Will the price for the XSi drop significantly before the holidays? Are kits worth it? Should I get just a camera with the standard lens?
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Right now you can get the XSi with the 18-55mm kit lens and the 55-250mm lens for just under $800 through Amazon. Both lenses are image stabilized and I have heard good things about the 55-250, which give great range on a cropped sensored body such as the XSi. Amazon doesn't list these items together but if you add them both to your cart (make sure Amazon is the seller on both) you will save $100 over buying them seperately. This price isn't shown until you get the order confirmation screen. This is the best price I have seen on this camera and don't expect to see a much better deal any time soon. The $100 off is an instant rebate promotion that Canon is offering through it's authorized retailers and it lasts until the middle of January. I would also recommend SanDisk's Extreme III class 6 memory cards in order to fully optimize the speed of the camera. I hope this helps.
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Just bought the D40x two weeks ago, and spent the weeks before that researching the D40x vs. the XTi. I'd go with the D40x... you can't go wrong with a Nikon, and the kit lens that comes with the XTi is terrible. I bought the D40x, and have since added a few accessories. I feel like I made the right decision and I am totally thrilled with the purchase... No regrets at all. Plus, Nikon makes a longer-lasting camera. D40x!!!
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A "simple" Question:How do I go FULLl manual with my EOS XSi? I want to set the ISO, the shutter speed and the aperature.?I might even want to "Spot Meter" as well.
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well. technically there is no best camera, it all depends on the lens you use. You can get a canon Xsi for about $600, it comes at 12MP which is plenty (my friend has this camera) and again, it all depend on the lens, because for landscape photos you probably would need a wide angle lens and so and so. There are different lenses for different shots, do some research or review some reviews on the different lenses to see what they do. I bought the T2i because I have a 46" lcd tv with SD card reader so i'll be viewing my photos and videos with my family on the big screen, so the number of pixels and the HD video was a very attractive point. well. technically there is no best camera, it all depends on the lens you use. You can get a canon Xsi for about $600, it comes at 12MP which is plenty (my friend has this camera) and again, it all depend on the lens, because for landscape photos you probably would need a wide angle lens and so and so. There are different lenses for different shots, do some research or review some reviews on the different lenses to see what they do. I bought the T2i because I have a 46" lcd tv with SD card reader so i'll be viewing my photos and videos with my family on the big screen, so the number of... » Read More well. technically there is no best camera, it all depends on the lens you use. You can get a canon Xsi for about $600, it comes at 12MP which is plenty (my friend has this camera) and again, it all depend on the lens, because for landscape photos you probably would need a wide angle lens and so and so. There are different lenses for different shots, do some research or review some reviews on the different lenses to see what they do. I bought the T2i because I have a 46" lcd tv with SD card reader so i'll be viewing my photos and videos with my family on the big screen, so the number of pixels and the HD video was a very attractive point. « Show Less
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I too am wondering the same question. Picked up the 1100IS the other day for $150 but now I see the 770IS for $160. I know MP's aren't too important on the little cameras (not DSLR's) but can't help to think the 770IS is better because of it. Anyone have a tech opinion of the two?
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I looked at shopcartusa.com, and most of the listings there seem very suspicious because: - Those offers are all from vendors I've never heard of before. - All vendors have perfect ratings (5 out of 5 starts). - Prices are ridiculously low ($200-300 for the Rebel XTi body). I can bet if you actually try to order the Rebel XTi for $200, you will be told that: 1. It does not come with US warranty 2. The price is for 'body only'. You have to pay $200 more for the rechargeable battery, charger, user manual and software. (even though those are all included in the original package) 3. You must also buy a 2GB memory for $200 to qualify for this low price. 4. Finaly, it is on back-order - unless you order the body with a 3rd-party lens and flash unit that add another $600 to your cost. So eventually, you'll end up paying over $1200 for a grey-market camera kit.
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Sounds good! I'm buying my first digital camera for my daughter and her family. I've locked in on the t1i and 15-85. I really like my 24-105 lens and think that the 15-85 should be a great match for the camera.
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As a novice photographer should I start with XSi to see if I will really get into photography? Or would you recommend T1i to be my first dSLR?
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I traded in all my canon gear, including 50d, 5dmk2 and L lenses, with no regrets. The x mount lens portfolio is still young but really promising if roll is on schedule. The iOS app to control camera makes it worthwhile in itself.
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I don't know the xsi specifically, but if it is a digital SLR then I would be amazed if it didn't, since a cornerstone of Canon's marketing is that lenses are interchangeable amongst all of their cameras. I still have lenses from the analog days that fit on my eos rebel Ti camera.
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I am definitely looking toward the x10. Viewfinder, manual zoom, unique sensor geometry. It's almost perfect on paper and the sample images look great.
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I can't speak from personal experience as I own neither this lens nor the Rebel XSi, but from what I've been reading and based on the images of this lens provided by Amazon, this lens does not have built-in image stabilization. However, it appears that the EF-S lens mount is compatible with the XSi, according to Wikipedia. You can take it for what it's worth, but I'm almost certain that this lens will work with the XSi.
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I was looking at the 28-135 for my Rebel xti....let me know how you like once you get a chance to try it out.
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Chances are if it IS cheaper anywhere else, it's being sold from an unreliable retailer. I had a rather frustrating experience with one such retailer in buying my Rebel XT -- they pulled a bait-and-switch on me. If you want to look for a retailer selling for less, I would advise you to read the reviews for that retailer, sorted by lowest rating first.
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Hi, Alyssa; Since I'm new to buying an expensive camera, I found that the price and camera was a reasonable for a beginner. Eventually, I will upgrade once I get more into photography. As for the accessories, you are just getting the things you need to start with. Now, if you decide to break it down, one by one, every accessory is expensive on it's own. In the long run, I would say you are getting a great deal for the price. It's just the basic and nothing fancy. Think of it this way; you buy the camera on it's own, you like it a lot. So, you decide to get accessories for it. Eventually, the price for the accessories add up and you spend more than you would have, if you have gotten the Bundle. I say, it's a save if you get the Bundle, than on it's own. I hope that I have answered your question.
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I found the auto focus of the X-S1 to be very unreliable, especially in video mode. I also found the image stabilization to be virtually non-existent. Both of there will result in blurry pics.
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thank you, i've got the body only from local dealer, he sold me the camera without kit lens for $799. you might want to try that with your local dealers. i did get a delivery date from amazon in mid may or june but i cancelled the order. i have tons of youtube partnership videos to shoot and time is money.