Canon Digital Rebel XT - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/23/2005 08:07:56 PM · #1

I'm looking at getting my first DSLR, specifically the Rebel XT. I found it at //www.adorama.com for $900. I plan on getting the silver body with the included EFS 18-55mm zoom lens. Also I will add a wireless remote, a 1GB 80x card, and circular polarizing filter.

Do I need to get anything else for landscape and nature photography? Any suggestions on a small case that I can easily carry on a plane?

Here's links to everything:

//www.adorama.com/ICADRXTSK.html
//www.adorama.com/CARC1.html
//www.adorama.com/ILXCF801G.html
//www.adorama.com/CPSGPK.html
//www.adorama.com/TF58CPL1.html

thanks!

Jonathan Knight

Message edited by author 2005-05-23 20:16:18.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

05/23/2005 08:09:48 PM · #2

Just a note incase you misunderstand (unsure from your comment). The body is not actually chrome - it is silver coloured plastic.

nico_blue

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

05/23/2005 08:10:33 PM · #3

by chrome do you mean silver?

other than that I've had the rebel xt for a few weeks now and i really love it. you are making a good choice :-)

Nitin

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/23/2005 08:11:38 PM · #4

Rebel XT is $850 on buydig.com

Buydig has a pretty good rating - several people here have purchased from them. Their accesserios are usually priced higher - I got mine from BH Photo

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/23/2005 08:14:05 PM · #5

Although their after sales (and during sales) service is the pits, just so you know, you can save a lot of money on this camera if you get it from Dell. I bought the exact camera you specified with lens for $716. That's a bit extra discount using the preferred credit, but Dell has been running these coupon sales often, and a week or so ago, it was $749 shipped (see other threads here).

Also, you might want to wait on the circular polarizer. They are very hard to use with the kit lens, since the front rotates during focusing. Personally, if you can save money buying the body, I think you would be better off buying a Sigma 18-125 for your first lens, for around $200-$250. It's much better than the kit lens (in fact, it's still my workhorse lens).

You might want to look into getting a Cokin Adapter (<$20 for the wide holder plus ring for whatever lens you want), which will let you use a square graduated filter for doing landscapes, as well as a circular polarizer which can be used on any lens fitted with a Cokin adapter.

05/23/2005 08:17:39 PM · #6

I have read a few things about people having to wait a while for their Dell order. I have a trip planned June 11 - July 3, and would prefer to have the camera before then. What has been your experience with Dell as to this?

Thanks for the input on the lens, I'll definitly look into that.

m--E

Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM

05/23/2005 08:19:45 PM · #7

I am also looking at this camera. I have found the silver body for $439 here, //www.usaphotonation.com/products.asp?product_id=11857, which I think is amazing. Too good to be true? I'm not sure. I already have a few lenses for my (film) Rebel so only need the body.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

05/23/2005 08:20:11 PM · #8

just so you know my experience with www.buydig.com has been excellent. I haven't had to call them on anything but both of my orders were in my hands within 3 days.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

05/23/2005 08:21:10 PM · #9

I'd stay away from Dell, only because of the delivery issues. There are many success stories, but quite a few long waits as well. If you've got a trip planned, don't risk it.
I agree with Neil on the lens, BTW. Good glass will really make that baby perform. You might want to pick up the $70 Canon 50mm f/1.8 as well, it's cheaply built but performs way beyond it's price, and gives you a fast prime for low-light work.

Edit: Darn fat fingers...

Message edited by author 2005-05-23 20:21:31.

Konador

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

05/23/2005 08:21:31 PM · #10

Originally posted by m--E:

//www.resellerratings.com/seller8278.html

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

05/23/2005 08:21:34 PM · #11

Originally posted by m--E:

Check this out:

//www.resellerratings.com/seller8278.html

chrisfolts

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

05/23/2005 08:21:41 PM · #12

I bought a digital rebel about 2 days after it came out for 800 bucks... at my local store here in raleigh. They had a special going for that day only.. i got really lucky. This is a very great camera especially if it is your first DSLR. If you look to do a lot of nature photography... I would reccommend getting a bettter lens at some point... the stock lens is ok.. but just doesnt provide very much zoom. So if you are looking to photograph animals in the wild... a longer lens is almost required.

Good luck.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

05/23/2005 08:23:10 PM · #13

i took the chance and I got my rebel xt from ebay got an awesome deal too. The camera two lens, extra battery, filters, a mini tripod and a regular tripod and a 1gb card plus a bag.

No problems at all and a fast delivery

Message edited by author 2005-05-23 20:23:33.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

05/23/2005 08:23:13 PM · #14

Originally posted by Konador:

//www.resellerratings.com/seller8278.html

OMG Ben, that's the stinkiest rating I've ever seen, LOL. Emily, you should run, don't walk away from these folks!

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/23/2005 08:23:47 PM · #15

Originally posted by jknight8907:

I've bought a lot of stuff from Dell; I've never had a problem, UNTIL this time. I documented it in a thread, but thanks to the absense of a usable search function here, and the fact that you can't see more than 10 or so of your recent posts unless you "Watch" them, I can't find it. (Yes, the google search fails to find it, or I can't see it in the plethora of results!)

If you are in a hurry, don't go Dell. I wasn't. They have the best price, but their process can be a pain once they are back ordered.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

05/23/2005 08:23:53 PM · #16

I'm looking at making the jump to dSLR also. I have tested the Canon kit lens. It is absolute junk, IMO. No way would I buy it. I've heard good things about the sigma, and I'm considering that as my basic lens.

R.

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

05/23/2005 08:24:15 PM · #17

wow thats a really bad rating

Neil

Fujifilm X-T30

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

05/23/2005 08:26:53 PM · #18

oh yeah, you'll see my "case" description on reseller ratings, as I gave them a rating this time... BADDDD.

But in all fairness, I've ordered a lot of stuff from them over the years, including several digital cameras and a couple of SLR lenses at prices that could not be beat. And this is my first problem. (But I felt it was a doozy.)

Nitin

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/23/2005 08:26:55 PM · #19

Originally posted by m--E:

Too good to be true? It probably is.
Check out Reseller Ratings. They're rated below 1 on a scale of 10.

Nitin

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/23/2005 08:29:09 PM · #20

Doh.. someone came to talk to me while I was composing that reply and so many people already beat me to it.

yido

Canon EOS-5D

Sigma 20mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF RF for Canon

05/23/2005 08:38:46 PM · #21

If you plan on doing a lot of landscape photography, you may want to consider getting the body only and getting a more serious lens for landscape. I'd recommend you consider getting the Tamron 17-35 f2.8-4 XR Di or the Canon 17-40 f4L. They should both perform noticibly better than the kit lens for your needs. Also I'd recommend a tripod as well.

05/23/2005 08:58:40 PM · #22

Thanks again.

Can I use a Nikkor lens on the Canon?

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

05/23/2005 09:03:42 PM · #23

Originally posted by jknight8907:

Thanks again.

Can I use a Nikkor lens on the Canon?

Short answer, no.

Long answer, yes, but only if the nikkor is an older, manual-focus lens, WITH an aperture setting ring. And you need an adapter that costs >$100.

05/23/2005 09:15:59 PM · #24

Originally posted by kirbic:

Originally posted by jknight8907:
Thanks again.

Can I use a Nikkor lens on the Canon?

Short answer, no.

Long answer, yes, but only if the nikkor is an older, manual-focus lens, WITH an aperture setting ring. And you need an adapter that costs >$100.

ah. That's definitley a NO.