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**vroom_skies** · 02-09-2009, 07:48 AM

It looks like that is about $350 US?

Everyone here knows I'm not a fan of the rebel series, or low end line from most manufactures at that. For the most part, your much better off getting last years model used.
FYI- Don't worry about the mega pixel count, it doesn't matter in the least (unless you plan on doing large prints, but even then the MP count is just one part of it).

You best bet is to surf some photography forums "buy & sell" section for good used deals. Also, you can find some steals on Craig's list (or w/e is like CL over yonder). If you can up your budget to $500 or so, that would open a lot of options.

I find it funny how you teacher wants a 30mm lens, are you sure he didn't say 50mm?

Bob

02-09-2009, 07:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
vroom_skies Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 2,794	It looks like that is about $350 US? Everyone here knows I'm not a fan of the rebel series, or low end line from most manufactures at that. For the most part, your much better off getting last years model used. FYI- Don't worry about the mega pixel count, it doesn't matter in the least (unless you plan on doing large prints, but even then the MP count is just one part of it). You best bet is to surf some photography forums "buy & sell" section for good used deals. Also, you can find some steals on Craig's list (or w/e is like CL over yonder). If you can up your budget to $500 or so, that would open a lot of options. I find it funny how you teacher wants a 30mm lens, are you sure he didn't say 50mm? Bob __________________ www.rsiphoto.com My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways, PC Inurds, Most Confusing Image, Fire, Artificial lighting & Rocks. Last edited by vroom_skies; 02-09-2009 at 07:50 AM.