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01/05/2007 11:39:48 PM · #1 |
| Basically I'm very poor. I got some money for christmas towards a camera and I was all set on getting an XTi when i got the money. I really like the self dusting aspect of it and of course its technical aspects...But now im wondering if i should save a couple of dollars and just get the XT. I know the XT is strong and has slightly less tech specs about it but judging by the amount of users on this site who have it i know its good. I dont have the money right now to get one but Id really like some people with the cameras to help me decide. |
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01/05/2007 11:44:13 PM · #2 |
| Can't go wrong with the XT in my opinion. I don't see enough of a difference in the XT and the XTi to pay the extra money. Now if it had built in image stabilization my opinion might be different. |
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01/06/2007 12:04:50 AM · #3 |
i agree, i've messed around with the XTi and don't really see a huge difference. if you plan on printing larger posters than you an 8mp would allow, maybe go for the extra 2mp, but other than that it's about the same camera.
i love my xt :D |
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01/06/2007 12:40:02 AM · #4 |
You might also consider the new Nikon D50, and the Pentax K100.
Both are price/feature leaders over the Canon Rebel XT and much cheaper.
The K100 has built in IS/VR/AS (shake reduction) and sells for about $500 at Beach Camera.com; $550 with kit lens.
The K110 is similar to the K100 without shake reduction and costs about $100 less.
The D40 with Kit lens is about $600
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01/06/2007 12:56:35 AM · #5 |
| I had the Pentax K100 before my Rebel XT for about a week. The camera felt pretty good and took great pics, but I was very dissappointed with Pentax tech support when I told them I got my camera out of the box and the "Program Exposure" mode and "Aperture Priority" modes wouldn't work. I was gonna be without a camera for a month or longer if I sent it back to them. That was unacceptable for me so I just swapped it for the Canon Rebel XT. |
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01/06/2007 07:38:25 PM · #6 |
| thanks alot. I think ill probably get the XT just for money reasons. Im still learning as a photographer so i dont see any point in spending extra money right now. |
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01/06/2007 09:16:34 PM · #7 |
Rebel XTi for sale ... I think the owner is asking $625 which is a SMOKIN good deal ... and it's BNIB ...
Message edited by author 2007-01-06 21:17:16. |
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01/06/2007 09:22:14 PM · #8 |
I agree - the XTi has 2 more megapixels and the ultrasonic sensor cleaner, but that's all I've seen, so no envy for the XTi on my part. (Having acquired my 350D less than a year ago.)
A consideration for the Canon sensor, XT or XTi, is the forgiving nature with regards to minimal noise at higher ISO and longer exposures compared to others. (But, I do not know how the Pentax and D50 stack up regarding sensor noise.)
Hope that helps! |
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