Looking at getting an SLR camera

Kuro · August 10th, 2009, 11:47 AM

Looking at getting a nice, middle of the road SLR camera.

Passed the point of "aim and click" but still below the point of needing a $1000 camera.

Would a used Rebel XTi be to an okay place to start?

Dennis · August 10th, 2009, 11:50 AM

all depends on what your used to. if your old camera is a cannon then stick with that. me personally i love my nikon d40. takes amazing pics and didnt break the bank.

AzSonicSnake · August 10th, 2009, 11:54 AM

i love my rebel XT. i would if your getting a good deal on the xti, then do it up. though i would have to agree with Dennis, if you have used canon, then stick to it, or likewise for nikon. can't go wrong either way imo.

Kuro · August 10th, 2009, 11:58 AM

I know some guys that take amazing pictures with the Nikon D50.

I just do a lot of film work, and have a Canon XL2. So naturally I lean towards Canon.

AzSonicSnake · August 10th, 2009, 12:09 PM

well, if its what you have been using, i would stick with it personally. my last two point and shoots were both canon's, so when i upgraded it was an easy choice. and i am glad i did because the interface was basically the same. i just need to learn the finer points of using more adjustments to really bring out my pics.

Kuro · August 10th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Yea, thats the thing, I want more control over the image. I found a gently used XTi + 18-55mm lens and 75-300mm lens for $550. Good deal?

AzSonicSnake · August 10th, 2009, 12:33 PM

i'd buy it. sounds like a good deal to me.

06RedfireGT · August 10th, 2009, 12:42 PM

I would pass if I were you. I paid $380 for a canon EOS 400D which is the exact same thing as an XTi. The camera had less than 3000 shutter clicks when I bought it, and looked brand new on the outside. It didn't come with a stock lens though, it came with a canon 50mm f/1.8 lens, a 1gb compact flash card, and a new battery charger.

Dennis · August 10th, 2009, 04:47 PM

yea you can find better deals then that for new ones so keep looking.

M L Struck · August 10th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Nikon D90 if you have 1000 to spend

Dennis · August 10th, 2009, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Kuro

Looking at getting a nice, middle of the road SLR camera.

Passed the point of "aim and click" but still below the point of needing a $1000 camera.
Would a used Rebel XTi be to an okay place to start?

Originally Posted by M L Struck

Nikon D90 if you have 1000 to spend

06RedfireGT · August 10th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by M L Struck

Nikon D90 if you have 1000 to spend

40D > D90

August 10th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#1
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 895 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looking at getting an SLR camera Looking at getting a nice, middle of the road SLR camera. Passed the point of "aim and click" but still below the point of needing a $1000 camera. Would a used Rebel XTi be to an okay place to start? __________________ [url]www.ctxracing.com[/url] [url]www.tandlmedia.com[/url] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

August 10th, 2009, 11:54 AM	#3
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	i love my rebel XT. i would if your getting a good deal on the xti, then do it up. though i would have to agree with Dennis, if you have used canon, then stick to it, or likewise for nikon. can't go wrong either way imo. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

August 10th, 2009, 11:58 AM	#4
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 895 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know some guys that take amazing pictures with the Nikon D50. I just do a lot of film work, and have a Canon XL2. So naturally I lean towards Canon. __________________ [url]www.ctxracing.com[/url] [url]www.tandlmedia.com[/url] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

August 10th, 2009, 12:09 PM	#5
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	well, if its what you have been using, i would stick with it personally. my last two point and shoots were both canon's, so when i upgraded it was an easy choice. and i am glad i did because the interface was basically the same. i just need to learn the finer points of using more adjustments to really bring out my pics. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

August 10th, 2009, 12:20 PM	#6
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 895 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea, thats the thing, I want more control over the image. I found a gently used XTi + 18-55mm lens and 75-300mm lens for $550. Good deal? __________________ [url]www.ctxracing.com[/url] [url]www.tandlmedia.com[/url] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

August 10th, 2009, 12:33 PM	#7
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	i'd buy it. sounds like a good deal to me. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

August 10th, 2009, 12:42 PM	#8
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,492 iTrader: 2 reviews	I would pass if I were you. I paid $380 for a canon EOS 400D which is the exact same thing as an XTi. The camera had less than 3000 shutter clicks when I bought it, and looked brand new on the outside. It didn't come with a stock lens though, it came with a canon 50mm f/1.8 lens, a 1gb compact flash card, and a new battery charger. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

August 10th, 2009, 05:30 PM	#10
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,183 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nikon D90 if you have 1000 to spend __________________ "Having a 9 second neon is like coming out of the closet, everyone is shocked at first, but in the end you're still gay." 5.4 Shelby Crew member #1

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