Cannon Rebel

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hey guys i am toying with the idea of getting a dslr and i was wondering if the old cannon lens would work on the xt or xti?
 
If it's an autofocus (EF) lens it will work but if it's manual focus (FD) it won't without an adapter. There are adapters that aren't very expensive but you lose a lot of funtionality.
 
gotcha, yea they are manual focus lenses. do you know where i might beable to find the adapter??? what functionality do you loose?
 
Type "FD to EOS adapter" into a search engine and you'll find it for sale at places like this. You'll lose autofocus obviously but also the ability to focus on infinity, and you'll have to set the aperture manually (on the lens ring).
 
yea i figured it would work just like using it on the old camera with the fstop and focus. i am just wondering why i would loose infinity. i am sorry to keep buging you.
 
You're not bugging me- it's what this forum is all about. Plus I learn as I go :lol:
You lose the ability to focus far away because the rear element of the lens is further away from the film [sensor] plane than it is designed to be. The same goes for when you use extension tubes-- you can focus much closer but not very far; the actual focus range is finite (inches to a several feet or less even).
 
well that is more of less what i am looking for any ways...close up pictures. i was also wondering if there are any other canon cameras that are DSLR besides the XT and XTI? and i dont remeber since i havnt use the 35mm in a long long time if those lenses would be interchangeable to any other type of cameras....DSLR...nikon...pentax..
 
Take a look at this page to see all the Canon cameras made in the last several years. Basically the Digital Rebel [series] is entry level, after that you have the prosumer level 30D, after that you have the full frame sensored 5D, after that you have the pro level 1 series cameras. Many choices. For Nikon it's the D40 [70, 80 etc], then the D200 [prosumer], then their 2 series [D2X]. All the manufacturers are constantly coming out with new cameras...
I remember hearing about an adapter that made Canon lenses fit Nikon bodies and vice versa but I know nothing about it.
 
very cool thank you for the websites and your help. hopfully i will be getting one here in the next month or so. i was wondering one more thing. do you know any one with any complaints about the XT or XTI?
 
Nothing specific comes to mind. Lots of people on RC use that camera so try some searching in this forum and you should find lots of samples. Canon is a great company and I recommend their cameras all the time. But it's important to know what's important to you in a camera before you make your choice... things like speed and image quality and build quality. If you're shooting sports or journalism or wildlife you need instant on, superfast processing speed, autofocus and shutter response, and a very durable body. If you're a hobbyist taking tank pictures and family photos and such, the Rebel will suit you well. In between are the prosumer level bodies, with a little more speed and a little more durability.
 
This is my standard advice. For the record, I own a 30D and a RebelXT.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9900194#post9900194 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by beerguy
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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As a footnote to that, Greg actually makes money with his cameras so you should listen to him. :D
 
yea it will just basiclly for home and familey uses...lol thank you beer guy. im not sure but if you can direct me but to a used camera place on the net that would be great... i dont really want to be spending thousands on a camera that my wife wont use "she has her P&S" and that i will be using for my tank and on vacation. but i want the versitility of an DSLR. thank you guys.
 
I bought a used camera here a long time ago and it was a good deal. I feel a lot better buying from them because they offer a 90 day warranty on used equipment.
 
it is this a good one? i know it is only 6 MP but i am not really goin to be blowing these pictures up to big. would it be ok?
 
I just copied the link and didn't look at what models they have for sale. Regardless, I'd watch their listings for a while and see how they go- you never know what will come up. www.photo.net has a very good classifieds section too, but you'd be buying from an individual and not a store.
 
Hmm- that one is a couple models old now so were it me, I'd pass on it unless it was much much cheaper because the improvements on the more recent models were pretty significant (speed and image quality).
 
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