I need a DSLR Camera. Preferably Canon, Sony

CivicCoupe06 · 03-20-2008, 03:26 PM

Any recommendations. I was looking at the rebel XTi for 600$. I want something thats good, and not over 600.

**Izzy** · 03-20-2008, 03:28 PM

Why not Nikon?

Check our Bensbargains.net for a deal every now and then, if you don't need the camera immediately. Dell just had a deal for the XTi body for $319 (no lens) about a week or so ago.

CivicCoupe06 · 03-20-2008, 03:30 PM

Nikon too expensive. you prefer any particular ones? And 319$$?? wow. Where .

08civiclx · 03-21-2008, 06:18 PM

That deal ended about an hour after it went up. I was checking out when they notified me the price went back up to a little over $500. BS!

**Izzy** · 03-21-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicCoupe06

Nikon too expensive. you prefer any particular ones? And 319$$?? wow. Where .

The D40 and D40x are at nearly the same price point as the XTi/XT. In fact, just a cursory search of BHPhoto.com shows me a D40 at 499.95 with the kit lens.

Nikon | D40 SLR Digital Camera Kit with 18-55mm Lens | 25420

Strictly speaking, don't buy a camera due to price. Buy it for the lenses, as there is the Nikon and Canon to think about at the price you are looking at. Also, try both out at your local retailer, to see which you feel more comfortable with using. I love the way my 30D feels at my fingertips, and Nikons never did feel the same.

**8thgenuser** · 03-21-2008, 06:35 PM

You could get a Canon XT for about $450 with the kit lens from Amazon. That's about the best deal you're going to find on a reputable camera from a reputable seller. Nikon D40 is the next best deal...you can find it for under $500 at multiple sellers including Amazon.

If you don't care about having a sub 2" LCD, go find a deal on a Nikon D50 on Craigslist. It's an old body, but it will AF with screw-drive lenses.

**8thgenuser** · 03-21-2008, 06:42 PM

Moved to the Photograhy forum.

CivicCoupe06 · 03-21-2008, 06:53 PM

well ok I will check out amazon this weekend, beenr eal busy. thanks everyone, ill keep you posted.

bokeh · 03-21-2008, 07:42 PM

buy camera body used... fredmiranda.com

mrhonduh · 03-21-2008, 09:44 PM

costco.com

CivicCoupe06 · 03-25-2008, 11:13 PM

still can't find a good one. hesitant about some.

**8thgenuser** · 03-26-2008, 12:39 AM

Give us your thoughts.

I like navigating through the menus on my Nikon D40. Any in camera adjustments I need to make don't usually take more than two or three button presses.

However, I have played with my friend's Canon XTi and I love the focus indicators in the optical viewfinder...much nicer in my opinion than Nikons (even the D80 and D200). The XTi is very easy to use in manual focus.

The more pros and cons you make, the better decision you'll make. Go over to Ritz Camera and try what Olympus, Sony and others have to offer. You might like them more the Nikons or Canons. But definitely try before you buy.

***GETxERxDONE*** · 03-26-2008, 02:01 AM

Jardiniboy · 03-26-2008, 04:24 AM

You should also take a look at the canon 20D.

e60.deluxe · 03-26-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicCoupe06

Any recommendations. I was looking at the rebel XTi for 600$. I want something thats good, and not over 600.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicCoupe06

Nikon too expensive. you prefer any particular ones? And 319$$?? wow. Where .

i would take the $400 and change D40 over any camera less than $1200.
free ship:
Nikon 25420 - D40 - Nikon SLR - 6.1 Megapixel Digital Camera W/ 18-55mm Lens

CivicCoupe06 · 03-26-2008, 10:54 AM

I bought the canon rebel xti and I am ordering a few more lenses. Thanks for your help!!!

***OweNsi*** · 03-26-2008, 11:24 AM

not tryna threadjack but.. i have a canon 18-55 lense..

any suggestions on what i should get next ?

CivicCoupe06 · 03-26-2008, 11:26 AM

I saw the tescopic and wide angle lenses. Good prices on neweg.com.

scraggles · 03-26-2008, 02:09 PM

I've got a rebel XT, and it's more than enough if you are just an amateur. Anything more and you'll regret it because it will really start to take a toll on your bank account.

Jardiniboy · 03-27-2008, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OweNsi

not tryna threadjack but.. i have a canon 18-55 lense..

any suggestions on what i should get next ?

What's your price limit? Do you need a lens with more length or wide angle?

If anything, if you want a great lens with out breaking the bank, take a look at the 50mm f1.8 It's a great lens to learn from.

For it's price, it actually does more than what people expect it does.

03-20-2008, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
CivicCoupe06 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 2,981 BMW Fanatic iTrader: 1 / 100%	I need a DSLR Camera. Preferably Canon, Sony Any recommendations. I was looking at the rebel XTi for 600$. I want something thats good, and not over 600.

03-20-2008, 03:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Izzy Supreme Pizza! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Azusa, CA Age: 25 Posts: 11,938 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Why not Nikon? Check our Bensbargains.net for a deal every now and then, if you don't need the camera immediately. Dell just had a deal for the XTi body for $319 (no lens) about a week or so ago. __________________

03-21-2008, 06:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,069 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	You could get a Canon XT for about $450 with the kit lens from Amazon. That's about the best deal you're going to find on a reputable camera from a reputable seller. Nikon D40 is the next best deal...you can find it for under $500 at multiple sellers including Amazon. If you don't care about having a sub 2" LCD, go find a deal on a Nikon D50 on Craigslist. It's an old body, but it will AF with screw-drive lenses. __________________ Next NorCal Meet - North Bay - 8 t h g e n u s e r -

03-21-2008, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,069 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Moved to the Photograhy forum. __________________ Next NorCal Meet - North Bay - 8 t h g e n u s e r -

03-26-2008, 12:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,069 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Give us your thoughts. I like navigating through the menus on my Nikon D40. Any in camera adjustments I need to make don't usually take more than two or three button presses. However, I have played with my friend's Canon XTi and I love the focus indicators in the optical viewfinder...much nicer in my opinion than Nikons (even the D80 and D200). The XTi is very easy to use in manual focus. The more pros and cons you make, the better decision you'll make. Go over to Ritz Camera and try what Olympus, Sony and others have to offer. You might like them more the Nikons or Canons. But definitely try before you buy. __________________ Next NorCal Meet - North Bay - 8 t h g e n u s e r - Last edited by 8thgenuser; 03-26-2008 at 03:09 AM. Reason: meant to say manual focus than manual mode

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CivicCoupe06 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 2,981 BMW Fanatic iTrader: 1 / 100%	Nikon too expensive. you prefer any particular ones? And 319$$?? wow. Where .

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08civiclx Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 55 iTrader: 2 / 100%	That deal ended about an hour after it went up. I was checking out when they notified me the price went back up to a little over $500. BS!

03-21-2008, 06:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
CivicCoupe06 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 2,981 BMW Fanatic iTrader: 1 / 100%	well ok I will check out amazon this weekend, beenr eal busy. thanks everyone, ill keep you posted.

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bokeh Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greensboro Posts: 178 Joe Woo iTrader: 0 / 0%	buy camera body used... fredmiranda.com

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mrhonduh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The itty bitty city by the water, Vallejo Posts: 352 iTrader: 4 / 100%	costco.com

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CivicCoupe06 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 2,981 BMW Fanatic iTrader: 1 / 100%	still can't find a good one. hesitant about some.

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Jardiniboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 3,709 Jasten iTrader: 2 / 100%	You should also take a look at the canon 20D.

03-26-2008, 10:54 AM	#16 (permalink)
CivicCoupe06 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 2,981 BMW Fanatic iTrader: 1 / 100%	I bought the canon rebel xti and I am ordering a few more lenses. Thanks for your help!!!

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*OweNsi* Dave Matthews Band Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: “The future is no place to place your better days.” Posts: 3,898 Owens iTrader: 0 / 0%	not tryna threadjack but.. i have a canon 18-55 lense.. any suggestions on what i should get next ? __________________ 07\|\|FB\|\| FG2 Originally Posted by atruhondagrl : "Okay. Owens, I'm seriously having a hard time with these pics. I honest to god thought that was my car. I had to go through my photobucket account to see what a set of pictures I took a year and a half ago looked like to prove otherwise. You used a wider shot and the car was facing the opposite direction as mine but still..."

03-26-2008, 11:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
CivicCoupe06 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 2,981 BMW Fanatic iTrader: 1 / 100%	I saw the tescopic and wide angle lenses. Good prices on neweg.com.

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scraggles Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 171 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've got a rebel XT, and it's more than enough if you are just an amateur. Anything more and you'll regret it because it will really start to take a toll on your bank account.

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