Xsi

**bomberboysk** · 10-08-2008, 12:36 PM

Ok, so im in the market for a new camera..kinda, gonna be awhile before i have the money to purchase one, but i was looking at some kits on ebay/amazon. I found this kit which appears to be pretty good, any opinions on it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-Digita...QQcmdZViewItem

So as a whole is it worth it? Im looking mainly at the lenses/camera/remote/filters selection, as i have a good tripod already and memory cards are a dime a dozen on newegg.

scooter · 10-08-2008, 01:54 PM

XSI is great camera. Most of the stuff in the ad though is cheap shit they have thrown in, but the body, the 55-250mm IS lens, the filters, and bag are pretty good for that price. ($1000)

Right now, in Canada, I could get an XSI body for $649.00, plus $300.00 for the 55-250mm IS, lets say $30 for the bag, and $40 for the filters. The other lens is a crap kit lens that we all get some form of.

I'd personally like to see that auction a bit cheaper, but for the core elements it's okay---just sucks when people add 9 pounds of crap on their auctions to give the illusion of value by volume.

Best of luck--

p.s. depending on where you live, check prices on the body new in store. Even if this auction is for new stuff, I still feel its too high.

The XSI is not the 1000.00 camera it was a few months back. Don't let ebay people hussle you.

p.s. those 2 'lens' attachments they have....never use that low quality trash...the glass will be garbage and can risk damaging your camera--due to bogus filter coating...just toss that shit in garbage.

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**bomberboysk** · 10-08-2008, 10:47 PM

Yeah, i wouldnt use the things they call "lenses",i have an old 35mm minolta SLR that used to be my dads, wouldnt use any of those cheap attachments on it, but now should i forget about the ebay kit and get the Xsi +kit lens and 55-250mm IS lens off amazon? Prices should hopefully be a little lower by then also right? I hope so, because i only have about $200 or so right now, so need a little more time before im gonna be able to buy anything.

scooter · 10-08-2008, 11:45 PM

If it's 649.99 new or less thats pretty good..plus a 55-250mm is for 250-300ish..

Thats all u need, rest of that stuff is filler.

The 55-250mm is an absolutely fabulous lens. Only drawback for me is that its an ef-s lens so down the road when i finally go full-frame slr, I will not be able to use any ef-s lens with it..

**bomberboysk** · 10-08-2008, 11:49 PM

Ok, thanks for your input, sounds like ill be getting the Xsi+18-55mm IS lens and a 55-250mm IS lens when the time comes, thanks for being so helpful

scooter · 10-08-2008, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bomberboysk

Ok, thanks for your input, sounds like ill be getting the Xsi+18-55mm IS lens and a 55-250mm IS lens when the time comes, thanks for being so helpful

No worries, I have an old rebel xt and a 40D, Canon slr's are great, you will love the xsi, my friend and mother both have them.

computermaineack · 10-10-2008, 10:59 PM

I got a Nikon D40 for my bday but was given the option of upgrading to the XSi if I wanted to, with me paying the difference of course. The cheapest price I've found from reputable dealers is $890 for the body, the 18-55mm kit lens (which has good reviews) and the 55-250mm zoom lens. It has been a couple of weeks since I was vigorously searching but I don't think prices have fluctuated too much.

Here's what I found. Body and 18-55mm lens: http://www.us1photo.com/catalog/prod...oducts_id=5822

55-250mm lens: http://www.adorama.com/CA55250AFSR.html

MagnumC · 11-17-2008, 04:34 PM

its a good cam..

[-0MEGA-] · 11-18-2008, 04:40 AM

I have the XSi with the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, great combo in addition to the kit lens.

10-08-2008, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
bomberboysk Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio, But mainly infront of computer Age: 16 Posts: 7,815	Xsi Ok, so im in the market for a new camera..kinda, gonna be awhile before i have the money to purchase one, but i was looking at some kits on ebay/amazon. I found this kit which appears to be pretty good, any opinions on it? http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-Digita...QQcmdZViewItem So as a whole is it worth it? Im looking mainly at the lenses/camera/remote/filters selection, as i have a good tripod already and memory cards are a dime a dozen on newegg. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.95Ghz Custom Water Loop \| Mobo: EVGA 790i Ultra SLI \| GPU: 9800gtx and GTS250 in SLI\| Ram: 4GB(2 x 2gb) 1333Mhz ddr3 \| Case: Xclio WTBKAdvanced \| Sound: X-fi Fatal1ty Championship, Z-5500 5.1 Surround\| HDD: 2x Raid 0 7200.11 500gb \| PSU: Zalman ZM-1000HP \|OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64\| Dont skimp on a power supply,if it fails, it usually takes out other components alongside it. New? Dont forget to read the rules, Ignorance is not a defense. My Heatware

10-08-2008, 01:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
scooter banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guelph Ontario, CANADA Age: 28 Posts: 2,333	XSI is great camera. Most of the stuff in the ad though is cheap shit they have thrown in, but the body, the 55-250mm IS lens, the filters, and bag are pretty good for that price. ($1000) Right now, in Canada, I could get an XSI body for $649.00, plus $300.00 for the 55-250mm IS, lets say $30 for the bag, and $40 for the filters. The other lens is a crap kit lens that we all get some form of. I'd personally like to see that auction a bit cheaper, but for the core elements it's okay---just sucks when people add 9 pounds of crap on their auctions to give the illusion of value by volume. Best of luck-- p.s. depending on where you live, check prices on the body new in store. Even if this auction is for new stuff, I still feel its too high. The XSI is not the 1000.00 camera it was a few months back. Don't let ebay people hussle you. p.s. those 2 'lens' attachments they have....never use that low quality trash...the glass will be garbage and can risk damaging your camera--due to bogus filter coating...just toss that shit in garbage. .. Last edited by scooter; 10-08-2008 at 01:59 PM.

10-08-2008, 10:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
bomberboysk Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio, But mainly infront of computer Age: 16 Posts: 7,815	Yeah, i wouldnt use the things they call "lenses",i have an old 35mm minolta SLR that used to be my dads, wouldnt use any of those cheap attachments on it, but now should i forget about the ebay kit and get the Xsi +kit lens and 55-250mm IS lens off amazon? Prices should hopefully be a little lower by then also right? I hope so, because i only have about $200 or so right now, so need a little more time before im gonna be able to buy anything. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.95Ghz Custom Water Loop \| Mobo: EVGA 790i Ultra SLI \| GPU: 9800gtx and GTS250 in SLI\| Ram: 4GB(2 x 2gb) 1333Mhz ddr3 \| Case: Xclio WTBKAdvanced \| Sound: X-fi Fatal1ty Championship, Z-5500 5.1 Surround\| HDD: 2x Raid 0 7200.11 500gb \| PSU: Zalman ZM-1000HP \|OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64\| Dont skimp on a power supply,if it fails, it usually takes out other components alongside it. New? Dont forget to read the rules, Ignorance is not a defense. My Heatware Last edited by bomberboysk; 10-08-2008 at 10:49 PM.

10-08-2008, 11:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
bomberboysk Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northeast Ohio, But mainly infront of computer Age: 16 Posts: 7,815	Ok, thanks for your input, sounds like ill be getting the Xsi+18-55mm IS lens and a 55-250mm IS lens when the time comes, thanks for being so helpful __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.95Ghz Custom Water Loop \| Mobo: EVGA 790i Ultra SLI \| GPU: 9800gtx and GTS250 in SLI\| Ram: 4GB(2 x 2gb) 1333Mhz ddr3 \| Case: Xclio WTBKAdvanced \| Sound: X-fi Fatal1ty Championship, Z-5500 5.1 Surround\| HDD: 2x Raid 0 7200.11 500gb \| PSU: Zalman ZM-1000HP \|OS: Windows 7 Enterprise x64\| Dont skimp on a power supply,if it fails, it usually takes out other components alongside it. New? Dont forget to read the rules, Ignorance is not a defense. My Heatware

10-10-2008, 10:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
computermaineack Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,322	I got a Nikon D40 for my bday but was given the option of upgrading to the XSi if I wanted to, with me paying the difference of course. The cheapest price I've found from reputable dealers is $890 for the body, the 18-55mm kit lens (which has good reviews) and the 55-250mm zoom lens. It has been a couple of weeks since I was vigorously searching but I don't think prices have fluctuated too much. Here's what I found. Body and 18-55mm lens: http://www.us1photo.com/catalog/prod...oducts_id=5822 55-250mm lens: http://www.adorama.com/CA55250AFSR.html __________________ "In the beginning the Universe was created. This made a lot of people angry, and was widely regarded as a bad idea." -Douglas Adams CPU: Q6600 G0 Mobo: eVGA 680i NF67-A1 Case: Antec P180B GPU: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb HSF: Tuniq Tower 120 RAM: 4gb DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 PSU: Antec True Power Trio 550w

10-08-2008, 11:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
scooter banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Guelph Ontario, CANADA Age: 28 Posts: 2,333	If it's 649.99 new or less thats pretty good..plus a 55-250mm is for 250-300ish.. Thats all u need, rest of that stuff is filler. The 55-250mm is an absolutely fabulous lens. Only drawback for me is that its an ef-s lens so down the road when i finally go full-frame slr, I will not be able to use any ef-s lens with it..

11-17-2008, 04:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
MagnumC Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 72	its a good cam..

11-18-2008, 04:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goffstown, NH Age: 21 Posts: 28,894	I have the XSi with the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens, great combo in addition to the kit lens. __________________ Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.1GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 960 300GB 10,000K RPM // 750GB Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 22605 www.photosbygeoff.com

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