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06/04/2007 04:10:00 PM · #1 |
it's so hard to choose
i think i'm going for canon, but i'm not sure yet....and i'm not sure which one
i have $1000
help please? |
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06/04/2007 04:16:57 PM · #2 |
you can have my D200 with lit lens and 8gb card for $1300 shipped (US) ;)
Everything is in great condition except I lost the lens hood for the lens but you can get a replacement for $15.
I know this is a bit more than you were planning to spend but it's a good deal. |
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06/04/2007 04:34:08 PM · #3 |
Originally posted by Megatherian:
you can have my D200 with lit lens and 8gb card for $1300 shipped (US) ;)
Everything is in great condition except I lost the lens hood for the lens but you can get a replacement for $15.
I know this is a bit more than you were planning to spend but it's a good deal. |
What are you getting?
For $1,000 I would go with the 400 xti and get a nice lens. |
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06/04/2007 05:00:29 PM · #4 |
I agree with  Elvis_L. You can get the Canon Rebel XTi and a Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for $1,031 plus shipping from www.bhphotovideo.com. |
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06/04/2007 05:37:33 PM · #5 |
| do you think it's better to go for rebel now, or save money and buy something better a little later? |
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06/04/2007 05:44:07 PM · #6 |
| The Rebel is probably a very good first step. Spending less on the body means more for good glass, and that makes a *big* difference. You'll eventually spend more on glass than you spend on the body, by far. Also, bodies are something you'll probably think about replacing every few years as technology marches forward. |
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06/04/2007 06:11:43 PM · #7 |
get this, you won't be sorry. If you deperately need more range, Tamron 24-135, has a $100 rebate running. But that 28-75 is on my wishlist, reeeaaaly nice lens. |
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06/04/2007 06:14:42 PM · #8 |
| Id say purge and get the 30D body, theres a rebate on it right now. at least in Canada, and the Tamron 28-75mm |
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06/04/2007 06:16:28 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by noisemaker:
Id say purge and get the 30D body, theres a rebate on it right now. at least in Canada, and the Tamron 28-75mm |
I think for the OP, $1000 IS splurging. It takes a while to get used to collecting diamonds that degrade in value. |
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06/04/2007 06:19:00 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
get this, you won't be sorry. If you deperately need more range, Tamron 24-135, has a $100 rebate running. But that 28-75 is on my wishlist, reeeaaaly nice lens. |
My only complaint with my Tamron 28-75mm is that when zoomed all the way in the lens starts to get really long. I much prefer internal zoom lenses. I can only imagine the 28-135 being worse in this case. Also, I feel the 28-75 goes nicely with the Canon 70-200mm (my next lens) as they do not overlap much. |
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06/04/2007 06:21:28 PM · #11 |
I spent several months using only the manual settings on my Powershot G2. I would suggest that you do the same with your P&S, if you don't already. That really helped me understand ISO, shutter speeds and aperture settings. As a result, it didn't seem to be a huge learning curve for me
when I moved up to an XTi after the first of the year.
IMO, getting good glass is the most important thing to consider. Of the 3 lenses that I now own (and of course, I want MORE!), I find that I use my 17-40 mm lens the most. |
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06/05/2007 01:54:57 PM · #12 |
one thing that kinda surprised me is that rebel xti doesn't stay still, it rocks when you put it on the flat surface
what do u say about that? |
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06/05/2007 01:58:14 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by jelena_12:
one thing that kinda surprised me is that rebel xti doesn't stay still, it rocks when you put it on the flat surface
what do u say about that? |
Get a Pentax K100D!! |
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06/05/2007 02:05:01 PM · #14 |
I agree with everyone saying spend the $$$ on the glass. Remember, the glass is what really makes the image. The camera body is just a light proof box with a sensor on the inside. A rebel xti would be a great starter camera or a used nikon D50 would be good too.
Good luck. ;0)
Message edited by author 2007-06-05 18:18:45. |
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06/10/2007 10:05:46 AM · #15 |
i real a lot of bad reviews about the XTi, so i'm kinda in a doubt....
i'm running out of time, i have to decide asap
people say XTi gives underexposed pictures, and freezes on the contionuous drive
now i'm thinking about a 30d
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it's more of a professional camera isn't it?
so again, the question is - save money and wait or go for the rebel?
i don't want to regret buying it...please help |
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06/10/2007 11:30:59 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by jelena_12:
i real a lot of bad reviews about the XTi, so i'm kinda in a doubt....
i'm running out of time, i have to decide asap
people say XTi gives underexposed pictures, and freezes on the contionuous drive
now i'm thinking about a 30d
...?
it's more of a professional camera isn't it?
so again, the question is - save money and wait or go for the rebel?
i don't want to regret buying it...please help |
I have not seen any bad reviews for the XTi, it seems to be doing really well. The XTi + a Tamron 28-75 or Tamron 17-50 or possibly the Canon 28-135IS would work great for you. You would be not be dissappointed. |
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06/10/2007 01:14:12 PM · #17 |
I went with the Rebel XT a couple years ago instead of a 20D, and while it did let me get more glass with the money, there are some shortcomings in the rebel series (depending on what you want to accomplish). The 20/30D are bigger, so probably easier to hold for long periods of time (with the rebel, my pinky finger had to rest on the bottom of the camera and that made it get sore after shooting for half an hour or so). They also have the control wheel on the back, which makes it a little quicker to change settings. They accept the timer remote, which lets you dial in an exposure longer than the camera can do by itself without using a remote release or set it to do time lapse movies. They also have a faster X-sync speed if you're going to use flash, which lets you balance the ambient better if it's bright.
When it comes down to it though, it's the lens and sensor that matter - the XT, 20D and 30D all have the same sensor and lens mount, and the XTI has a little more resolution (although it's the same size sensor so the pixels are squeezed in tighter, and it might have more noise). |
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06/10/2007 01:22:15 PM · #18 |
I have heard nothing but good about the XTi, with the exception of the dust removal that doesn't work. But that doesn't affect image quality or camera function at all. Anyway, my XT does just fine with exposing scenes and has never frozen up in continuous drive. I'd do what everyone is saying and snag the XTi or the XT (new for $620 with kit lens at newegg.com!!) and the Tamron 28-75mm, that's exactly what I did and I'm not disappointed in my choice at all. Would I like a 30D? Of course, but I'd rather put that money towards new glass before new bodies.
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