Finally… Ya, Finally i’ve got my first DSLR, and it also happens to be my first digital camera.
I was about 4 years old when i got my first camera, it was a point and shoot 35mm film roll camera. I was super excited about getting that camera back then as i had got it after a long wait.
Using the lenses was exciting for me whenever i laid my hands on an old Nikon SLR film camera. I was never very fascinated to buy a mediocre digital camera, and was willing to wait until i make enough money to buy a DSLR.
Last year i started contemplating about buying my first DSLR. First it was the dilemma between Nikon and Canon. Then the model, lenses and finally the most important factor, money.
I was not very keen on getting DSLR without ‘live view’ function, neither was i willing to shell out lot of money. There were only two models with this feature when i started looking for DSLR. You can read about this in my Spid post. Then EOS 40D arrived, and i started to ping my friends in US. I was sure to get electronics at a cheaper price in US than in India since i got my QC3 from there. Just then, i heard about the to-be-launched Canon EOS 450D. I so wanted get this camera since i saw the specs. This was just perfect for me, neither in too professional range nor in the rookie range. My cousin flew back from San Diego in March and the camera was to be launched in April end. :(
I went through all the reviews, specifications, user feedbacks, and constantly changing prices in Amazon. Soon discovered that US1Photo gives the cheapest price for cameras. I almost got it last month from a colleague when he tripped to US, but he couldn’t get the cheapest deal available online. So i was all sad again. RJ then offered me to buy it from US1Photo and ship it all the way to India but that option also went void when i learned that i can’t avoid customs for shipped items, and was super frustrated.
Then, i realized it was not worth waiting any longer, and decided to buy it locally. Pixetra on Cunningham road offered me a very good deal for EOS 450D kit (comes with 18-55mm IS lens) with 2GB card, carry case and a 55-250mm IS lens. The offer came after a very good negotiation from my side. Jayesh Mehta of Foto Circle in the narrowest lanes of Bangalore at Balepet couldn’t match the offer given at Pixetra on Cunningham road.
So, today i finally got my first DSLR!
New category photography on my blog comes with this post.
Current Mood: Super Excited! :-)
me –super jealous ! super excited :)
Congrats…. cool.
//I was about 4 years old when i got my first camera……….as i had got it after a long wait//
Man you were just 4, that was not a loong wait. :D Thats early….
@Meg
don’t get jealous, have patience :P
@Xylene
lol.. ya i was 4.. but i remember persuading for 6-8months till i got it finally :)
Thanks! :)
Hey congrates man! :) soooooo happy for you! now that you have got camera, we all expect you to srite photo stories or the series or something similar! :) :)
Wow, Wow, Wow, Too Good… What else should I say? I am so plain Jealous actually.
Thanks Sakhi :)
ya sure, will do something as you’ve mentioned.
@Oxy
Haha… that says all :)
Congrats!!! I m also planning to buy a digital camera soon. Looking forward to great snaps!
P.S. Hope u r ok.
What was the offer that Pixetra gave you?
Hi Sandeep, Could you please provide me the price details of Canon 450 D from Pixtera .What was the price for 18-250 Lense .So what was the total price for the same (including 18-250 lense.Lookng forward for a reply .Thanks
@Reema
Thanks. Yup, i’m okay.
@Jayesh
No point now. But i still am looking for another lens, will give you a call before i buy that.
I was 15 when I got my first camera. :|
So, you are quite lucky.
And, congrats for the camera. :D
hmmm ya.. Thanks Amit :)
Congrats on your camera! Camera + 55-200 mm lens sounds great!
How much did it cost you?
Congratulations!
Hoping to see some serious pics!:)
@Arvin Devalla
Thanks… it’s 55-250mm.. i’ll mail you the price to the mail id you’ve left with this comment.
@Bhavna
Thanks… funny pics too ;)
I am planning to buy one. How much it cost you?
@Ramakrishnan
will mail you the price to the id you’ve left with the comment
How much did you buy it for? wish to know the cost which Jayesh and Pixetra offered. How much does it cost without Kit lens????
@Manasa
Will mail you the details of pricing to the mail id you’ve left with the comment.
How much did you pay for it? Wish to know the cost offered by both Jayesh n Pixetra. How much does it cost without the lit lens?
@Manasa
I’ve mailed you the details.
Can you please mail me also the price for 450D at pixetra?
By the way, in last two days, 450D prices have dipped from $800 to $750 (courtsey amazon). I expect to see effect in India soon.
@Mohit
Yes i’ll mail you the price i bought at… i think you should definitely get it for a cheaper price now or in a couple of weeks.. but you know what, as you wait the prices continue to drop.. so it’s best to just make up your mind and buy it… and don’t regret about it :)
Hi, sandeep, i would like to buy camera, will u plz mail me the deals at pixetra and yayesh offered u.
@San – Hiieee da! I am so happy for ya! Customs sucks! :(
Congrax once again! It’s nice to see you got what you want!!
Keep clicking and thrill us :) If you become a fashion photographer send me some updates from the other side of the lens ;)
@RJ
Thanx..
you want some updates sent from the other side or you want something sent from the other sure? :P
@San – Both will do :P
Hi Sandeep,
I am also contemplating on buying a DSLR after a long wait. So if you could tell me the price you got it for along with the price for the 55-250mm lens it would be great.
Just a thought, if you could provide the price on your blog itself, I am sure it would be useful for a lot of people looking out for its street price in India.
Keep ;-)
@hanish
Will mail you the details. Sorry i don’t want to make the price public, also it has been requested by the store owner not to put it up here.
waah waah kya baat hai ;)
PRICE OF 450 D SLR
HOW MUCH CAMERA CANON SLR 450 D IS WHAT IS SAMAN AND FREE GIFTS
@Nova
Thanks :)
@SANDEEP
Saman? free gifts?!
Hi Sandeep,
I have decided to go for the same Cam. Please mail me the offer given by pixetra. Last week i visited their showroom in Cunningham road, but felt that price is on the higher side.
thanks
Aby
Hi Sandeep,
Congrats on getting the cool xsi….im planning to get one from the US…but cant wait for long…cud u please mail me the price for which uv got it for?
thanks in advance.
cheers,
Teja
@Aby
I’ve mailed you the details.
@Tejas
You’ll definitely get it cheaper in US than here.
But here it comes with 2yr warranty Canon warranty, and Canon Edge Program.
More to it is the easy with which you can contact the shop, where you bought from, if any thing ever goes wrong (there have been cases of AF not working fine etc. particularly in US)
I’ll mail you the details soon.
@Aby
They mail id you’ve left is not working fine, it’s bouncing.
Leave other mail id
@Tejas
have mailed you the details with blank subject
please send me the price of CANON SLR 450 D with 18-55
Thanx
Hello,
I am in the same dilemma!
Please send me the price of CANON SLR 450 D with 18-55 mm lens to me too!
Hi there!!
The same question – send me both prices CANON SLR 450 D with 18-55 mm and CANON SLR 400 D with 18-55 mm please.
TIA
k@z
Hey
Do me the same favour will you? Laying down the deal that is.
Thanks
Hey
Same here….cost of the deal !
Thanks
Sid.
Hey am planning to get this model too. After ages spent at the office reading through reviews, I’ve finally decided on the 450D XSi!! Am planning to order it through pixetra via their website – I’m from Mumbai – they’ve got awesome deals (hope they are reliable enough to deliver a DSLR across states!).
Now that you have had your Rebel XSi for more than 2 months, how about a short review of your experience with the camera – were your expectations met/exceeded/etc,etc – would make for a good read.
Cheers – Vivek
Thanks Vivek.. I’ll surely consider writing such a post :)
In short, to a large extent my expectations are met.
Hi,
can you please tell me too the price you got your deal for … I almost dropped my plans of buying 450D and was deciding between Canon 1000D and Nikon D60.
also please send the price of Canon SLR 450D with 18-55 mm lens. You have just given me hopes of getting my first DSLR (450D).
:) thanks
hi sandeep
great camera..wher would you suggest me to buy this cam ..jayesh or pixtra..pls send the current price or the price you bought this :)
take care
manoj
hi sandeep,
how much did u pay?
Dear Sandeep,
this must be bugging Q, i have 450D but just for comparison, wht the total funds for the complete kits including 250mm too.
You writeup is pretty good, enjoyed viewing your pictures as well.
Greetings,
Samuel
:) The waves of happiness reaches me and I find myself smiling..Click great pictures..Good luck…
Thanks Nimmy.. i too am smiling coz of your comment :)
sandeep, do you mind mailing me the price of the kit as well as the 55-250mm lens ?
Hi Sandeep
Can you please send me the price that Pixter and Jayesh quoted and also what all given in the package. I am caught between the 1000d and the 450D. Also want to know what all u got in the canon edge program since need to decide on whether to take up the warranty or not accordingly. Also the price of the 55-250 lens if you purchased that as well.
Regards
Niju
Hi,
Hope you’re having fun taking photos with your new camera! I’m in a similar situation. I’ve finalised on 450D, but confused between getting it from US (found some great deals on ebay US where they were offering 4-5 lenses + other accesories too) or buying it here in Bangalore itself. Any inputs based on comparisons you’d done would help. Also, like the others, can you also send me details on the price that you were offered by both pixetra and foto circle (although prices have dropped since then)? I’m exploring a 75-300mm lens (instead of the 55-250).
Thanks for your help!
Have fun
Hi Sandeep,
I am planning to buy Canon EOS 450d and found ur article. Can you gimme the details of price of the body and each lens and also details of warranty and other benefits.
Currently I am in Australia and will return to India soon. Based on the details that you provide, I will decide whether to buy it here or after coming back to India.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Satheesh
hey can u send me the price details of your camera..my id is singh.hardit@gmail.com…. thanks….
Sandeep,
Could you please send me the price info?
Also I want to check which dealer is better…
Thanks!
Hi Sandy,
Congrats on living your dream! Wanted to know if the 450D is compatible with the L-series lenses and which lenses are you using apart from the kit lens you got? Finally the same old question, how much did you shell out for this beauty?
Cheers
Jerry
Jerry,
450D is compatible with all the Canon lenses, including L-series. I am using 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS.
I have also used Sigma 10-20mm, 17-70mm and Canon 100-400mm L lens with 450D.
Hey Sandeep,
I loved the photography bit. By the way two questions,
1. Can you mail me the cost for the 450 D at Pixetra. Planning to buy that.
2. On your Goa ride, you guys used the activa right? How was the performance while riding it for the whole day non stop (Yes, a wierd question), but planning to do something similar by the activa in bangalore, so was wondering if it is a strong enough to handle lond distance rides?
Cheers,
Sunil
Sunil,
– I’ll mail you the cost of 450D
– About activa, the distances in Goa were not much, end-to-end was max of 15-18km.
What do you mean by something similar in Bangalore? To have them rented out??
Sandeep, (delayed) congratulations on the purchase. I am considering the D60, the 1000D and the 450D. Of course, this is in Mumbai, but could you please let me know the details of the price Pixetra gave you – for the camera and the lenses?
Any other feedback on the 450D?
Cheers,
Quirky Indian
Hello
I am looking for the same camera if I can get a good deal. Actually I am looking to buy 2 of them. So could you kindly mail me the details of your purchase.
.:. Archi
@Sunil
I was in goa for my holidays. i used activa for travelling from arambol beach to dudhsagar water fall (distance around 105 kms), and it was the worst thing to do… rent some good bike with gears.
@Sandeep R
Hi sandeep.. can u confirm me the latest price of canon 450d
Hey I’m looking at the 450D myslef, been looking around, even tried the Dubai Duty Free but it turns out india is on par with the states and surprisingly cheaper than Dubai. Any tips on what to ask for and what did they charge you for the whole thing?
can u plz mail me the price of the 450D u got at pixetra on
avesed@yahoo.com
Congrats…Can you please help me with the price of the camera and the lens
Hi Sandeep…
Same question.. how much you got it for?
( 55-200 or 18-55, I wish to have both :)
Please mail me the price.
I’m from chennai.
500D(t1i) too in my mind, recently launched.
It has same features as 450D + Full HD video recording, can zoom while recording and has ISO 100 – 3200, expandable to 6400 & ISO 12800.
Here they are offering 500D 4Gig Memory card + Benetton Trolley bag + Canon Discount coupon on Lens purchases + A training class from Canon :) all for 49K
and 450D for 44K with all above things for free.
but 49k is bit expensive I feel, first I though of 1000D. But we can not have precise control.
Regards
Kiran
*55-250 lens
Can you please mail me also the price for 450D at pixetra….
imxs777@gmail.com
Thanks in advance
I too am planning to buy this camera in a day or two, could you tell me about the pics at pixetra.
Thanks in advance
Hi could u mail me the price of the EOS 450 D … I was infact stuck between EOS 400D and Nikon D60…. would love to know ur take on this….
tusharwalwadikar@gmail.com
hi sandeep..
i noe its been quite late to send this comment..
but i just read ur blog..
i just want to ask which shop would u suggest me to buy dslr..whether grey or white market??
because its just happens to me to get really into photography..
so till now i kept surveying shops which could give the best deal..
thanks for your time..
regards,
ahmed
legion_rad@yahoo.com
Hi ,
I too planned for 450 D, i heard with out bill we will get the stuff even more cheaper,wats you opinion about it?
Iam in chennai now so anybody can tell where is the best place to get it?
Rgrds,
Arjun
Hi,
I’ve been thinking of buying the Canon EOS 450D myself. So I wanted to know how much paid for it exactly. And how much the difference between India and US prices there is. Also, how much extra does it cost with the lens and everything. Thanks!
I bought it a little more than a year ago. The prices will be lower in US than in India. I’m not sure about the current price differences. check with local stores.
Hi There,
I cam to your blog researching for a DSLR myself and see that we have some common bloggers like Reema between us.
I would need some help, your views and opinions on buying a DSLR. I am an absoulute beginner and was contemplating between a Cannon 450D, 500d or a 1000D.
Can you please let me know your thoughts, along with the deal that you got including the lenses etc.
Thanks for all your help in advance.
Hey Deepsm25,
Am in pretty much the same dilemma as u are ..Debating between the Nikon D90, Canon Ti1.
Can someone please help. Also does it matter if i go for a 18-105mm lens as against a 18-55+an add on ??
Also whats the Tameron lens ?
Hi Sandeep,
I live in Chennai, and urgently need to get a decent DSLR for a photography course that begins in Feb… Been thinking of buying the 450D..
I’d like to know what the price was when you bought the cam back in June 2008.. Also, it would be great if you can tell me places (in Bangalore or elsewhere) where I might find good deals on it now..
My mobile number is +91-9600135206, and my email address is v.yatri@gmail.com
Please reply to this as soon as you can… I hope the urgency doesn’t come across as rudeness! Thanks.
Hi,
I am planning to buy a Canon500D, wat i heard is foto circle shop gives the best price in bangalore, but in ur case is different, can i know how much you paid for ur camera, and also buying a camera with out the bill is Risk? let me knw ur comments
Hi
can anybody tell me what is the current price of canon 450d in India. somebody told me it is dropped down to under 30000Rs, is it true?
@Deepak
The current price of canon 450d in Chennai is around 32k, from authorized dealers with 2 yr warranty .
HI, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW DETAILS OF THIS CAMERA:)
THANKS
Please send me the price difference between J Mehta and Pixtera…And if u have any idea what 1000d costs as of now.
Hi Sandeep,
Planning to buy a Canon 100-400mm lens…can you please mail me the price details and also where you bought it from?
Thanks..
anybody who has been good enough to read the whole thread,would be intelligent to judge that Sandeep wpuld be regretting ever mentioning the Pixetra /Mehta compare…
LEave the guy in peace,and do some googling mates……
after all,u are rt at ur desktop/Laptop rt now….and google and pixetra are a click away…something am gonna do rt now
Sandeep,u have a frend in me…..if it were my page ,I would have drawan a big “KEEP OUT” for price war,rt here,next to where its visible from a distance..ha hahh a
Hey Lads..
i have a Canon EOS 450D with 18-55 and 55-200 lens kit if anyone wanted to buy this send me a email to this ID uniondot@gmail.com
I know the feeling.I am getting my first DSLR …I was little hesitant on making my dad spend so much, but I can’t wait anymore.So this birthday …ie this july I will have my first DSLR and I am waiting for the moment I can get my hands on it…
I am in Bangalore.. any suggestions on where I can buy it from …
am a absolute beginner so any suggestions on camera would be great… my email id is 90bluemoon@gmail.com
Hi Sandeep,
I am getting a 450 D with 832 & 55-250 lens in 32K by a colleague in office.
now is this deal worth while to go for it.
pz reply at earliest.
thanks in advance…..
trivedi.abhinay@gmail.com