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08/23/2005 03:32:43 PM · #1 |
Ritz Camera has this sale. Is this a good deal? What about the lens that comes with it? Is it a good one that produces clear sharp pics and in what situation would you use it?
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR 8-MP Camera w/Canon 18-55mm AF Lens, Black - This Week Only Sale, Save $50 + FREE $50 Gift Coupon! Price-$949.99
//www.ritzcamera.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=13245955
Or would the body only for $899.99 be better? (like if the lens isn't really good and you'd be better off putting the extra money in a better lens, etc.)
Message edited by author 2005-08-23 15:33:24. |
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08/23/2005 03:44:25 PM · #2 |
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08/23/2005 04:05:09 PM · #3 |
i like canon a lot, but for that money i'd be into a nikon D50 for the lens difference.
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08/23/2005 05:09:38 PM · #4 |
not too many people are happy with the 18-55 lens that is known as the kit lens.
one good thing many people over look about wolf/ritz is they offer NO tax, or shipping cost. But if you buy it on line you cant take it to a store and complain about it. they will tell you to contact customer service. Someting about the actual stores being a different company as the web site store
I got my Sigma 105mm macro from wolf.com and it was they had the lowest price that week
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08/23/2005 05:18:45 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by pianomom:
Ritz Camera has this sale. Is this a good deal? What about the lens that comes with it? Is it a good one that produces clear sharp pics and in what situation would you use it?
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XT SLR 8-MP Camera w/Canon 18-55mm AF Lens, Black - This Week Only Sale, Save $50 + FREE $50 Gift Coupon! Price-$949.99
//www.ritzcamera.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=13245955
Or would the body only for $899.99 be better? (like if the lens isn't really good and you'd be better off putting the extra money in a better lens, etc.) |
Buy the body and then get the lens you want. And you can do al lot better then $899 if you look around.
B&H, who do not usually have the lowest prices, are selling the same body for $799 in your choice of either black or silver. And B&H has a better service record then Ritz.
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08/23/2005 05:39:44 PM · #6 |
I'll add my agreement to two of the points already made.
Buy locally, if you have that option, and you'll be rewarded by personalized service. The salesperson where I bought gave me a full one-hour tour of my equipment and was able to recommend the memory card and lens filter I needed. I have since been back numerous times for an accessory or two and sometimes just free advice.
Save your money. Don't get the kit lens. Put the additional $$$ towards something better. If I knew then what I know now I would have bought something like a 28-75 f2.8 (Being discussed here, today.) Though I might miss the wide-angle of the 18mm in the kit lens, I would really love to have f2.8! The kit lens is also soft in manual focus....wiggles a bit much for me and sometimes drops out unless I have my hand on the focus ring. |
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08/23/2005 05:45:58 PM · #7 |
| I purchased mine from wolfcamera witch is the same a ritz.com. If you buy from them they have a 3 yr warranty (cost me $144) if you drop or damage the camera in anyway they will replace if they cannot fix. If the camera is no longer being made then they will replace with a equal or better model based on specs and manufacture. Good Deal! |
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08/23/2005 06:00:43 PM · #8 |
I would buy it from somewhere els,
go to pricegrabber.com and type in canon rebel xt and it will give you a list of prices, if you go to ritz you will spent lots of money your dont need to spend, and a waranty for the camera, add it to your home owners or renters policy and your covered,
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08/23/2005 06:25:25 PM · #9 |
Ok, thanks! I'm glad that I asked! :) The reason I was wondering is because I have a Wolf Camera a couple of blocks from my house and go there all of the time. I'd love to buy from them but it depends on their price. If I can get it a lot cheaper somewhere else then I will.
Message edited by author 2005-08-23 18:27:03. |
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08/23/2005 06:40:40 PM · #10 |
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08/23/2005 06:43:48 PM · #11 |
Don't forget to add in the cost of extra batteries and new memory cards.
Message edited by author 2005-08-23 18:44:07.
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08/23/2005 06:48:54 PM · #12 |
well, extra batteries can come in the future, i shot a wedding on saturday night and used only one battery, i filled up my whole 2 gig card, and the price of a memory cards are cheap, you can get 1 gig at costco or sams for 70bucks, or you can try buy.com and get one with a 10% discount for new customers on first purchases,
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08/23/2005 06:53:00 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by TroyMosley:
well, extra batteries can come in the future, i shot a wedding on saturday night and used only one battery, i filled up my whole 2 gig card, and the price of a memory cards are cheap, you can get 1 gig at costco or sams for 70bucks, or you can try buy.com and get one with a 10% discount for new customers on first purchases, |
I bought the Rebel XT jusat Monday and didn't buy any extra batteries or memory. I already have a 1 GB and 512MB card. I figured first add on would be 2GB card and a battery grip and extra battery.
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08/23/2005 06:57:32 PM · #14 |
does nobody listen to me?
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08/23/2005 06:58:42 PM · #15 |
wow, you all must go out for houres and shoot to need all that extra batteries, I filled up a 2 gig card on one battery over a span of 6 houres,
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08/23/2005 06:59:42 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by TroyMosley:
wow, you all must go out for houres and shoot to need all that extra batteries, I filled up a 2 gig card on one battery over a span of 6 houres, |
Nope just need a backup when on vacation.
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08/23/2005 07:16:28 PM · #17 |
rex, when I got my rebel I did the same thing. With the camera got an extra battery and battery grip. Makes a big difference in your hands (the battery grip that is).
The only other thing I got is a UV filter but that's for lens protection, not UV protection. I've been fine with 1.5 gigs of memory, but I haven't switched to RAW yet. When I do, I'll probably pick up more memory.
Now lenses... that's a whole different ball park!
pianomom:
I did see an ad once in LA that included the Rebel 300 (previous release), battery grip, tripod and a couple other goodies. Excellent deal if you don't have your heart set on a 350.... |
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08/23/2005 07:18:50 PM · #18 |
Originally posted by TroyMosley:
wow, you all must go out for houres and shoot to need all that extra batteries, I filled up a 2 gig card on one battery over a span of 6 houres, |
I've run out of batteries before in the middle of a party or a big hike or something. Nothing more frustrating. Would rather spend a little more money for assurance of mind. Also been in situations where I forgot/had no access to recharge batteries, so a spare one can come in handy...
Suppose that qualifies as shooting for hours at a time :) |
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08/24/2005 08:00:48 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by TroyMosley:
wow, you all must go out for houres and shoot to need all that extra batteries, I filled up a 2 gig card on one battery over a span of 6 houres, |
Having an extra battery in your camera bag saves embarasment for those times when you go out shooting and leave your battery in the charger. :-)
Besides, sometimes you forget to charge the battery in the first place.
Message edited by author 2005-08-24 08:01:20. |
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08/24/2005 08:36:27 AM · #20 |
I think the kit-lens get a hard time. Admittedly it feels really cheap, but it does the job. And seems to be the most affordable wide-angle about if you are on a budget. I did without it when I bought my 350D and got the tamron 28-75 F2.8, and picked up the USM kitlens for $80, really glad i did, I love it for landscapes, and as long as you stop it down its sharp enough for me.
Sonifo certainly put it to good use!
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