?

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Woah, really? That's brilliant.

I don't think so no, unless I sell some of my stuff. I have to get a job this summer so I might try and save up some money, so it'll probably be around September until I get it.

Tried it out yet?

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That looks really cool Becky. A canon as well, nice.

I really want a camera like that, just for the fact that they make really high quality images, but i'm sure that even if I had the money it would be a waste because i'm not much of a photographer .

How long does the insurance last?

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You don't have to be much of a photographer, just let the camera do all the work.

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Haha true, I did a little bit of photography at college, mostly with film based camera's but with technology these days, I agree .

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Oh, what kind of photos do you normally take? Normal telephoto and wide-angle shots or do you normally take pictures in macro?

Because I like to take a lot of my pictures in macro, but you have to buy a completely new lens for it, and they can cost up to £250 for a Canon one. But from Jessops you can get a Tampron one included with the EOS 400D as well as a digital flashgun and 4GB card all for £509 which is fucking ace, whereas the macro lens would normally cost £180 alone.

Did you consider buying it or are you just not going to bother with macro photos?

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I saw that deal, it was really tempting!

If you buy before 30th Junbe you can claim £45 back from Canon, maybe more if you buy extra lenses. Which is quite handy!

I do normally take alot more macro pictures that anything else, that and live music, but there's not much chance of me getting an DSLR into a gig without a photopass. But, saying that I figured I'd just get the camera now and figure out how to work with it properly then get another lense when I have the money The macro isn't too bad on the 18-55mm lense, so I think it'll be okay for now.

Insurance lasts 2 years, or maybe 3 actually, that was £53 and covers pretty much everything theft/accidental damage etc. and it comes with the manufacturers warranty

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Aye, figuring out how to work the camera out and getting used to it is a good idea. I'll probably do the same I think, and buy the lens later as £509 is a lot to spend outright on a camera, even if it is cheaper in the long run. I suppose I could always just use the macro on the camera I have right now, the macro range is 1cm, fucking brilliant.

All this talk about cameras makes me want the EOS nowww.

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Wow, you must be really passionate about photography to spend £450 on a camera!

I hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it! :] xx

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Ah awesomee, that's the same one I have.

I'm glad you've got your camera now ^__^

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wow, That camera looks amazing!
How did you get so much money If you don't mind me asking.
I thought maybe you had saved your EMA but your younger than me!
I can't keep hold of money, I waste it so fast.

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:D Me too!



Nope, no EMA x(
Most of my wages for the last couple of months, I figured instead of just having it, or wasting it, I might as well save it for something I really want.

Just try and limit yourself abit, don't let your bank balance get below £X, for anything.

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