OFFICIAL: CANON EOS 650D User Thread


Latest price for 650D Kit II with free gifts is $14XX(SLR Revolution).
SD Card,Canon bag and tripod to collect from Canon Vivo.
 

Hi, my first post in this thread :) , anyways got my 650D Kit II (18-135mm STM Lens) @ TK Foto for 1499 cash/nets around September. Comes with 8gb memory card, Canon Crumpler 5MDH, Better Images with EOs Book, Sirui T005 Blue Tripod (S$119), Phottix IR Remote Control & EW-73B Lens Hood.
 

I do have the budget for the kit 2, but i got the kit 1 with 50mm f1.4 to play with dof.
Got it for 449 which i feel is worth it. The f1.4 is awesome. Nice creamy bokeh.

Im playing ard with the 18-55 first before upgrading.

You got a very good deal for your 50mm f1.4 at $449 if you are talking about brand new.
 

which place is that? wish i bought later.. bought mid oct with no tripod and no pwp 50mm 1.4 :(
 

which place is that? wish i bought later.. bought mid oct with no tripod and no pwp 50mm 1.4 :(

i never get a tripod, no need as yet as saving up for a better one.

when i first go, they never say got 50 f1.4 on pwp. i ask them.

shop went is alan photo
 

i never get a tripod, no need as yet as saving up for a better one.

when i first go, they never say got 50 f1.4 on pwp. i ask them.

shop went is alan photo

Despite some negative feedback on Alan Photo, this is a positive experience that you had from them. Alan Photo could have sold you the 50mm f1.4 at non PwP price but they didn't do that.

By the way, there are a few lenses / accessories that are under the PwP scheme by Canon. However, the items differ month on month. Therefore, the safest act is to go to Canon website to see the current PwP so that you won't be ripped off by paying normal price for PwP products. Do note that many retailers have old inventories for PwP items, so even if the current PwP schem does not include them, you can still ask the shop whether they can sell you at the PwP price.

I am listing a list of PwP items since day one by Canon (please add on)
*The list is not exhaustive

1) BG-E7
2) 270EX II
3) 320EX
4) EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM
5) EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM II
6) EF 17-40mm f4L USM
7) EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM
8) EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS
9) EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM II
10) EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
11) EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 USM III
12) EF 50mm f1.4 USM
13) EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM
14) EF 100mm f2.8L IS Macro USM
 

Despite some negative feedback on Alan Photo, this is a positive experience that you had from them. Alan Photo could have sold you the 50mm f1.4 at non PwP price but they didn't do that.

By the way, there are a few lenses / accessories that are under the PwP scheme by Canon. However, the items differ month on month. Therefore, the safest act is to go to Canon website to see the current PwP so that you won't be ripped off by paying normal price for PwP products. Do note that many retailers have old inventories for PwP items, so even if the current PwP schem does not include them, you can still ask the shop whether they can sell you at the PwP price.

I am listing a list of PwP items since day one by Canon (please add on)
*The list is not exhaustive

1) BG-E7
2) 270EX II
3) 320EX - $180
4) EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM - $1008 if i remember correctly.
5) EF 16-35mm f2.8L USM II
6) EF 17-40mm f4L USM
7) EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM
8) EF-S 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS
9) EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM II
10) EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
11) EF 75-300mm f4-5.6 USM III
12) EF 50mm f1.4 USM
13) EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM
14) EF 100mm f2.8L IS Macro USM

i email them before hand.
if they never honour the price they say, i was ready to walk off.
they even try to pull a fast one saying not iclusive of gst. luck my email got state.
 

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this are the price list i got as of oct 2012:

Canon 650D kit 1 (18-55 II is) with 8 GB and eos bag

alan photo - 1063 gst inclusive
cathay - 986 non gst
TK - 1067 gst inclusive
JO3:16 - 1080 gst inclusive

PWP -
alan photo - Canon Speedlite 320EX Flash - S$180.00, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens - S$449.00

cathay - Canon Speedlite 320EX Flash @S$186.00, EFS 55-250 IS II Lens @S$232.00, EFS 10-22 lens @S$1008.00, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens @S$513.00

TK - Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM: $575.00 (non PWP)

JO3:16 - EF 50F1.4 USM @ $549, EF 100 F2.8 USM @ $799 & Speedlite 320EX @ $269

its always best to email them forst to compare.
ps, what i get the price my change as they deem fit, as these offer only stands for 1 week from the date of email.

and i bought a 3rd party battery grip from reddotphoto for $70
 

this are the price list i got as of oct 2012:

Canon 650D kit 1 (18-55 II is) with 8 GB and eos bag

alan photo - 1063 gst inclusive
cathay - 986 non gst
TK - 1067 gst inclusive
JO3:16 - 1080 gst inclusive

PWP -
alan photo - Canon Speedlite 320EX Flash - S$180.00, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens - S$449.00

cathay - Canon Speedlite 320EX Flash @S$186.00, EFS 55-250 IS II Lens @S$232.00, EFS 10-22 lens @S$1008.00, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens @S$513.00

TK - Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM: $575.00 (non PWP)

JO3:16 - EF 50F1.4 USM @ $549, EF 100 F2.8 USM @ $799 & Speedlite 320EX @ $269

its always best to email them forst to compare.
ps, what i get the price my change as they deem fit, as these offer only stands for 1 week from the date of email.

and i bought a 3rd party battery grip from reddotphoto for $70

nice!~ good deal for the pwp ..
btw do u guys know where to get screen protector for 650?
is there a significant improvement from the 50mm f1.8 which almost everyone recommend to get?
almost $400 difference hmm~~
 

hi all,
i'm looking into getting my first DSLR and leaning towards getting the 650D.
but i'm in a dilemma of whether choosing kit I or kit II.
i do have the budget for kit II but is it "overkill" for a newbie like me to get it?
or should i get the kit I to fiddle around first?
i'm interested in street photography and bokeh kinda photos.
all help is appreciated.
thanks! :)
 

It is a simple decision on if you need the range of 55-135mm. If you have the budget, get the kit II then. It is a difference of a few hundred bucks for a modest upgrade in reach. Nothing terribly good or bad. Both lenses are neither stellar nor horrible. Just your average start-up lens.
 

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Thanks for your reply. :)

It is a simple decision on if you need the range of 55-135mm. If you have the budget, get the kit II then. It is a difference of a few hundred bucks for a modest upgrade in reach. Nothing terribly good or bad. Both lenses are stellar nor horrible. Just your average start-up lens.
 

mwkong said:
Thanks for your reply. :)
All I can say the extra reach is wonderful, but you can use your legs to match the 80mm difference most of the time.

Tried on my friend's 18-135, non STM.
 

nice!~ good deal for the pwp ..
btw do u guys know where to get screen protector for 650?
is there a significant improvement from the 50mm f1.8 which almost everyone recommend to get?
almost $400 difference hmm~~

Screen protector..? Tot get free from the shop.? Tats what i got..
Anyway, u can look for it at any ah beng hp shop. Some smart phones have the same screen size.

I dun know the diff as i got no f1.8 to compare.
 

hey MachBot,
thanks for the input! :)
you using kit I? saw it in your signature.
any opinions to share with me?

All I can say the extra reach is wonderful, but you can use your legs to match the 80mm difference most of the time.

Tried on my friend's 18-135, non STM.
 

I bought body only with Sigma 18-250mm Macro HSM lens. Prefer to have lotsa zoom no need to carry multiple lens.
 

no i did not get free screen protector.. went tk foto but they say no official size for 650 yet..
so anyone knows where to buy one for 650?
 

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