40d or Rebel XTI? Considering price and best bang for the buck what would you recommend? I plan on taking photos of friends, nature and car racing? Suggestions? Also I am considering the 28-135mm lens. 40d or Rebel XTI? Considering price and best bang for the buck what would you recommend? I plan on taking photos of friends, nature and car racing? Suggestions? Also I am considering the 28-135mm... » Read More 40d or Rebel XTI? Considering price and best bang for the buck what would you recommend? I plan on taking photos of friends, nature and car racing? Suggestions? Also I am considering the 28-135mm lens. « Show Less
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In general, the lens will make a much bigger difference in the quality of your photos than the camera body. So, if money is an issue, its always better to go for the cheaper body and spend the money you saved on better lenses.
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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 agree with this wholeheartedly. The difference could pay for the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS - A quick lens is very versatile.
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The 50D should be better at high ISOs so, considering your interest in shooting in low light, it might be worth serious consideration. If you can get away with longer exposures at lower ISOs (less noise/better picture quality), the 40D should be fine. If you need a faster ISO and shutter speed to avoid motion blur,the 50D would be a very good choice.BTW, do you have a link to the sort of photos you're interested in? Just curious.
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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.
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You get more bang for the buck with the XTi, however, that wasn't the reason I went with the 40d (originally purchased a 20d a few years ago). The size of a Rebel is a bit too small for my hands and it felt really uncomfortable when I held it. Also, after using a 20d/40d, I couldn't give up the two wheel selectors for speed of adjustments without going through menus. But as with any item like this, it all goes back to what you are comfortable with and what works for you.
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More bang for your buck will be the XTi, since it is cheaper and you honestly won't get much better photos from the 40D. However, if you can swing the money, I wholeheartedly recommend the 40D. I recently upgraded from the XT to the 40D. The additional controls make it so much easier to change settings, the larger size feels more balanced, etc etc. However, the XTi is a great camera, and don't feel bad about buying that either! It's a nice upgrade from my XT, which I loved for 2 years. You honestly can't go wrong with either one. Go to a store and handle each and see if one feels better in your hands than the other. More bang for your buck will be the XTi, since it is cheaper and you honestly won't get much better photos from the 40D. However, if you can swing the money, I wholeheartedly recommend the 40D. I recently upgraded from the XT to the 40D. The additional controls make it so much easier to change settings, the larger size feels more balanced, etc etc. However, the XTi is a great camera, and don't feel bad about buying that either! It's a nice upgrade from my XT, which I loved for 2 years. You honestly can't go wrong with either one. Go to a store and handle each and see if one feels better in... » Read More More bang for your buck will be the XTi, since it is cheaper and you honestly won't get much better photos from the 40D. However, if you can swing the money, I wholeheartedly recommend the 40D. I recently upgraded from the XT to the 40D. The additional controls make it so much easier to change settings, the larger size feels more balanced, etc etc. However, the XTi is a great camera, and don't feel bad about buying that either! It's a nice upgrade from my XT, which I loved for 2 years. You honestly can't go wrong with either one. Go to a store and handle each and see if one feels better in your hands than the other. « Show Less
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What camera bodies do you currently own and for what type of shooting?? For portrait, people love the 85, some even say they prefer the 100mm. I own the 50L, the only thing I can say is that shooting at f1.2 takes practice, and the auto focus is a bit slower than most other modern day lens with AF.
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For sports, the Canon 7D will be a better choice than the Rebel. It has faster autofocus and a faster frame rate. It's low light (i.e., high ISO) qualities are not ideal - I find images shot above ISO 800 to have too much noise to be marketable. For indoor work, you will need a lens with a maximum aperture of F:2.8. These lenses can be really expensive - even without the the IS feature. I own the 70-200 f:2.8 non-IS and it's amazingly sharp and rugged so I recommend it if you are serious about making money with your camera. This lens will work for your portraits and, if you add a 1.4X tele-extender, you will be able to get pretty close when you shoot outdoor soccer. The two lenses you have cover a very good range and should produce a decent image quality. However, I am not sure what kind of money you might get on a trade. Same with the camera body. If you can, I recommend always having a spare body in the camera bag - just in case something happens to your main camera. I would also hang on to the 18-55. IF you do get a 70-200, you can trade the 55-250 and have a better lens for pro work.
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If you are really serious abt photography go for the 70D. The T4i is now obsolete but pretty similar to the T5i. It is much more simpler and you would rather get very quickly shooting manual mode all the time. It is then when you would realize you need more control over camera and 70D is the best fit. That's my experience. But instead of focussing on the camera Ty to invest more in some good glass eventually.
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Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full believer in is, and the 24-105 is the best walk around particularly for full frame that i have met. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full... » Read More Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM Standard Zoom Lens for Canon SLR Camerasmy cameras have been the rebel xti, the 30d, and the 5d classic. my second lens purchased was the 24-105. it stays on my 5d. i take it off for the 50 1.4, the 85 1.8, and the 70-200 2.8 is. sharp, u betcha, almost cant tell it from the primes, although i know that my 2 best lenses are my primes. i have had the 24-70 on my camera many times. my partner prefers it and he's very good. i have a shot of the city in porch light at 1/6 sec that is unbelievable. i am a full believer in is, and the 24-105 is the best walk around particularly for full frame that i have met. « Show Less
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I am in the same boat, XSi or D90. Right now, I am leaning towards the Xsi, for around $650 at Amazon, this is a big savings, the camera was $900 in April. I would like the video option, and I believe that the Nikon will provide better detail in low light. However, I still am having a hard time justifying the extra, almost $600. I could almost buy another Xsi for that difference. I am not sure that the price difference is justified.
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I have the 50mm f1.8 and love everything about it. My only problem is the focusing speed. I don't mind spending $340 for the 1.4 but I read alot of people had problem with it and have to send it in for repair. This made me very nervous. Anybody familiar with this problem? One more thing, if you want to choose between the 50mm or 85mm, check the crop on your camera first. Ex. T3i have a 1.6 vs 5D have a 1.0 meaning a 50mm on a T3i is equal to a 80mm on a 5D.
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Many say it is the lens that is the most important part of the system. The Rebel XT is great for a beginner, and many pros earn a living with this model, and the kit lens or the 50/1.8 II fro group and individual protraits. You can always purchase a prime or a fast zoom, i.e. the 70-200/2.8 for sports, or the 10-22 (or 17-40) for landscapes.
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The T4i offers small but noticeable improvements over the T3i. I have both; to be honest, both are very nice cameras for advanced amateurs/enthusiasts. I would spend the extra for the T4i. Rumors are that Canon will introduce a new Rebel this year, so ...
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Hi Mr. Hewitt (I wonder if we have any relation?) Anyway, for a true beginner (as in you've never used anything but a point-and-shoot) I'd recommend you get a Nikon D40 and an 18-200 VR. Keep the 18-55 kit lens, you'll find it lighter when your just taking snapshots of the family or whatever. The D40 is an excellent starter camera, it has almost all the tweaks of this much more expensive camera without the weight and cost. The D300 has many advantages over it, but I really feel you'll learn a lot faster with a simpler camera, and step up to this when your ready. I actually started out with a D40 a bit over a year ago, it made starting out quite fun. The 18-200VR will follow you as a great lens on the D300 too, and you can use any newer AF-S lenses on it. If you have older AF-D Nikon lenses lying around that you want to use, a D80 is also a good place to start. It's easier to make the custom tweaks you'll learn about in your photography classes on the D80, but it still has Auto modes as well to get you started. Checkout www.kenrockwell.com, especially his recommended camera page. He's a bit more eloquent than I am. And I wouldn't be so fast to recommend the D60 to anyone, it's just the D40x's guts (plus active D-Lighting, but without the other enhancements of the D300/D3) with a different name stamped on it. I wouldn't recommend the D40x or D60 to anyone, they exist to fill a price point to compete with Canon. If your eyeballing either, jump to the D80 and don't look back.
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you seem to know alot Technology guy, so im replying to ya about a lens choice. Its the CanonEF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS for a 50D im purchasing but im not sure if its compatiable or will fit should I say, Because the 50D says its a EF mount and the rebels are EF-S mount. but since they say the 50D dont come with a lens that can take the use of the full power of the camera I wanted to get something I can afford and that lens i mentiond above is less than 300 usd. So please let me know if it works on the 50D without any problems thanks.
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Many say the 75-300 isn't a very good lens but I disagree. I own one and have excellent results with mine. I also own the t3i and it's an excellent camera for both stills and video... now that I have it I won't go to any other... why? The t3i has everything I want in a camera.
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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.
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If you shoot sports or any other fast moving objects (such as small children), get the 7D. 8fps (7D) can really get you the shots that 5 fps (T4i) might miss. Don't expect big differences in image quality (dynamic range, etc), they are very close. I have a 40D (2007 vintage) myself, and rented a 7D last weekend to see how it performs. With the same 70-300L lens, there really wasn't much difference in image quality. T4i with it's tilting touch screen could be very useful. I have no comments on its focusing accuracy or speed though.
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hi, I have a question.... I'm not a professional photographer and not want to be, but I would use as a hobby and will go to photography classes.... to take a good photos in the future... soooo... What should I choose... the kit with those lens (18-55mm and 75-300mm ) or only the body with 18-135mm lens ??? and another question... I want to take photos to my brother's surfing. its necessary to buy a 500mm lens??? thanks a lot!
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I own a 510 and think the second lens is a huge advantage--assuming you have a need for a telephoto--which I do. If you don't either would be fine. If you do as well, compare prices with comparable lenses and see ifyou feel the Xsi deserves the even greater price premium--it would not for me
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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