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[Swad]

I finally went ahead and bought the Canon Digital Rebel 350D. I'm glad I waited since, with the new model introduction, I got one a kit for $580 on eBay including a 1 year warranty. I'll let you know about it when I get it!

[phi]

Mash, on Sep 6 2006, 06:40 PM, said:

I finally went ahead and bought the Canon Digital Rebel 350D. I'm glad I waited since, with the new model introduction, I got one a kit for $580 on eBay including a 1 year warranty. I'll let you know about it when I get it!

I think it will cost you twice this price to meet your expectations (maybe?!). The kit-lens are far away from beeing quoted as good from a semi-professional or ambitious-armateur point of view. Thats why i choose olympus E-1, the optics and a extremely good (but relative expensive), they are worth the price. I'm photographing with it for more than 2 years now. Sure you get serious canon lens, for really serious prices
My other favorite would be Nikon, but thats really not my priceclass.

So, i don't know, if you have already DSLR experience. If yes, what is your favorite day(night-)time for photography. If not I would share some of my experience...

So have fun with the new SLR!

[Swad]

Well, I opted for the Canon since my mom already has several Canon accessories that I can use for the camera... thus saving me money in the end.

[phi]

Mash, on Sep 6 2006, 11:56 PM, said:

Well, I opted for the Canon since my mom already has several Canon accessories that I can use for the camera... thus saving me money in the end.

Thats an argument

[kday]

I've personally been holding off for the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi.  It is priced about the same as the Digital Rebel XT was.  I kinda wanted to touch it before I buy, so I am waiting for my local electronics stores to get them in (just so I can just see the menus, functions, and such).  After that, I will probably buy one online.

You probably can't find a Digital Rebel XTi (body+lens) for under $900 at the moment, so the 350D is definitely tempting at 2/3 the cost of the 400D.

Now I have myself thinking again.... should I get the Rebel XT and save a bit of money, or go with the XTi.... tough decision.

[romey-rome]

kday, on Sep 10 2006, 06:30 AM, said:

I've personally been holding off for the 10.1 megapixel Canon EOS 400D / Digital Rebel XTi.

Dang. I'm in the same boat. I'm kind of hesitant to pay the "Be the first" premium on the XTi though. Might wait a few months, but then something else will probably catch my eye... This is going to be my first dSLR.

[Swad]

I didn't think the XTi had that many great new things to offer. The dust thing is cool but sounds like something easy to mess up, and the 2 megapixel difference isn't a big deal for me. It certainly wasn't like the bump between the 300D and the 350D.

One thing I didn't realize is that there are a lot of tutorials specifically for the XT out there. That's a plus for me.

I got it this week and haven't played with it much since I'm learning about digital in general, but I've been quite happy so far.

[romey-rome]

I think it's the 10MP & the 2.5" screen that is pulling me to it. I was looking @ some of the first TXI kits popping up on e-bay & the XT definitely has a better features/price ratio. Half the price almost.

[Arsenicson]

... after all, it is YOU who takes pictures, not your camera megapixels won't bring you megaresults