What Say The Experts?? Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera??

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/423708-REG/Canon_1234B004_EOS_30D_Digital_Camera.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/397662-USA/Canon_0344B002_24_105mm_f_4L_IS_USM.html





call it done until you want a longer lens

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/186153-USA/Canon_2534A002_Telephoto_EF_600mm_f_4_0L.html







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Thanks Dude But That is over 2k

Looking for a nice 1k or lower "starter" setup!

 

[adventureduo]

Like i said in other posts on this board... i've seen \\'anderer's XTI's pics.. and another a SLR D camera on the same run and i couldn't tell the difference. For the price you can't go wrong.

 

[jeffryscott]

If you aren't opposed to used, a 20D or 30D may suit you better, but that is from an ergonomic standpoint. As someone just getting into a DSLR, you need to decide if you want the camera to do the work for you, or if you want to learn what the controls do.

The 20/30D's are more solidly built and good values can be had.

That said, take a trip to the computer or camera store and take a look at the Nikon's, Canon's and the Olympus (I had a 4/3 Olympus, the E1 and it is an incredible camera, well built, weather sealed, etc ... There are many things about it I prefer over the Canon's I currently use)

See which one "feels" right, no matter the brand of the top three. All will do a fine job, all have advantages, disadvantages. Kind of like the trucks on this board, no matter which brand, they will do the job and the brand doesn't matter so much.

Good luck.

 

[tdesanto]

Check out the D80. I know it’s slightly more than you wanted to spend, but it’s a very nice camera. Your budget requirements are a bit tight for these recommendations, but very close.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/449061-REG/Nikon_25412_D80_SLR_Digital_Camera.html

Lens recommendations are tough until I know what type of photography you want to do. Short of any further info, here are a couple good general performers:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/324190-USA/Nikon_2149_18_70mm_f_3_5_4_5_G_AFS_ED_IF.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/449087-USA/Nikon_2162_18_135mm_f_3_5_5_6_ED_IF_AF_S.html

These will give you a decent wide angle (equivalent to 28mm in 35mm terms) and a little bit of reach. Both should be great for portrait work too if you take family pictures or are into portrait photography. If you’re into landscapes/scenics/etc., then you’ll want to get something wider…but that can be a purchase made later after you’ve spent some time with it.

The best advice I ever heard after I did it backwards (expensive body and cheap lenses) was to get the best glass you can afford and then find a body that will work for you. If you still want to stay under $1K, then consider the D40 with the 10MP sensor and the more expensive lens (vs. kit). The lens you’ll probably keep way after you upgrade the body. I think this is especially true in the digital world today. With film cameras, if you already had a great lens and wanted to improve image quality you could always change film. Now, you have to change camera bodies to improve in some areas of image quality. So, I think the digital bodies are more like computers, you'll replace them every 3-5 years. A good lens is more of an investment that you'll hang on to.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486460-REG/Nikon_25424_D40x_Digital_Camera_Camera.html

Or here’s the whole setup with 2GB of memory too: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/494403-REG/Nikon__D40x_Digital_Camera_Kit.html

BTW, B&H is a great place to buy your gear. Good “real” prices and good customer service.

Good luck.

TD

 

[Ursidae69]

I'm really happy with my Rebel XT and I'd move up to the XTi without hesitation if I had the extra dough.

IMHO, better quality glass and photographer skill are more important for a good photo than the camera body.