Cannon rebel XTI or Nikon
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I'm getting lazy in my old age. This is my standard post:
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If you decide to go the DSLR route you need to consider more variables than you do with a point and shoot (P&S) camera.
The order of importance, in regard to picture quality, with a DSLR is:
Photographer skill, lens quality, camera body.
Every DSLR body on the market today will take excellent pictures. Your lens choices are far more important than which body you buy.
You also have to be comfortable with how the camera feels. If you're not comfortable with your camera you won't be out shooting with it. Go to a local camera store (avoid places like Ritz, Best Buy, etc.... if at all possible), play with several different camera bodies and see what feels the best in your hand. Buy the one that feels best.
/ personal rant /
If you go to a local store with subject expertise (again, not a Ritz, Best Buy, Wolf Camera, etc) and take advantage of the knowledgeable folks buy your camera there. You might pay a little bit more but they deserve to be compensated for their assistance. In the long run building a relationship with a local store can be very helpful as a good camera is a long term investment. I have no problem buying online to save money; I just don't do it if I've involved the local store in the sales process.
/ end rant /
Buying a DSLR is more than buying a camera, it's buying into a system. That being said Canon and Nikon currently have most of the market. Choosing one of those gives you more choices for expansion down the road. The new Sony looks good as well and it's compatible with Konica/Minolta lenses.
If saving money, by buying used gear, allows you to spend more money on lenses you should go that route. A good lens on a used body will take better pictures than a cheap lens on a brand new body.
Cheers
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If you decide to go the DSLR route you need to consider more variables than you do with a point and shoot (P&S) camera.
The order of importance, in regard to picture quality, with a DSLR is:
Photographer skill, lens quality, camera body.
Every DSLR body on the market today will take excellent pictures. Your lens choices are far more important than which body you buy.
You also have to be comfortable with how the camera feels. If you're not comfortable with your camera you won't be out shooting with it. Go to a local camera store (avoid places like Ritz, Best Buy, etc.... if at all possible), play with several different camera bodies and see what feels the best in your hand. Buy the one that feels best.
/ personal rant /
If you go to a local store with subject expertise (again, not a Ritz, Best Buy, Wolf Camera, etc) and take advantage of the knowledgeable folks buy your camera there. You might pay a little bit more but they deserve to be compensated for their assistance. In the long run building a relationship with a local store can be very helpful as a good camera is a long term investment. I have no problem buying online to save money; I just don't do it if I've involved the local store in the sales process.
/ end rant /
Buying a DSLR is more than buying a camera, it's buying into a system. That being said Canon and Nikon currently have most of the market. Choosing one of those gives you more choices for expansion down the road. The new Sony looks good as well and it's compatible with Konica/Minolta lenses.
If saving money, by buying used gear, allows you to spend more money on lenses you should go that route. A good lens on a used body will take better pictures than a cheap lens on a brand new body.
Cheers
O.K. Great , but that still doesn't answer the question other than to pick up the bodys and see wich one feels better.
Does one have a better service record ? Wich one has better options ?....... that may be subjective to how it is used and as I said I will be using it at games. Are the upgrade lenses the same quality ?
Mabey just your opinion of wich camera you like will help. Not trying to be a pain I just want to spend my money wisely. Thanks !
Does one have a better service record ? Wich one has better options ?....... that may be subjective to how it is used and as I said I will be using it at games. Are the upgrade lenses the same quality ?
Mabey just your opinion of wich camera you like will help. Not trying to be a pain I just want to spend my money wisely. Thanks !
J. Montgomery
Mouth Pipetting
I say get the Canon XTi b/c thats what I have, and the more people on RC using it the better for sharing info.
It's the D80 I was looking at. I have an package deal at a local camera store I can pick up. The camera and standard lens, bag and 2 gig card for $830. Think thats what I am going to get. He said in a perfect wotld the Canon body with the Nikkon lens would be the best deal.
BEERGUY.... How long can I fondel the camera bodys before someone thinks I am a Prev ?????
Anyway thanks guys!
BEERGUY.... How long can I fondel the camera bodys before someone thinks I am a Prev ?????
Anyway thanks guys!
CAreefer
Premium Member
I bought the Nikon D70 without trying out the Canon. I like the feel of the Canon much better after actually being able to hold it. It also has less noise at lower ISO speeds, seems to be more user friendly to the non-pro, non-camera saavy such as myself. I know the Nikon is capable of much more than I've been able to produce, very steep learning curve IMHO.
CAReefer
CAReefer
Rosseau
New member
Speaking of telephoto....
Anyone have the 70-300mm IS ?
I recently bought it and am more than happy. The guy at the store wanted me to buy the 70-200mm L (no IS and less range). To his disappointment I dodged his sneaky sales lines.
In this case, I'm not quite pro and realistically will not be limited by the quality of the 70-300mm. I love the longer reach, IS is great and it's built well enough for me... Though, that is one sexy L lens....
Anyone have the 70-300mm IS ?
I recently bought it and am more than happy. The guy at the store wanted me to buy the 70-200mm L (no IS and less range). To his disappointment I dodged his sneaky sales lines.
In this case, I'm not quite pro and realistically will not be limited by the quality of the 70-300mm. I love the longer reach, IS is great and it's built well enough for me... Though, that is one sexy L lens....
Shoreliner11
New member
You could have gone either way and have been happy. I also have a canon (XT though) and am more than happy. When looking for a macro lens, check out the 60mm f2.8 macro. Its a great lens and often overlooked. If you don't need the the length of the 100mm, the 60mm allows you to focus closer to the object. Congrats on the new camera.
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