Will the price for the XSi drop significantly before the holidays? Are kits worth it? I'm thinking of buying the XSi but I am willing to wait a month or so if the price will go down. This will be my first DSLR camera. I'm also having trouble sifting through all the different kits and offers. Should I get just a camera with the standard lens? Body only and a better lens? One of the kit offers with camera bag, SD card, tri-pod, extra lens, etc.?I mostly plan to take pictures of my two little kids. They're too fast for my point and shoot. I'd also like better quality photos of family gatherings and other candid moments. I appreciate any advice. Will the price for the XSi drop significantly before the holidays? Are kits worth it? I'm thinking of buying the XSi but I am willing to wait a month or so if the price will go down. » Read More Will the price for the XSi drop significantly before the holidays? Are kits worth it? I'm thinking of buying the XSi but I am willing to wait a month or so if the price will go down. This will be my first DSLR camera. I'm also having trouble sifting through all the different kits and offers. Should I get just a camera with the standard lens? Body only and a better lens? One of the kit offers with camera bag, SD card, tri-pod, extra lens, etc.?I mostly plan to take pictures of my two little kids. They're too fast for my point and shoot. I'd also like better quality photos of family gatherings and other candid moments. I appreciate any advice. « Show Less
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as TomDiego said above Amazon's deal is much better than Costco's. Costco you get the camera, the 18-55mm IS lens, 50-200mm IS lens the bag, and an SD card for $850. Amazon you can get the camera, both lenses, the bag and UV filter lens for $800 with free shipping and no sales tax.
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I've looked over the offerings found in a number of package deals and found the vast majority of them included lots of no-name accessories of dubious quality for premium prices. I'd highly recommend avoiding packages deals unless they contain brand name accessories that DON'T include a 75-300mm or 28-90mm Canon lens.Just get the camera with the included lens. Its a good deal.
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Always check these sites with bbb.org. fotoconnection is a scam. Only Amazon stands by their price for 30 days + no tax!
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Sonic Cameras is a SCAM site! Look up the thread titled "Any experience with online shop Sonic Cameras?" under "digital camera" forum. You will find lots of horror stories there.
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Very good camera although the 75-300mm is an older lens design and not a very highly rated one. This lens also doesn't include IS image stabilization which is especially useful for telephoto lenses which are more susceptible to camera shake blurring. The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom is a better lens which includes optical image stabilization and is currently being offered with an instant $100 rebate on Amazon if you purchase it at the same time as an Xsi.
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The Costco deal includes the Canon XSi with the 18-55mm kit lens, the 55-250mm lens, and a Canon camera bag for $850. If you buy the Amazon XSi offer with these two lenses and add the bag separately, the price is less than Costco. And you probably won't pay any state sales tax, which could save $50 or more!
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I researched for 3 weeks, and determined that Mr. Dolan was right. I made sure that I bought ALL my items from Amazon. They have a good reputation and looks like they had all the items in stock. So, It did not have to go through a 3rd party. I have been hearing several complaints on suppliers, so be careful and read more reviews before ordering. The run around you will get from these people can be very frustrating.
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Thank you Tech Guy. I think I will stay with my current Rebel XT (350 in Europe) as it offers my great pics but not so fancy, large, back-LCD. I used to have a Canon EOS RT which was heavier and more robust than Rebel, but I got used to the smaller, ligther camera now. Video, I can live with the videos my wife gets in her Nikon Coolpix pocket camera. Lenses I have upgraded last year to 28-80 and 100-300 both USM. So being an amateur photographer, I think I will spend the extra bucks in something else.I have some of my pics posted in http://www.sxc.hu/profile/sebadanon which is a nice free stock photo site. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me.Take careKind regardsSebastian (from Argentina) Thank you Tech Guy. I think I will stay with my current Rebel XT (350 in Europe) as it offers my great pics but not so fancy, large, back-LCD. I used to have a Canon EOS RT which was heavier and more robust than Rebel, but I got used to the smaller, ligther camera now. Video, I can live with the videos my wife gets in her Nikon Coolpix pocket camera. Lenses I have upgraded last year to 28-80 and 100-300 both USM. So being an amateur photographer, I think I will spend the extra bucks in something else.I have some of my pics posted in http://www.sxc.hu/profile/sebadanon which is a nice... » Read More Thank you Tech Guy. I think I will stay with my current Rebel XT (350 in Europe) as it offers my great pics but not so fancy, large, back-LCD. I used to have a Canon EOS RT which was heavier and more robust than Rebel, but I got used to the smaller, ligther camera now. Video, I can live with the videos my wife gets in her Nikon Coolpix pocket camera. Lenses I have upgraded last year to 28-80 and 100-300 both USM. So being an amateur photographer, I think I will spend the extra bucks in something else.I have some of my pics posted in http://www.sxc.hu/profile/sebadanon which is a nice free stock photo site. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me.Take careKind regardsSebastian (from Argentina) « Show Less
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hey Lisa. I just pre-ordered this camera, as the specs are too awesome to resist, and Amazon's return policy is stellar, so no worries. Then I found an actual user review of the camera, believe it or not, which says to me that it should be out soon. Here's the link, and drool to your heart's content: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/showcase/review/finepix-hs20exr/hands-on-a-fuji-hs20Notice no purple fringing anywhere to be found, at least as far as I could tell, which is a VERY impressive feat for a camera with this kind of zoom. Also, the High Dynamic Range option seems stellar, as well as the Pro Focus Mode. Check out the review. It made me feel very good about my early purchase. Now I can't wait to get the camera! hey Lisa. I just pre-ordered this camera, as the specs are too awesome to resist, and Amazon's return policy is stellar, so no worries. Then I found an actual user review of the camera, believe it or not, which says to me that it should be out soon. Here's the link, and drool to your heart's content: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/showcase/review/finepix-hs20exr/hands-on-a-fuji-hs20Notice no purple fringing anywhere to be found, at least as far as I could tell, which is a VERY impressive feat for a camera with this kind of zoom. Also, the High Dynamic Range option seems... » Read More hey Lisa. I just pre-ordered this camera, as the specs are too awesome to resist, and Amazon's return policy is stellar, so no worries. Then I found an actual user review of the camera, believe it or not, which says to me that it should be out soon. Here's the link, and drool to your heart's content: http://www.myfinepix.co.uk/showcase/review/finepix-hs20exr/hands-on-a-fuji-hs20Notice no purple fringing anywhere to be found, at least as far as I could tell, which is a VERY impressive feat for a camera with this kind of zoom. Also, the High Dynamic Range option seems stellar, as well as the Pro Focus Mode. Check out the review. It made me feel very good about my early purchase. Now I can't wait to get the camera! « Show Less
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yes it was great. worked well with the rebel 3. don't know about the rebel xsi but it should work. if not just send it back. amazon is great that way.
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Todd-I've talked to a few professional photographers and semi-professionals and they've all said the same thing...the XT is an excellent camera and the differences between the two are not worth the extra money. Buy the XT and invest in a good lens. Those with "is usm" have autofocus and image stabilization. By chance, have you ever ordered a camera through Amazon before? I'm wondering if it will contain the original USA Warranty.Thanks and Good Luck!
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Khaled,Thanks for such a detailed comment. It certainly helped me. I did buy the Evolt 510 and am pleased with it so far. I must say I never had an issue with the quality of photos from my Canon Rebel X, I just wanted the extra features which I love. Also, I ahve ordered some more lenses, a wide angle and a 2x telephoto. They probably not the best quality but are all I can afford right now.Again, thanks for your thoughts,
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&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.
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I need help deciding on a new lens for my Canon XSi. I have the 18-55mm that came with it and also a Sigma 100-300. I use the camera for high school sports and need something that gets good close up pictures when I'm not close.ThanksCR
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Helen, did you buy your canon xs from them? I am looking at them for the same. Would be interested in knowing how your experience was.
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Wait for the sigma's that were just announced at PMA... they look like they fit the bill - fixing previous issues.. google dp2s. As far as the X1 - I cancelled. I'd rather have a 7d for less money honestly. Leica killed my desire with all the flipping delays.
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I also have the XSi (and LOVE it)... It's my first DSLR and I have learned so much with it. I ordered it with the kit lens (18-55mm) and also bought the 55-250mm. Both are great, inexpensive beginner lenses, but I have found that I am now out-growing them. The 55-250mm isn't as sharp as I would like (when the image is viewed at 100%) and, as Saleh AlMutawaa mentioned, the EF-S lenses are not compatible with the full-frame DSLRs. So, if you think you might upgrade, you might want to keep that in mind. The Rebel XSi, 18-55 and 55-250 are a great starter package.
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UPDATE:Woo hoo! Being persistent helps. I checked Amazon everyday to see if this camera was back in stock. Last week, it was in stock for a few minutes @ $399. I hit the check-out button, and it should be arriving this week.===Same here. I pre-ordered it for the $399 price, and the free 4GB SD card promo. I got my cancellation email last week. Now I have to return the SD card, since my current camera doesn't support SDHC.It seems everyone is out of stock. I have a feeling this camera won't be widely available till after the holidays. Bummer.
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Thanks so much for the response. After much research, I know I want this camera. What a great deal, I'll order mine tonight!
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I found the Canon Rebel XSi a fairly easy to use. Of course I had used this type camera before so it was not very difficult for me to immediately pick up and use. The lens that comes as standard with it should be adequate; however lens are interchangeable and a different focal lens may in line to adapt for different occasions. I think just off the shelf the camera will suffice. This Rebel is one tough one for every use with the proper lens.
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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, that's kind of my point. Why get the SX1? It's going to be too big to have the p&s; convenience, and the quality won't even be close to even the Rebel (especially if they release a new one in the next 6 months.The SX200IS should be small enough to carry everywhere, and have close to the quality of the SX1.As much as the SX1 interest me, I'm having trouble figuring its place in my, or others, camera needs.
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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.