[daveofficer]

Originally Posted by JF9TP2

True, but only with lenses after a certain time, since cannon have changed their lens mount 3(?) times in the past, i know i have at least 3 different cannon SLR's that all take different mounts... if you are looking for a decent DSLR best quality for price you will get right now is the 450d i'd say.

And as far as the canon nikon debate goes, to be honest there isnt a huge difference in the functionality of the bodies anymore (though ask a big canon or nikon enthuiast ant they will rant for hours...)

Personally, i love canon, but i own both canon slr's and dslr's and nikon slr's and dslr's. The best thing you can do is go into jessops and ask to have a try of a few of them, they will be more than happy to take them out of the cabinets and let you take a few shots... i chose canon purely because i prefered the way it fitted in my hand.

and as for printing, im my opinion, colin at bridge street jessops is the best. He knows his shit BIGTIME and is always happy to give you plenty of advice.

as much as i like colin and have respect for him i wouldn't go that far. definitely avoid getting black and white prints done at jessops as they usually have a colour cast on them. colour stuff is ok though.