I need dslr help...

[alfa147x]

I can get a CANON REBEL XT with lens for around $575 can I get any thing better for that much $$$?

More info: I am 16 going to 10 it either bed room furniture or camera? I want a camera? I going to take classes OR get some hints for my neighbor; who is a professional photographer.

Help?

 

[blurredvision]

$575 for a Canon Rebel XT w/ lens is a great price. The other comparable DSLR in your range you're looking at is the Nikon D50, which can be had brand new for around that price (including a kit lens as well). I own the D50 myself, and couldn't be happier with it. I prefer it over the Rebel XT mainly because it fits my hands better (the XT is small), but sometimes I miss the more megapixels of the XT because of cropping reasons, although it's not a big deal at all.

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
$575 for a Canon Rebel XT w/ lens is a great price. The other comparable DSLR in your range you're looking at is the Nikon D50, which can be had brand new for around that price (including a kit lens as well). I own the D50 myself, and couldn't be happier with it. I prefer it over the Rebel XT mainly because it fits my hands better (the XT is small), but sometimes I miss the more megapixels of the XT because of cropping reasons, although it's not a big deal at all.

The rebel xt is a referb im buying it through a guy that works at canon ... i guess i will have t go with the higher resolution than the size of it ?

 

[spacelord]

I picked the D70 because it felt better than the Rebel XT. I'd suggest going to a store and holding them in your hands. The XT was small and felt like it would slip out of my hands. Alot of people are totally happy with the XTs though. I think Nikon and Canon both make fine cameras.

 

[alfa147x]

Boy... both of your post are nice but i have never felt better with on dslr than another....

both of your post are quite nice but, its SO hard to deciede !!!

 

[blurredvision]

spacelord is right, you can't go wrong with a Canon or Nikon DSLR. However, if you have a connection who works at Canon, it might be in your best interest to stick with the Rebel XT incase he can help you out with any lenses in the future .

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: blurredvision
spacelord is right, you can't go wrong with a Canon or Nikon DSLR. However, if you have a connection who works at Canon, it might be in your best interest to stick with the Rebel XT incase he can help you out with any lenses in the future .

yeah i think ill have to do that, Thanks!

 

[ghostman]

Originally posted by: alfa147x

Originally posted by: blurredvision
spacelord is right, you can't go wrong with a Canon or Nikon DSLR. However, if you have a connection who works at Canon, it might be in your best interest to stick with the Rebel XT incase he can help you out with any lenses in the future .

yeah i think ill have to do that, Thanks!

I should point out that you can occasionally get a NEW Rebel XT at around that price. Not without some effort, but something like this previous (dead) Hot Deals thread:

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=40&threadid=1845653

After reading a bunch of dSLR threads, some people insist on getting the Rebel XT body only because of the inferior kit lens. I can't speak from experience, so I'll let others chime in on that. Maybe a new Rebel XT body and some hook-up with your Canon friend for a nice lens?

Also, Overstock has a refurb Nikon D50 body for $459.99:

http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=1879162

 

[imported_Mike]

Connection? $575 for the XT kit is normal now at Dell and other places. Just go to your local BB and ask to pick each of them up and give them a try for a few minutes.

I've held the D70, D50, 20d, 300d, and 350d(xt) and chose the XT. Just personal preference.