Upgrading from Rebel XT? Do you think it's worth upgrading to XTi?
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If the following adds up to whatever you can sell salvage plus additional cost to acquire XTi: 1. Faster 9-point TTL auto focus system, borrowed from EOS 30D. Special enhancement for f/2.8 or faster lenses. 2. 3-point ultrasound dust removal image sensor, with software that masks whatever the system cannot remove. If you change lens regularly, this can be very useful. 3. Faster image processing. For continuous shooting, it can process 3 frames per second for 27 JPEG or 10 RAW (about twice as much). 4. 20% higher resolution, thanks to 10.1 MP APS-C CMOS image sensor (3888 by 2592), without increasing noise or diminishing dynamic range. 5. 40% brighter 2.5" 230,000 pixel LCD vs. 1.8" 115,000 pixel LCD. 6. More durable leathery paint finish. 7. Updated user interface with picture styles and RGB histogram. Now the minuses: 1. Removal of dedicated LCD info display (integrated into main LCD now). 2. Lower battery life, 500 vs. 600 shots.
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Almost nothing. Put it this way: if you found them for sale at the same price then might as well get the T5i. The T5i MSRP is slightly lower than what the *original* MSRP for a similar kit was for the T4i, but we all know that you don't pay MSRP. Even here on Amazon a nice package in my cart shows the T4i to be nearly $200 cheaper than the T5i. That's because of the Canon discount that ends (this time) March 30th (it has been extended several time since November 2011). Essentially, they are clearing out the T4i and the Canon lineup will continue to have T3i and T5i, but no more T4i. Here's the opening paragraph from CNET's review, which highlights the only actual differences between the two models: "No, your eyes aren't deceiving you: the only significant difference between the now-discontinued Canon EOS Rebel T4i and its replacement, the T5i, is the price and the kit lens options. There are some small enhancements, including a new finish; 360-degree rotation mode dial plus the addition of scene mode; a return of digital zoom during movie recording (which had disappeared in the T4i "upgrade" from the T3i); and real-time preview of creative filters in Live View. But ultimately, it's the same camera." -CNET
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I bought the Xsi and then took it back and got the D90. All I can say is that, although I liked the Xsi, i am super happy with my decision to get the D90. I can't think of a better balance of quality and price. I shot my first wedding this weekend and the pictures were phenomenal. Good luck.
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Honestly I can't tell you. I purchased the camera and it just didn't perform at the level my DSLR did. So I returned it. It was slow in focus and a lost many shots because of it. Hope this helps. I do have a canon 3ti rebel and love it!
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Ah, the Rebel XT -- I had one of those for a while. Small LCD screen did make it a bit hard to check if something was in focus or not. The Canon 100-300mm USM isn't a bad lens. But you might consider upgrading the 28-80mm USM -- even the newer kit lens, the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, is an improvement. You might also enjoy working with a fast prime lens for the background blurring it can provide. Something like the the Canon 50mm f1.8 or 50mm f1.4 or 85mm f1.8 are excellent lenses.Cool images, by the way!
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I have the t2i. But I think it would work with the xti. They are pretty much the same camera. I hope this helpsBy the way I use it almost all the time. It is pretty good
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I read somewhere that the XT and XTi have the same sensor, but the XTi has more pixels crammed into it, which is bad for some reason. As for cleaning the sensor, it's not much of a hassle to do that yourself.
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I sold my canon 7d and two very good canon lenses so I could buy the X-T1 - that was 3 months ago. In that time I have used it nearly every day, including a 3 week hiking trip in Utah. I haven't regretted that decision for one second. The xt1 has better image quality, is a joy to use and half the weight of the canon. I often left the canon in the car when I went hiking because of its weight and size. The xt1 by comparison is a constant hiking companion. Make the move you won't regret it.
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You lose very little with this lens vds 70-200. The gain is the extra reach and wide angle, it a major upgrade. Having said that , and given the high $$$, I'd wait for the new model. New Model? I suspect so. Everyone, including Canon, is 'out-of-stock'. Couple that with Canon's receent announcment (July 2009) that they have a new IS that will be in 'interchangable' lenses by the end of 2009, it is not a surprise they stopped producing the 28-300mm so they could clear out the stock.I use the XTi- 40D and now the 5D mark II. The glass makes the picture.
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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?
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Of course, all the rebels can use EF and EF-S lenses. I had an XTi (which pre-dates the T2i) and it could use it. If your camera has a red dot it can use an EF lens. I am certain it does. And this lens is a steal -- $200 off retail just because it comes in a bundle with a cheap UV filter. Why? No one knows, but $200 is $200!!
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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.
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thanks, I think I will just upgrade to the newest rebel. My current rebel is digital, not film.
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The T4i is worth it. The new processor, plus the touch screen and video recording time of up to 29:59 minutes are amazing. My advice is if you can afford it, make sure to buy it with the 18-135mm STM lens instead of the 18-55mm non STM. Matched with that lens this camera can effectively compete with some of the more expensive ones. I would get this instead of the T3i
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Hey Peter, This one will not - the BG-E3 is the one you'd want for the Rebel XTi
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Get the 40D kit. The 28-135 is an excellent lens; I used it for years. The 40D is an outstanding camera; we sold the XTi after owning the 40D a week. Worth every penny-you will love it. By the way, I paid considerably more than what it is selling for now and I don't regret buying it when I did as I got that much extra use out of it.
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I have not used a 60D, but I bought T4i this summer and I am thrilled with the results. It is 1000% better than the Rebel XT. Sharper image, better color rendering, etc. I could not be happier with the performance of the T4i.