OK, I have a Nikon D70, my Dad has an EOS. He is rather taken with the idea of a digital SLR having played with mine, so my Mum has decided to get him the EOS 300D for his birthday next month as he'll be able to use all his old lenses.

Question is, where is the best place to get one from? Looking for body only (I think), trade in is a possibility, but not essential.

TIA

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/

http://www.bestcameras.co.uk/shop/index.html

I got mine from bestcameras, but have been using warehouse express for Lenses etc

Jon, you could get an EOS 10D from the States for the same price as a 300D here, worth a look if you know anyone there, or anyone who is heading out there.

As for old lenses..

If they're Canon EF's they are 100% compatible.

If they're older Sigma's they might need a re-chip.

If they're older Sigma's they might need a re-chip.

OMG you guys even chip your camera lenses? What next ... chipping the toaster for quicker browning?

I've noticed that the 300D has just had a 50-quid price drop in it's kit form in most places. I'm still hankering after a D70 mind you .. savings account is getting there slowly and once it's bought the account name changes from "Camera Account" to "Jabba Account" ...

OMG you guys even chip your camera lenses? What next ... chipping the toaster for quicker browning?

I am off to the US in the next few weeks !!

I also have a UK Receipt for my 10 D I bought last year !!

Jon,

PM if required.

Graham

Cheers guys

Got a thing through the post a couple of weeks ago from Canon, buy a 300D, send them the receipt and they'll send

300D is now available in black, but we all know silver is much better....where did i hear that before? :confused:

300D is now available in black, but we all know silver is much better....where did i hear that before? :confused:

Lets be honest, that only applies to cameras....doesnt it. :P

Another link that maybe worth looking at is www.parkcameras.com which is advertising body only at

OMG you guys even chip your camera lenses? What next ... chipping the toaster for quicker browning?

Class!

On the subject of Digital cameras...

DO NOT be tempted by the Magicstor 2.2Gb Microdrive that EBuyer are flogging for <

http://uk.pricerunner.com/photography/digital-cameras/168827/prices

But out of stock...:(

Careful with buying any camera bodies from the US...if you live in the UK and something goes wrong with the camera, you'll have to send it back to the US to get it fixed - meaning you won't have your camera for a month or two.

J

Careful with buying any camera bodies from the US...if you live in the UK and something goes wrong with the camera' date=' you'll have to send it back to the US to get it fixed - meaning you won't have your camera for a month or two.

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All risks house insurance policies get around this one.

Camera goes dodgy, try the warranty route first as i've heard Canon will honour a US warranty sometimes (but i bought whilst i was working there for a while...honest )

If they don't play along, simply "drop" the camera and claim on the house insurance. Job done