what is the better deal?
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photoman
Explorer
Both of those are full of crappy items and a waste of money.
You get the camera body, a cheap bag, a decent 50mm prime lense, and some cheap filters. Everything else is junk!
I would suggest:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T1i-Dig...4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1260905258&sr=8-4
$619
and pick the lenses that fit what you are shooting-
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias=electronics&field-keywords=canon+lens
lindy
Observer
Here's a great site for all the info you need on these two cameras:
http://www.dpreview.com/
http://www.dpreview.com/
brad m
New member
Hey Banker, we have the T1i (can't remember if you knew that or not) and if I had the money and could do it over again, I would buy just the body, and then a couple of real nice lenses. We went with the kit lenses, because we just didn't have the money for anything more at the time. The setup works for us for now, and it's a great entry level DSLR setup, but as soon as I can spring for them, I'll be buying her some better ones. Kind of the whole "do it once, do it right" attitude that we use to build our jeeps, right? Btw, the video feature has been far more useful than I imagined. I don't even pack our video camera anymore.
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Stan the Man
Adventurer
I got the T1i as a birthday present back in September and have been more than pleased with it. It came with the kit lens (18-55mm). If I were the one buying it, I'd probably do as Brad said and get separate lenses. BUT I didn't buy it so I'm more than grateful for what I got :sombrero:
I feel like its a great camera for a beginner but have plenty of room to expand as your skill does too. There's thousands of features I haven't touched yet.
I feel like its a great camera for a beginner but have plenty of room to expand as your skill does too. There's thousands of features I haven't touched yet.
tdesanto
Expedition Leader
First thing that came to mind when I viewed those offers.
XJBANKER
Explorer
Sarah and I need to get together with you anyway so maybe I can come and play with your camera and get a feel for it.
I was going to buy my bosses rebel but it did not have video and being a newer parent I tend to use the 10-20 second clips a lot and dont care to dig out a video camera.
Photog
Explorer
I agree with the other photographers here. There is mostly junk in those two offers on e-bay.
Buy the body and one great lens. Get the lens used if you have to, but don't wast your money on a cheap lens. Add more great lenses as money and deals allow. Add a few accessories as you learn what your needs are.
You will spend a little more up front, but a lot less in the end.
Buy the body and one great lens. Get the lens used if you have to, but don't wast your money on a cheap lens. Add more great lenses as money and deals allow. Add a few accessories as you learn what your needs are.
You will spend a little more up front, but a lot less in the end.
brad m
New member
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Give me a call, come see us and you can play with the camera. I have seen some decent lenses (Canon L series) on KSL for decent prices, so don't be afraid to go used.
d0ubledown
Observer
yep. dont get lured into those rediculous combos many ebayers try to pass off as great deals. alot of the stuff you get is junk and absolutely not needed. have heard many horror stories when dealing with dealers like that. grey market bodies, no manuals (who reads those anyways?) etc etc. stick with a well known dealer and you'll have less headaches. you can always check seller ratings here: http://www.resellerratings.com/
pay a bit more now...or pay alot later.
pay a bit more now...or pay alot later.
XJBANKER
Explorer
The hardest decision is what body to go with. There are so many different options and not too sure what direction to go with. After using my power shot I know that I need to have video capability. Even though I only use it for short little clips I know it is a function that I am just going to have to have. I am leaning towards the Canon rebel because my brother in law has a lot of canon lenses that I could potentially get as a hand me down some day in the distant future or maybe buy from him as he upgrades.
The Nikon d5000 seems a lot more afordable than the d90 but where I am a beginner I feel like I dont really need the d90 but if it is something that I want to grow with it is doubtful that I will grow out of the d90 where something like the d5000 might be leaving me with something to be desired.
What do you guys think?
The Nikon d5000 seems a lot more afordable than the d90 but where I am a beginner I feel like I dont really need the d90 but if it is something that I want to grow with it is doubtful that I will grow out of the d90 where something like the d5000 might be leaving me with something to be desired.
What do you guys think?
Photog
Explorer
A friend of ours was looking at the same set of cameras you are, and asked us for some suggestions. We use pro cameras, so I had to do a bit of reading and hands-on looking.
One of the things I noticed in this price range: the Canon has a DoF (Depth of Field) preview, and the Nikons do not. IMHO this is one of the basic functions a camera should have.
If the Nikons had this function, I would say to get the camera that seems more intuative to use. If the camera is frustrating to use, due to menus or lack of buttons for basic controls, you won't pick it up and make photographs.
One of the things I noticed in this price range: the Canon has a DoF (Depth of Field) preview, and the Nikons do not. IMHO this is one of the basic functions a camera should have.
If the Nikons had this function, I would say to get the camera that seems more intuative to use. If the camera is frustrating to use, due to menus or lack of buttons for basic controls, you won't pick it up and make photographs.
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tdesanto
Expedition Leader
This is why you "invest" in lenses and not camera bodies. If you outgrow the D5000, you could always make it your backup. I did that with my D70 when I got my D200. It still is useful and I can keep one lens on each when I don't have time to keep switching lenses.
Lost Canadian
Expedition Leader
Bri, I'm pretty sure the D90 has a depth of field preview button. The D90 vs the D5000, adds a larger viewfinder, higher res LCD, built in motor drive for older AF lenses, two command dials, top mount LCD, dedicated buttons for white balance, ISO, shooting mode, metering mode, autofocus mode, and a few other things.
The D90 gives you pretty much everything you'll need for serious shooting right at your finger tips, where with the D5000 you may need to menu dive to change certain settings.