recommend me a camera

[T_J_G]

Thanks

Been researching this morning and I think it's between the Canon 1000d or the Sony a330. Although glass for the Sony is cheaper but if I wanted to switch later on it'd be a nightmare. Also with a Canon 450d in the house it seems better to go for a Canon as we can share lenses.

[DubFan]

Also with a Canon 450d in the house it seems better to go for a Canon as we can share lenses.

That sounds like another good reason to go for the Canon.
Certainly save you money in the short term, allowing you to borrow a lens or two to try, then buy your own later.
(And if they ever upgrade, you might get first dibs on it)

I have a lens on (permanent) loan from my Dad because his Minolta stuff fits my Sony.
I did just get a load of filters off him too. 

[Ridg]

Also with a Canon 450d in the house it seems better to go for a Canon as we can share lenses.

That sounds like another good reason to go for the Canon.
Certainly save you money in the short term, allowing you to borrow a lens or two to try, then buy your own later.
(And if they ever upgrade, you might get first dibs on it)

I have a lens on (permanent) loan from my Dad because his Minolta stuff fits my Sony.
I did just get a load of filters off him too. 

+1

sharing is caring 

Makes sense to go for canon as you can share kit, compare settings, enjoy canon talk etc

[T_J_G]

Not that my GFs Dad uses it to it's potential and only has the standard lense.

But I guess he could borrow mine as I start collecting
glass.

[DubFan]

Ah, but you could probably persuade him to buy something for his camera and then borrow it every so often. 

[T_J_G]

Another thingto consider is that a 450d is £380 from canons refurbished store on eBay.