t1i or xsi

[crsaz]

I am having a hard time deciding between the 2, I want to get more into photograpy and will mostly be using the camera for "business" purpouses. pics of corals and reptiles. but I do enjoy photography,(especially macro)

 

[Jacob D]

Business? Just get the T1i.


Actually, make sure you hold one then compare to a full size body (40D, 50D, 7D, etc...) The Rebel bodies are too small for my big hands, and lack a 2nd control wheel. If you are set on an XSi or T1i I can't think of any reason besides cost to get the XSi.

 

[crsaz]

I guess it a good thing I have small hands :rollface: what controls do the rebel bodies lack?

 

[Recty]

The 40D, 50D, 7D bodies and up... they all have 2 wheels for controlling your settings. The Rebel series like the Xsi or the T1i all just have one wheel. So you have to set a setting, push a button, then twist again to set the next setting.

With my 50D, I can twist two different wheels at once, which is very easy to pick up, and basically adjust to new situations just that much faster.

 

[90sShooter]

For sure go with the T1i over the XSi. I don't think there is much of a price difference and for the little difference it's worth every penny. The video is awesome but has some issues. I personally never had a problem with there only being one control wheel but I don't move that quickly

 

[terahz]

crsaz, not only T1i is the right choice, if you hurry you can get an nice deal from Amazon too:
Canon Rebel T1i EFS 18-55mm IS lens + Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Lens + PIXMA Pro 9000MKII Photo Printer $793 AR
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