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03/07/2006 03:22:07 PM · #26 |
Be careful. I haven't seen it that cheap, as a matter of fact, that is cheaper than some places sell the XT. I know nothing of that company, but if its too good to be true, its either stolen or a scam.
Make sure to buy some kind of warranty on anything. It would be a shame to drop a new DSLR and not have it be replaced.
Some places offer some good warranties. Mine is for 3yrs. If they can't fix it, they replace it. ONly exceptions are fire damage and theft. Believe me if I need to use that warranty they will not be able to fix it. |
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03/07/2006 03:30:57 PM · #27 |
| yeah, I nearly ordered the camera and then I realized that they have no toll free number nor do they accept credit cards, only western union and e-gold (whatever that is!). I think I might steer clear of this one, it does sound a little too good to be true. I couldn't find a telephone number or street address on there anywhere either. |
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03/07/2006 03:31:58 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by Jmnuggy:
if you get teh XT, just buy the body and get the 50mm f1.8 II lens. In my opinion, this is a much better lens, just doens't have zoom. Since I bought this lens, I have not used the kit lens. Also this 50mm is only $90. Just my opinion though. |
I concur. The 50mm 1.8 II is an awesome piece of glass. I love mine.
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03/07/2006 05:19:10 PM · #29 |
Regarding the noise differences ...
The 20D review on dpreview shows you the difference in noise between the 10D and 20D/350D sensors .
The 10D is actually better at lower ISOs! The theory being that ISO100 on the 10D is actually ISO64 (and 200 is 128 etc).
The 20D/350D sweeps up at ISO1600+ (although I personally find the ISO800 samples better on the 20D too).
I don't think you'll regret getting either camera, but if it's a choice between new and second hand I would go for the reassurance of a new camera with no unknown history.
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03/08/2006 11:38:41 AM · #30 |
hey bod,
can you exlpain the ISO statement you made. I would be interested in why it is actually ISO 64.
Thanks
JM |
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03/08/2006 12:33:25 PM · #31 |
Originally posted by Jmnuggy:
can you exlpain the ISO statement you made. I would be interested in why it is actually ISO 64 |
Not really. But I know a man in a monkey mask who can ; )
I was careful to say "theory" as I have no 20/350D and therefore no proof. This post and this one kind of explain it, and go some way to explaining how an older camera seemingly outperforms the newer model - even if it is at the end of the scale where it really doesn't matter.
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