Where is the best place to buy the Canon XTI?

[TitusvileSurfer]

I pretty much agree with everything beerguy said. I would take the 17-85 over the 28-135 any day, but I would take the 17-55 over the 17-85 any day as well. Ideally, I suggest the camera body with no lens at all. Then get a 17-55, 100 macro, and 70-200. Perfect! If you don't want to pay the extra $500 for the 17-55, the 17-85 isn't too shabby.

 

[Los]

Thanks. It's arriving tomorrow, so it's too late to change. I'm getting:
Item Qty Item Description Price Total Price

CAE40D1785 1.00 EOS 40D DIGITAL CAMERA w/17-85mm KIT
1454.95 1454.95
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CA10028MEFQ 1.00 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Autofocus Lens
455.00 455.00
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BO055XPB488R 1.00 055X PRO (BLACK) TRIPOD w/488RC2 HEAD
273.95 273.95
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CARS80N3 1.00 Remote Switch RS-80N3
49.95 49.95
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GGRDU2.0 1.00 DELUXE ALL IN 1 READER USB 2.0
19.95 19.95
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KICF133X8GB 1.00 8GB ULTIMATE COMPACT FLASH CARD 133x
77.50 77.50
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IMCMBP511 1.00 MINI CHARGER f/BP-511 BATTERY
19.95 19.95
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LOSS200B 1.00 SLING SHOT 200 AW (BLACK)
89.95 89.95
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TICP58 1.00 58mm Circular Polarizer Glass Filter
37.10 37.10
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MICC7718G 1.00 MIC-FIB CLEAN CLOTH 7-7/8x7-7/8"18% GR
5.95 5.95
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LELPQ 1.00 LensPen
9.95 9.95
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GIBAM 1.00 ROCKET AIR BLOWER 6.6" - MEDIUM
11.95 11.95
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BLDVDC40D 1.00 TRAINING DVD: f/CANON EOS 40D
19.95 19.95
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CAUV58 1.00 58mm Haze UV-1 Glass Filter
12.95 12.95
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CAUV67 1.00 67mm HAZE UV-1 FILTER
21.95 21.95
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GILSP3 1.00 3" LCD SCREEN PROTECTOR (3-PK)
7.50 7.50

I know, I know, I shouldn't have gotten the screen protectors, but I've scratched too many screens in my time. Other than that, I think I pretty much followed your advice. Thank you!

Cheers, Los

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

I am very impressed, enjoy the goods! You've done it right. That tripod and head are excellent as well.

 

[Los]

Thanks, Titus. Reef keeping has over and over again taught me that the cheapest route is generally to check with the experts and then buy the right equipment up front rather than buying the cheapest first and then later on buying the right equipment. I've certainly made that mistake before in pumps, filters, lighting, etc. Anyway, I really appreciated your thoughts as well as those of Beerguy. You two know your stuff and your advice is most appreciated.

Now I can't wait to start digging into my new hobby!

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

If you learn anything extra interesting in that DVD, please share!