Wait for XTi or buy 30D now I am looking into a digital slr for as a gift. The person I am buying for has a 35mm Film Canon SLR, but is starting to get wieghed down by the costs of developing film. Could someone help explain to me why the 30D is more than this camera? Wait for XTi or buy 30D now I am looking into a digital slr for as a gift. The person I am buying for has a 35mm Film Canon SLR, but is starting to get wieghed down by the costs of developing... » Read More Wait for XTi or buy 30D now I am looking into a digital slr for as a gift. The person I am buying for has a 35mm Film Canon SLR, but is starting to get wieghed down by the costs of developing film. Could someone help explain to me why the 30D is more than this camera? « Show Less
105685
I used XTi for 3 weeks and exchanged with 30D. with no hesitation buy 30D.1. 30D is way better than XTi2. Does well in low light3. Feels good in hand, where as XTI is small, to many controls in too little space4. 30D build quality is good, worth the price5. Quality of the pic is also good6. Don't worry about 10MP of XTi7. I love 5frames per sec and quality of each pic in burst mode8. At room light, 30D did very good, kit lens did better than XTI w/ 17-85 IS
105686
The 30D, as noted by others, is a much sturdier camera. In addition, keep in mind that it shoots at a faster rate (5 fps), has a more ergonomic set of controls, and shoots better in low light-- ranging all the way up to 3200 ISO after expansion.I wouldn't be surprised to see Canon offer a similar jump to 10.1 MP or higher in this price range soon, more to compete with Nikon's D80 and D200 than to compete with their own product.That said, I'm adding the XTi as a backup to my existing 20D.
105687
If you go to your camera store and feel both cameras you can see the reason. The 30D looks and feels like a professional camera. It is much heavier and not only looks more sturdy but in fact it is more sturdy than the xti. The xti feels rather cheap in your hand when compared to holding the 30D. The 30D is also a faster camera for shooting sports or weddings when you need to focus and shoot fast before the moment is gone. Depends what you need it for; $500 more for a more sturdy camera with 2million less pixels, although if the largest pic you are going to print is an 8X10 you probably will not be able to tell the difference. Go for the xti or wait for the new version of the 30D called the 30D Mark II If you go to your camera store and feel both cameras you can see the reason. The 30D looks and feels like a professional camera. It is much heavier and not only looks more sturdy but in fact it is more sturdy than the xti. The xti feels rather cheap in your hand when compared to holding the 30D. The 30D is also a faster camera for shooting sports or weddings when you need to focus and shoot fast before the moment is gone. Depends what you need it for; $500 more for a more sturdy camera with 2million less pixels, although if the largest pic you are going to print is an 8X10 you probably will... » Read More If you go to your camera store and feel both cameras you can see the reason. The 30D looks and feels like a professional camera. It is much heavier and not only looks more sturdy but in fact it is more sturdy than the xti. The xti feels rather cheap in your hand when compared to holding the 30D. The 30D is also a faster camera for shooting sports or weddings when you need to focus and shoot fast before the moment is gone. Depends what you need it for; $500 more for a more sturdy camera with 2million less pixels, although if the largest pic you are going to print is an 8X10 you probably will not be able to tell the difference. Go for the xti or wait for the new version of the 30D called the 30D Mark II « Show Less
31109
At this point, I'd say the 30D really doesn't have a lot of discernable advantages over the prosumer XTI model, besides availability. Historically, the higher end cameras have had sturdier chassis (which I would assume is still the case) as well as more configurable features and functions. Oh and resolution. Duh. Now that the XTI has been significantly improved, it seems only logical that the 30D is next in line for upgrades, probably before the actual release of the XTI. Or maybe the 30D will be killed entirely. I'm waiting for the XTI.
790510
Dust is an issue if you plan to change lense often. I have a XTi, despite the dust cleaning system I don't plan to remove the lens much. Dust is a real problem for digital as the camera back never gets replaced unlike film. Also, D80 is $200 more than XTi. Nikon lenses are usually more expensive. Quality wise, i think, they are fairly equivalent. Your skills will probably make more difference than the equipment.
325611
I can't pre-order... Too little faith in canon cameras when they are released. I will probably get it down the road (feb-march) if their aren't any issues. Would upgrade from mkII. Would be nice if canon could release the 1d and 1ds as one camera, and just allow us to switch between high fps and high MP. But alas, I'll refrain.
462702
In a nutshell, the 40D is a bit more rugged and has a faster 6.5 frames per second burst rate compared to the Xsi's 3.5 fps. The Xsi's construction and burst rate are still quite respectable and may be quite adequate for your applications. Spending a bit more on a lens such as a fast f2.8 telephoto lens (necessary for freezing action in bad light) vs. the camera body will probably make a much bigger difference in your results.
424367
I'm also trying to decide if the Canon XS or XSI is right for me. I own the original 6.1mp Canon digital Rebel slr and am wondering if now is a good time to upgrade? I used to shoot primarily landscapes while traveling, but am doing more portraits now that I have kids. The Digic III processor definitely caught my attention, but I'm wondering how much of a difference in the cameras will I notice?
8518
I now have the MarkIV and love it. There's nothing to compare to it to anywhere. I was goofing off with it today at ISO 10,000. Yes, the only drawback is not using the 10-22 wide angle and a few efs lenses.Wouldn't mind having the FF 5DMKII also! I was just looking at some ISO comparisons. Almost as good as the MKIV. DPreview has some comparisons. If you want full frame go with the 5D, if you want fast FPS and more length to your lenses go with the MKIV. They are both excellent. The MKIV is a heavier camera.
825630
&gt;&gt;I didn't realize this camera was out there when I bought my FZ28! I notice that in the copy under the camera description, significantly more bought the FZ28K than the FZ50. Presumably the price is the reason, I suppose along with the 18x optical zoom.&lt;&lt; this one came out before the fz28, but at the time i only paid about $440 &gt;&gt;Many reviewers above said the FZ50 is "almost" a dslr - but many, many dslrs are considerably less expensive than the FZ50, which I think costs more now than when it came out....and I think I saw on the digital review site that the camera has been discontinued. &lt;&lt; i didn't know about it being discontinued so soon. it compares to a dslr in many ways. but the ISO settings are pretty noisy above ISO 400, whereas in good dslr's you can get good results up to ISO 3200. this is a very good review that gives all of its specs. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz50/ here it is compared to the canon rebel XT where you can see the ISO 1600 on both cameras. the canon is better. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicfz50/page17.asp &gt;&gt;The user photos for this camera are wonderful! I have a Canon Rebel XS, which cost quite a bit less than this camera, and an FZ28K....I'm now wondering if I should sell the FZ28 K, return the Canon, and get a used FZ50.&lt;&lt; yeah, i get better pictures than i ever have. &gt;&gt;What is it about this camera that makes it worth nearly a thousand dollars? &lt;&lt; i don't know. i don't understand. i haven't seen that happen with any other camera.
1192969
Initially, I was also thinking of purchasing XSi earlier but now zeroed in on T1i (or 50D - wallet permitting) because (1) higher Effective Pixels in T1i / 50D - 15.1 M as against 12.2 M. ( I agree not a big factor for casual / normal photography) (2) HD Video in T1i (though one of my last considerations , but still it's a cool feature to have - managing a DSLR & Camcorder during an event / ceremony is difficult for me ) (3) DIGIC 4 Image Processing engine in T1i / 50D is better than Digic III in XSi (4) Lower ISO Rating / range in case of XSi (100-1600) as compared to T1i / 50D (100-3200 expandable to 6400,12800) meaning better performance in low light for T1i / 50D. (5) Number of LCD dots (in the LCD screen) is much higher in T1i / 50D (920,000) as against XSi (230,000) meaning better LCD visibility in bright sunlight. (6) Last but not the least , XSi was launched in January'08 as against March'09 for T1i - so you have already lost ~1.5 years out of 5 year life!! However , in case of Pixel density and price XSi scores over T1i/50D. Btw, cost difference is not much for T1i with and without the kit lens - better go for T1i kit. Canon 28-135mm zoom lens is ok but I like Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens. Hope this will be helpful for you.
690436
Let's see: Package price $1049 - EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS $300 - EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS $175 = resulting price of the XTi body is $571 $571 for an XTI body is a little higher than some vendors by $25-50 (you did you mention a bag though) BUT I've seen some crazy bargains pop up lately on the XTi (e.g., $320 body, $420-480 w/kit lens). Keep checking the slickdeals.net forums if you're interested in catching a bargain. These deals tend to go really fast so you'll need to be vigilant. :) While I'm not sure this a bargain price-wise, I can say that this would be a VERY nice starter package -- the lenses get pretty good reviews and are better than the previous kit lenses. Also, according to reports, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS seems to be pretty hard to find in-stock at the moment so I'm not sure how easy it would be to even buy seperately. Its a toss up. If you're looking for a NICE package for an OK price, this looks alright. But if you have Bargain Hunter genes, keep watching for slickdeals.
141042
I too have my heart set on the d300. I would have purchased it already if I had not also heard the rumors of the price drop with the release of the d300s. I hear it could go as low as $1200! I'm going to wait it out a couple more weeks but I don't think I can hold out any longer than that!
1501552
Christine I also own a Rebel XTI but I have the canon 28-135mm and the Tamron 28-300mm lens. The only thing I can say is that I am considering the Canon 430EX or the Canon Speedlite 580EX II. I suppose that it will depend on how fast we plan to shoot action shots. Just to let you Know, I am new to this digital SLR stuff, but I have been using 35mm equiptment for 30 years and the issues facing me now did not apply with my old stuff.
63899
Thank you for your help. I think I will skip over the XS and try a more current model. My classes do not start till January so I do have time to do more research on the newer models. Looking over the specs I really like the 50D model, but it's out of my price range. Maybe I will get lucky and a refurbished one will show up in my price range. If no,t I might go for the T1 or T2.Thank you again for your help.
1401677
If I had a choice of the 70D or the T4i, I would definitely get the 70D. It is a much better camera. As a beginner, upgrading to a D-SLR is a big step with a learning curve, but the 70D is user friendly and a better quality camera than the Rebels. I bought it on sale during the holidays with the 18-135mm lens kit for little more than the Rebel and am loving it! If you have the choice, go with the 70D. I have had a Rebel T1i for 5 years now, and decided that I wanted a nicer camera. This camera shoots and feels like a real camera!
227598
I am in the same boat. I am highly contemplating the d40/d40x and the Rebel xt/xti. Right now I am leaning towards the d40 as I don't plan on doing large size prints for the most part and I've heard that the Nikon lens kit is better. My only concern is that I want to do some HDR photography, and the Nikon's don't have AEB which concerns me, but I'm seeing a lot of discussion about shooting in RAW and getting similar results from one picture. Should I go with the XTi so I know I can do HDR properly and suffer with lower quality lenses, or get the D40/x and shoot in RAW and be done with it?
1848269
To ED F,New 50d owner thanks you for advice on 50D over older 5D. After reading Ken Rockwell's info on the advantage of a full frame sensor, sensor size posed my only regret. If I continue to expand my system I can add the 5D Mark II. I know from the past that it is nice to have two bodies. In the 80's I had (still have) the New F1 w/speedfinder for telephoto pics and what I called my "Focus and Shoot" AE1 Program for everything else. What a combo! I'm new to digital and I have a lot to learn and my 50D should work out nicely.Bob
305386
I recently purchased an XT myself. My understanding is that if your not making posters, those 2 MP are not worth the difference in price. In all the research I did (and I did a lot), most everyone has said save your money for the lenses. A good lens is what's really going to make the difference in photography with the Canon Rebel.
1866175
I was able to find a D40 kit for $400 a year ago. If you are going to pay $650 you might as well get a D3000, or even better a D40, a second lens, and maybe some accessories. The XS is a decent camera as well, it really depends on what ecosystem you want to get into. Both Canon and Nikon make nice cameras, I think you'll be happy with a camera from either.