Hi all
First of all, it's a huge honor for me to be able to join DPS. Yippeee..
And sorry for my bad English
My name is Erwin Suryana. I'm originally from Indonesia. I'm going 26 this year on August 6th.
I have a huge interest in digital photography since 5 days ago Yes... it came to me suddenly when I was walking around at electronic store, i passed by a camera store... I look around and I asked about Canon 1000D (wowww....). Since then, I'm hypnotized by photography.
I browsed around on internet to find a low priced Canon 1000D
Also I asked my friends who become a photographer, which one should I choose (between 450D and 1000D) and they all said the same thing... Yup... 450D... Awww... 450D alot more expensive than 1000D... But my friends told me not to buy a cheap one but buy a good one so I don't dissapointed.. What you guys think? Should I choose 450D or 1000D ?
Since I don't have any experiences in DSLR photography... None at all... I have a Canon Ixus (forgot what type) 3 / 4 MP (forgot also)...
I'm an amateur who willingly to learn from your expertises
Please help me to choose between 1000D and 450D... Considering quality and long-term use. I don't want to be dissapointed of buying an expensive camera
And what equipments should I buy beside camera with standard lens (Canon 18-55mm IS) : [please correct me if I'm wrong or not necessarily to buy]
> camera bag (what brand and type)
> tripod (should I buy this?)
> LCD protector
> lens cleaner kit (what brand and type)
> UV filter (what brand and type -> since I will use Canon 18-55mm IS)
> memory card (what size and brand)
> spare battery (should I buy this?)
> lens hood (should I buy this? if yes, what brand and type -> since I will use Canon 18-55mm IS) --> what is the use of lens hood?
Nice to meet you all and thanks... It's good to be here...
Warmest regards,
Erwin Suryana