Is the new Canon XSi good for a beginner?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12490891#post12490891 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bluemorningwind
Actually, beerguy, your point had the silly emoticons.

And that validates your argument how?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12490866#post12490866 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by surfnvb7
i love this feature on my 40D. its incredibly annoying going from reef photography shooting with mirror lock up on, to regular shooting and forget to turn the mirror lock up off.

1 click on the dial to a different custom function is tons faster than going through the menu trying to turn off/on different custom funcitons.


Nope. Sorry Al. You're wrong.

:lol:
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12490829#post12490829 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bluemorningwind
ChrisMc73, the answer is in your own hands.

The answer to if Nikons have this feature we are discussing?
In my own hands? How? All I want is a simple yes or no.
 
beerguy, please take the time to look up the word "infantile". Your not helping yourself by proving you have an intellect equal to the current US president. Maybe you can try to look up the word "puerile", too???
 
lol

only on the internet can an argument arise over the usefulness of a camera feature

and only on the internet can said argument get out of hand
 
Well in this somewhat random sampling of people, we have 3 people (me, beerguy,surfnb7) not only saying this feature is useful, but that it is VERY important. One says it isn't important. I returned my old camera primarily to get this feature. Several people have explained why it is so useful.

Chris - I partially answered your question on the prior page when I said that the Nikon D300 has this feature. I did a quick Google, and it looks like it is not a feature of the D80 either (see the Operation section of this comparison http://www.dcviews.com/reviews/Canon-Rebel-XTi-Nikon-D80/Canon-Rebel-Xti-Nikon-D80-review.htm) This means it is highly unlikely it is on the D40 or D60. I don't think you ever stated the model you are asking about?

Oh - and go Red Wings ;) I'm actually rooting for the Pens.

jeff
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12491071#post12491071 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bluemorningwind
beerguy, please take the time to look up the word "infantile". Your not helping yourself by proving you have an intellect equal to the current US president. Maybe you can try to look up the word "puerile", too???

reeeeeeeeer.....hissssssssss
 
greenhut, thanks! I was asking about the D80, as I think I'm leaning that way unless a Canon changes my mind...I'm going into the local camera store soon, and will hold many of these similar models...

Which Canon is in the same class/comparison to the D80?

Pens vs Redwings will work for me!
How can you dislike the Wings?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12491301#post12491301 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by greenhut
Well in this somewhat random sampling of people, we have 3 people (me, beerguy,surfnb7) not only saying this feature is useful, but that it is VERY important. One says it isn't important. I returned my old camera primarily to get this feature. Several people have explained why it is so useful.

Chris - I partially answered your question on the prior page when I said that the Nikon D300 has this feature. I did a quick Google, and it looks like it is not a feature of the D80 either (see the Operation section of this comparison http://www.dcviews.com/reviews/Canon-Rebel-XTi-Nikon-D80/Canon-Rebel-Xti-Nikon-D80-review.htm) This means it is highly unlikely it is on the D40 or D60. I don't think you ever stated the model you are asking about?

Oh - and go Red Wings ;) I'm actually rooting for the Pens.

jeff

i can't even begin to explain how annoying it was with my XTi to pick up the the camera if i saw something cool outside on my deck (i.e. hot air balloon passing overhead).....only to shoot and realize i was still in Av, w/ mirror lock up on, long exposure noise reduction, spot metering etc. etc....and then by the time i got all the setting back to where they needed to be the hot air balloon was behind a tree...doh!

missing a 30second window in photography could mean not having food to put on your table! lol
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12490866#post12490866 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by surfnvb7
i love this feature on my 40D. its incredibly annoying going from reef photography shooting with mirror lock up on, to regular shooting and forget to turn the mirror lock up off.

1 click on the dial to a different custom function is tons faster than going through the menu trying to turn off/on different custom funcitons.

This is a feature that I really wish my 30D had. I personally think it would be incredibly useful.
 
Chris - as you have planned, handling the cameras is your best bet. The Canon cameras similar to the D80 are the Rebel XSi and the 40D. I think the XSi is the best deal by far of the three - for it's features and image quality. Problem for some is it's small size, associated feel, and "plasticy" build quality. I also was willing to pay more for the stored settings profiles.
 
I see people mention the 40D and 30D...then the XSi (450D?)

Which are the better Canons the 2 digit D's (40/30) or the XSi's, which ones are supposed to be the higher quality ones?
 
In Canon lingo

X's are consumer or entry level. The 20,30,40D are one step up. They all use a 1.6x sized sensor

The 5D sits all buy itself and is a fullframe sensor. It's high-end consumer, entry level professional.

The 1D is the full professional line.
the 1DMKIII is a 1.3 crop and the 1DsMKIII is fullframe
 
You can't forget the giant wheel on the back which comes with the 40D. That is very very useful and the rebels (Xsi) don't have it. 3 Custom function presets are a godsend to.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12493538#post12493538 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TitusvileSurfer
3 Custom function presets are a godsend to.


No they're not. Haven't you been paying attention?
 
You Canon guys are FUNNY! Can't wait to handle one an see what makes you all so passionate about them! I'll be commenting on both...Nikon and Canon...for sure!

I will want all your inputs to my comments too, and my opinions!

Oh and I thought you Canon guys would love this...thes pictures which I consider some of the best I've seen on this forum, are taken with a Canon XTi...with f 2/8 macro lens 100mm

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1343429&perpage=25&pagenumber=1

Awesome pics!
 
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