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I’m stuck, again! Had a go on the e-500 today in Currys. After having a think about it, I don’t think I like it that much. It felt too big for my hands and not very “clean” to hold, but the UI was alright and controls ok. Also, the twin lens kit is out of stock everywhere, unsure wether they are going to be getting stock again.
Regrettably, I did not try the 350d but I see it’s in jessops for £399. The problem is, that’s with the kit lens and I wouldn’t be able to get a decent tele lens for about a month.
The 350d seems my last possible option now. Although it does seem like an excellent camera, even without the dust reduction. Do you guys reckon its worth biting the bullet and just going for it even without the tele photo lens? The 18-55mm might be a bit too useless for aviation photography, then again I’ve never used it.
Cheers everyone,
Adam
18-55 would be impractical for aviation photography at an airport. For an airshow or museum like Duxford where you can get close to parked aircraft it would be great, but for distant flying aircraft its a no no.
However, one of the joys with DSLRs, as you know, is that you can buy extra lenses and amass, over time, quite a collection. So, I would go for the kit lens, and then add to your collection of lenses over time, the telephoto lens being the next addition. A month isnt too long to wait, and when that month has come and gone, by the time you get the telephoto, shooting conditions (i.e. light and little warmer) will be a lot better than they are now, so you won’t really miss much.
The 18-55 may not be totally suitable for aviation, but its going to be great for wide angle stuff and ‘general use’. The more lenses you have, generally, the more versatile you will be with what you can photograph. I have a high zoom lens at the moment, my next purchase will be a 14-54mm lens. I can’t wait to get it.
I hope that helps!:)
EDIT: damn, Paul beat me to it. :p
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