Getting the 350D tonight, shopping list!

[Phate]

Right,

I've rung Jessops, and have reserved the LAST 350D in Black they have/will be getting.

Heres my shopping list.

350D Black with kit Lens
Lowerpro Bag
1gb Memory Card
UV Filter
Cir Polariser

That should be enough to start off my expensive photography hobby.

Unless anyone else can think of anything. anything major i may have forgotten?

[nwyman]

don't know if it's major, but an extra battery comes in handy

[Phate]

How long do the battery's normally last on these?

[::John::]

hmmm

from memory...

300 to 400 pics at high res, if I recall correctly

I know I was getting around 700 with two batteries in the grip.

[::John::]

I don't see a lens on your list.

[Phate]

I don't see a lens on your list.


350D Black with kit lens

?

[::John::]

Sorry - I have a habit of reading too quickly and making an idiot of myself.

Enjoy the camera - I took over 10,000 pics in 11 months with my 350D - and most of them were with the kit lens.

[SoaringUSAEagle]

I've gotten just over 900 photos with two batteries. Most of the time it is over 800. And extra battery or two definitely comes in handy. ;)

[holland_patrick]

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[TeeJay]

How about....
580EX Flash
70-200L f/2.8 lens
24-70L f/2.8 lens
16-35L f/2.8 lens
Tripod
.... give you something to play with during the long winter months!;-)

[iGiDK]

Was in Jessops today and noticed how expensive their memory is!

Cheapest 1GB CF card in the store was £65 and it was unbranded.

I bought a 1 GB card yesterday from amazon, the same card was £75 more expensive in Jessops, you could buy a nifty fifty for that

[Phate]

Was in Jessops today and noticed how expensive their memory is!

Cheapest 1GB CF card in the store was £65 and it was unbranded.

I bought a 1 GB card yesterday from amazon, the same card was £75 more expensive in Jessops, you could buy a nifty fifty for that

Well when i was in there the other day a 1gb card is about 30 odd quid their hi speed ones are around 57,

or a 2gb card is 60 not sure about the hi speed 2gb though.

[TeeJay]

Well when i was in there the other day a 1gb card is about 30 odd quid their hi speed ones are around 57,

or a 2gb card is 60 not sure about the hi speed 2gb though.

Do Jessops still price match? I have a feeling they stopped it, then I heard it was down to each individual store manager to decide - some did, some didn't.

[Phate]

Do Jessops still price match? I have a feeling they stopped it, then I heard it was down to each individual store manager to decide - some did, some didn't.

I have no idea as I haven't bought from there before.

By the way whats the waruntee I'll get from canon on the 350D 1 year? 3 year?

[Phate]

How about....
580EX Flash
70-200L f/2.8 lens
24-70L f/2.8 lens
16-35L f/2.8 lens
Tripod
.... give you something to play with during the long winter months!;-)

:p

[Boss Hogg]

On the subject of memory, have just got a 1GB Sandisk Ultra II from mymemory for £21 delivered.CF cards (http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Compact-Flash-Cards)

[Phate]

I no i have a couple of kingston 512MB Cards at home, can't remember if they are Compact flash...why they make so many different types i dunno :p

if they are then i'll use those and order myself a couple of cheapo cards off the net :)

[iGiDK]

Do Jessops still price match? I have a feeling they stopped it, then I heard it was down to each individual store manager to decide - some did, some didn't.

I managed to get them (Edinburgh store) to match an internet price of £539.99 for a 400d today - took a few printouts along with me.

Apparently their price matching policies vary from store to store, you've got to remember that they are under no obligation to compete with online deals so I guess I was lucky.

Plus if you go in to the store with a bad attitude I don't think there's much chance the sales person will be interested in doing you any favours...

[iGiDK]

I no i have a couple of kingston 512MB Cards at home, can't remember if they are Compact flash...why they make so many different types i dunno :p

if they are then i'll use those and order myself a couple of cheapo cards off the net :)

watch out for fakes, particularly from our favourite auction site

[Phate]

watch out for fakes, particularly from our favourite auction site

hmm brand new camera....no way would i use stuff from that famous place, i'd buy branded stuff ofcourse :)

[Phate]

I managed to get them (Edinburgh store) to match an internet price of £539.99 for a 400d today - took a few printouts along with me.

Apparently their price matching policies vary from store to store, you've got to remember that they are under no obligation to compete with online deals so I guess I was lucky.

Plus if you go in to the store with a bad attitude I don't think there's much chance the sales person will be interested in doing you any favours...

I'm a happy person, been in there twice this week, and i'll be equally happy today :D

[carpenter]

BATTERY GRIP, BATTERY, GRIP BATTERY GRIP :)

[Pete-eos]

Buy it then see how it goes, imagine a tripod would be a good start. Then your first lens SHOULD be the 50mm f/1.8, its awesome for the price!

Bought all my stuff from jessops so far, always check here before you buy in the UK.
http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/
Has a 10% off code for Jessops (not on the body I'm afraid). Also bought +2 years warranty/accidental damage insurance, seems worth it, if the camera breaks in 2 years I'll get a 450D :D

[Phate]

Dad's got a cheap tripod, i'll use that for now. but i might be slightly encouraged when i get there :p

right i'm leaving now :D will report back when i can

[ajbalazic]

I'll second a battery grip- lots of extra power and makes a world of difference when shooting in portrait.

[TeeJay]

...Plus if you go in to the store with a bad attitude I don't think there's much chance the sales person will be interested in doing you any favours...

Very true!

[TeeJay]

BATTERY GRIP, BATTERY, GRIP BATTERY GRIP :)

I know what you've forgotten.... A BATTERY GRIP!

[markyb]

dont know if you have a photographic store called wildings near you. they do the canon batt grip for £79 it makes a hell of a difference to the 350 in the handling dept. also look here for a spare batt £9.99. they are also cheap for memory cards. i use them all the time
http://www.picstop.co.uk/Digital-Camera-Battery/Canon-NB-2L-Digital-Camera-Battery---Equivalent

[scotttnz]

Yes, get a grip! Turns a 350D into a real camera. Much nicer to use!

[Apemaster]

You're getting a circular polariser for the kit lens?
As far as I'm aware this might be a bit hard to use, since, unless I'm mistaken, the front element of the kit lens rotates when focusing. This can make the use of a circular polariser a bit tricky.

Please, correct me if I'm wrong!

[Jon]

Not all that hard unless you're in AI Servo mode. And even then, just use a spare finger to hold the polarizer ring in the desired orientation.