My new XTi :)

[-0MEGA-] · 05-13-2008, 05:45 AM

I just purchased the Canon Rebel XTi, 55-300mm telephoto lens, Canon starter case with extra battery and UV filter, as well as a 60" tripod. I bought them at Best Buy, everything together was $830, which I thought was a great deal.

I haven't had too many chances to use it yet, but I already love this camera! I'm stepping up from an S3 IS, so I'm already somewhat familiar with the Canon GUI and it's features, which is why I decided to go with it. I was looking at the E-510 and D60, but the XTi seemed to be the best overall, especially the package deal.

All I have are some stock photos, but they are better then nothing

g4m3rof1337 · 05-13-2008, 05:56 AM

Looks great!

Bulzeye11 · 05-13-2008, 03:03 PM

I was looking at the XT and the XTi but i was thinking of getting the XT b/c i dont need the extra stuff on the XTi

Bulzeye11 · 05-13-2008, 03:04 PM

OMEGA
What kind of stuff do u shoot?

[-0MEGA-] · 05-13-2008, 03:14 PM

I've been looking at getting a higher quality IS telephoto lens, although they run about $600, but after spending this much on a camera I didn't feel like spending that much more on a lens, haha, this one works fine for now though.

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Originally Posted by Bulzeye11

OMEGA
What kind of stuff do u shoot?

I mainly shoot landscapes. I'm in Phoenix right now, and this afternoon we are going on a scenic drive up into the mountains, so hopefully I will get some good shots there.

**Praetor** · 05-13-2008, 03:52 PM

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higher quality IS telephoto lens, although they run about $600

Hehe that's pretty cheap! If you look hard enough you can get a 500mm zoom for under $800 ... but you get what you pay for...

hpi · 05-13-2008, 04:14 PM

I got the same camera. It's real nice. Have fun with it.

[-0MEGA-] · 05-13-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Praetor

Hehe that's pretty cheap! If you look hard enough you can get a 500mm zoom for under $800 ... but you get what you pay for...

haha, ya, you're right. But in relation to the cost of the camera it's pretty expensive

For what I paid for the 55-300mm lens though, I'm really happy, I just won't be able to take pictures in low-light situations when i'm near full zoom.

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Originally Posted by hpi

I got the same camera. It's real nice. Have fun with it.

Ya, I really like it. I keep forgetting to change the settings though, I went around today with the WB set to daylight, when it was extremely cloudy. I was wondering why everything had a red tint to it

Bulzeye11 · 05-13-2008, 09:44 PM

just my opinion
but u should have maybe got the Xt and used the extra money for other lens
that is what im gonna do when i get around to a DSLR instead of a old film SLR
b/c its the lens that makes the biggest difference

**mep916** · 05-13-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulzeye11

just my opinion
but u should have maybe got the Xt and used the extra money for other lens
that is what im gonna do when i get around to a DSLR instead of a old film SLR
b/c its the lens that makes the biggest difference

I bought the XTi for my wife (Christmas present). However, I'm thinking the Xt would've been the better choice - she doesn't really need 10MP. Anyway, it's an excellent camera.

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