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01/07/2007 07:19:58 PM · #1 |
I finally get to jump into the world of DSLR next month. Now comes the time to pick a camera. I am partial to Canon. I have priced the XT, XTi and 20D. And I would like to get a 70-300mm lens and possibly one other lens. Is the dust cleaning feature on an XTi really worth the extra expense. And would a 20D be a too large of jump for someone just starting out with DSLR? Any suggestions on a third lens other than the kit lens and the 70-300mm would be great.
Thank you in advance
Ryan
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01/07/2007 07:25:13 PM · #2 |
My opinion:
Go with the XT or a used 20D. Plenty of camera for a beginner and the money saved can go toward a good lens.
A lot suggest the 50mm 1.8 about $80
It is a good lens. But if you save the money and buy the XT or a used 20D buy the 85mm 1.8about $300
It is worth the extra cost.
Message edited by author 2007-01-07 19:25:58.
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01/07/2007 07:26:48 PM · #3 |
| You will still get dust on the sensor with the XTi - possibly not as much but still enough to be annoying. |
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01/07/2007 07:41:07 PM · #4 |
Get the cheap body and spend the extra on good glass. Bodies come and go. Good lenses will last forever.
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01/07/2007 07:43:27 PM · #5 |
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01/07/2007 07:44:52 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by quiet_observation:
Skip the kit lens. |
I think it is actually a good lens. Get it. If you get a 70-300 it will suck to not get wide like 18mm. It is a very good lens if you know how to use it.
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01/07/2007 07:46:52 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by rex:
Originally posted by quiet_observation:
Skip the kit lens. |
I think it is actually a good lens. Get it. If you get a 70-300 it will suck to not get wide like 18mm. It is a very good lens if you know how to use it. |
I agree. Nothing wrong with the kit lens if you use it right.
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01/07/2007 07:49:32 PM · #8 |
| I was looking at getting the 70-300mm for the long reach since I have alot of wildlife opportunties right in my back yard. Some of the shots will be at a good distance. |
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01/07/2007 07:52:04 PM · #9 |
ok so get:
Rebel XT or a used 20D w/kit lens: $800
70-300 Sigma: $150
50mm 1.8: $80
4 Gig card: $80
Total: $1150
My prices are estimate I have not done research.
Message edited by author 2007-01-07 19:52:11.
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01/07/2007 07:57:50 PM · #10 |
How much cash you plan on spending? $1000 $1500 If your budget is $1000 get the XT and the lenses you spoke of. If $1500 is your budget then I would get the 20D with the kit lens for $1050 and the other lenses. That's just me though.
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01/07/2007 08:06:13 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by NstiG8tr:
I agree. Nothing wrong with the kit lens if you use it right. |
I like the kit lens, but if I had my way, I'd be using the EF-S 17-85mm IS USM instead. Covers the same wide-angle range, plus some extra length and much better focusing (and IS!)...
Santa failed me on that one, this year. |
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01/07/2007 08:08:15 PM · #12 |
The xti has the 2.5 inch LCD. I had the 10D which had the same size LCD as the 20D. I can tell you that having that 2.5 LCD is a HUGE advantage. I can really see whether or not my shot is sharp and focused by just checking the short after shot preview. I wouldn't buy the xti before the 20D any day of the week based upon the size of the LCD
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01/07/2007 08:26:26 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by rex:
ok so get:
Rebel XT or a used 20D w/kit lens: $800
70-300 Sigma: $150
50mm 1.8: $80
4 Gig card: $80
Total: $1150
My prices are estimate I have not done research. |
Rebel XT w/kit lens is currently about $600. Most people suggest getting the APO version of the Sigma and that runs a bit over $200. Ditto on the 50mm. B&H has the Sandisk 4GB Ultra II CF cards for $64.
Total : ~$950
Message edited by author 2007-01-07 20:27:14. |
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01/07/2007 11:32:06 PM · #14 |
Buy the cheapest camera you can buy and splurge on the lenses.
Don't waist your time or money on kit lenses and skip the 70-300. Also, don't invest in the EF-S lenses either. I'm hoping Canon will come out soon with a sub $1,000 full frame digital camera.
Buy the 50mm it's a great lense and cheap. You'll also need something wide, so look at the 28mm or 24mm. If you're not into primes check out the 28-135 with IS. Everyone raves about this one.
Then start saving up your money for L glass. Get either the 17-40mm or 70-200mm to start.
Remember, it's not the camera, but the lenses that make the picture. |
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01/07/2007 11:33:25 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by Nullix:
Remember, it's not the camera, but the lenses that make the picture. |
It is not the lenses either. It is the Photographer.
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01/07/2007 11:45:39 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by Nullix:
Don't waist your time or money on kit lenses and skip the 70-300. Also, don't invest in the EF-S lenses either. I'm hoping Canon will come out soon with a sub $1,000 full frame digital camera. |
That's inconceivable :-) Those sensors are WAY more expensive to produce than the APS-C sensors. Plus FF cameras require MUCH more expensive glass for the same range of coverage. Where's the incentive, then, for a cheap FF camera?
R.
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01/08/2007 12:25:18 AM · #17 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Nullix:
Don't waist your time or money on kit lenses and skip the 70-300. Also, don't invest in the EF-S lenses either. I'm hoping Canon will come out soon with a sub $1,000 full frame digital camera. |
That's inconceivable :-)
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"You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
--Inigo Montoya
Canon came out with the first sub $1,000 DSLR. The price of the FF camera is coming down. I'm betting they'll do it with the FF camera.
Canon EOS-1Ds $3,999.95
Canon EOS 5D $2,789.95
I'm waiting for the Canon EOS 3D FF for somewhere around $1,000 |
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01/08/2007 12:29:05 AM · #18 |
I can't belive you guys got this guy spending all kinds of money.
This is the best advice you will ever get. And I am not saying that because I am the one giving this advice. Someone will chime in here and confirm what I am about to tell you.
Go to the camera store. Hold a Rebel XT, Rebel XTi, 20D, and a Nikon
Buy what feels most comfortable in your hand. I bought the Rebel XT without doing that and it was just too small. I wasted my money. The good side is my wife now has a camera.
Message edited by author 2007-01-08 00:29:48.
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01/08/2007 02:38:06 AM · #19 |
I agree, you've got to hold the cameras and try them to see which one suits.
I will, however, say that the larger LCD screen on the XTi (and, presumably, the 30D) is more useful for reviewing shots than that on the 20D. |
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01/08/2007 03:47:45 AM · #20 |
| why would you beat a dead horse... thats just............. cruel! |
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01/08/2007 04:37:28 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by kawana:
why would you beat a dead horse... thats just............. cruel! |
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01/08/2007 04:39:58 AM · #22 |
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01/08/2007 04:47:29 AM · #23 |
*** Actually, asking for advice on equipment purchases is not a dead horse issue, since the situation is always unique to the one asking for advice ***
I withdraw my horsey. |
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01/08/2007 04:54:18 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
*** Actually, asking for advice on equipment purchases is not a dead horse issue, since the situation is always unique to the one asking for advice *** |
these questions pops-up rather frequently. maybe someone can compile the questions and break them into YES/NO answers, and slowly lead the person to the "logical" answer? :) |
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01/08/2007 05:32:17 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by crayon:
Originally posted by Art Roflmao:
*** Actually, asking for advice on equipment purchases is not a dead horse issue, since the situation is always unique to the one asking for advice *** |
these questions pops-up rather frequently. maybe someone can compile the questions and break them into YES/NO answers, and slowly lead the person to the "logical" answer? :) |
can you say..........FLOW CHART!!! :-P |
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