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08/29/2006 08:40:28 AM · #1 |
| So I'm in the market for my first DSLR camera... just about a month ago I had made a thread asking for help on which Nikon camera to buy, I had decided on the new D80 and have been waiting around for it. THEN I was at Wal-mart shopping and I stopped by their photo section and saw the Cannon Rebel going for under $200!!!! So my question is: Is it REALLY WORTH IT to spend near $1500 for the newest Nikon when I could get a Rebel for a fraction of the price? |
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08/29/2006 08:59:48 AM · #2 |
| make sure you weren't looking at the rebel film cameras (some of them are priced under $200)...I don't even think you could find a discontinued 300d Rebel for under $200. If you did...then buy it and sell it on ebay for $350 -$400 :) |
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08/29/2006 09:01:56 AM · #3 |
| 200$ looks like a crazy price. I would buy that instead, and save the money for a good lens.I dont think the quality differences is that big. |
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08/29/2006 09:02:03 AM · #4 |
Mmmmmm interesting question, a real doozy. Really, the cannon is a prety good camera from all accounts, and for less than $200 you may as well give it a try. I assume you aren't getting a lens for that price so you'll still be shelling out a bit more cash for a decent lens. And with the saving over the D80 you can get some good glass.
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08/29/2006 09:13:52 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by kdeleon:
make sure you weren't looking at the rebel film cameras (some of them are priced under $200)...I don't even think you could find a discontinued 300d Rebel for under $200. If you did...then buy it and sell it on ebay for $350 -$400 :) |
like kdeleon said....double check and make sure it's not a "film" camera....
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08/29/2006 09:22:34 AM · #6 |
I really think that what you saw was a FILM camera...look again!!
Message edited by author 2006-08-29 09:22:54. |
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08/29/2006 09:28:59 AM · #7 |
They don't carry the digital Rebel.
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08/29/2006 09:55:44 AM · #8 |
Walmart has a Canon dslr with 18-55 mm lens for $754.51.
At B&H the equivalent camera is $719.95.
Odd but your profile has a Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT listed?
Message edited by author 2006-08-29 10:04:23. |
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08/29/2006 10:01:40 AM · #9 |
| Most likely a film camera. |
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08/29/2006 10:43:24 AM · #10 |
Yeah, they sell the film Rebel K2 with a 28-80 kit lens for $200, that's what you saw.
The cheapest DSLR is probably going to be the Pentax *ist DL - I think it was going for $500 after rebate with the kit lens at buydig.com. |
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08/29/2006 10:50:47 AM · #11 |
| I think you were possibly looking at the film camera also. But, I did just get what i considered to be a good deal on the pentax istdl, you can get it now for around 499.00 (with mail in rebate) and i also got a free 512mb memeory card. true it is last years model, but, I didn't see the need to spend $200.00 for anti-shake. (hope I don't regret it) Anyway, I love the camera so far, and would recommend it to anyone. |
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08/29/2006 12:32:03 PM · #12 |
When selecting a DSLR the difference in image quality between even that base line models and the top end models is not that great. Spend more money and you may get more pixels (sometimes less!) but pixel count is not that bigger deal. For most people any DSLR has plenty of pixels, so unless you know you need lots of pixels then don’t worry about it. More expensive DSLRs tend to have higher frame rates too, big deal. Most folks will never need it and you will know if you do.
The real difference comes in the durability and handling. Durability for most people who do not make a living out of their camera is not so important. You will likely take care of it, you wont be bashing it around or getting it wet like a press photographer does. So that leaves us with usability. The better models tend to have more useful features, they are faster to use and give you more flexibility, because of this they can also be more confusing for those new to SLRs. The handling of the camera is very important to me and this is a very personal thing. You must play with them yourself to see how they feel to you. For example my camera has two command dials, I am now so dependant on them I would not consider any camera that does not have two (actualy I want one with three - Apertuere, Shutter and ISO!) unless it had some equivalent that works just as fast.
As far as camera brand goes you are buying a system. A DSLR is just the body, you must have other things too. You will likely end up with at least two lenses and a flash unit. Lenses are a great thing to buy second hand. Consider what is available and at what cost for the brands you are interested in. Same thing goes for flash, though you are likely to buy these new. If you can save money on the body (the least important part of capturing an image) you will have more to spend on lenses and flash that can make a huge difference to what you can do.
Message edited by author 2006-08-29 12:45:26. |
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