In the market for a DSLR

[-0MEGA-] · 12-10-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet

Despite my friends being Nikon fans, I'm seeing the XTi is really cheap for a 10MP. I'd love a Nikon, but I'm having a hard time swallowing all of their 6MP, and the 10MP are out of my range. Right now, the XTi would be $335 body only, or a bit over $400 with the kit lens.

I'd obviously try it out, etc, but does anyone have any suggestions for a wide to decent telephoto lens? Preferably under $200. I noticed the Tamron 18-200, which is right around 200, but it doesn't have image stabilization and pretty slow AF.

I used to have an XTi, but the kit lens that came with the XTi was horrible. As long as you buy the body only though it is a great deal. The telephoto I bought was the 70-300mm IS for $550, granted the non-IS version is cheaply made and extremely light, I wouldn't recommend the non-IS 70-300mm. I haven't read about that Tamron lens so I can't help you there.

Irishwhistle · 12-10-2008, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

Despite my friends being Nikon fans, I'm seeing the XTi is really cheap for a 10MP. I'd love a Nikon, but I'm having a hard time swallowing all of their 6MP, and the 10MP are out of my range. Right now, the XTi would be $335 body only, or a bit over $400 with the kit lens.

I'd obviously try it out, etc, but does anyone have any suggestions for a wide to decent telephoto lens? Preferably under $200. I noticed the Tamron 18-200, which is right around 200, but it doesn't have image stabilization and pretty slow AF.

It would be good if you could get the XS though for two reasons: one, it's newer, and two, it's a lot more comfortable to hold.

And remember, megapixels doesn't mean everything... in fact if there were two versions of the XS I was trying to decide between between, one with 10.1MP (Like the XS has) and one with 20MP I'd buy the 10.1MP one... and not because of price. The XS (and the XTi for that matter) has a small body, and cramming a lot of megapixels in a body will give it a lot of noise. I can understand how you wouldn't want 6MP though.

You could also check out the Sony Alpha series... I can't recommend them as I've never used them, but I've heard good things about them. Just remember that with a Sony body you'll have to use Sony lenses.

[-0MEGA-] · 12-10-2008, 07:56 PM

I would have to agree, even thought the XTi can be found for a reasonable price I had one before and didn't care for it at all (although that may have been because of the crappy kit lens). The XS is a great camera, and comes with a much better kit lens.

Jet · 12-10-2008, 11:31 PM

So, right now, I'm looking at the XS for $380ish body only, or $400 with the kit lens, or else the XT for $240 body only. I'm really tempted to just get the XT and a decent ($150ish) lens, and save my money. Hmm...decisions. I guess the main thing is that anything will be an enormous improvement over my current camera.

Another option, is that my cousin offered me his Nikon D40 and a 18-200 lens for $450 (The lens is either a Nikon or Sigma, leaning toward Nikon, though I don't remember exactly what he said it was).

Irishwhistle · 12-10-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet

So, right now, I'm looking at the XS for $380ish body only, or $400 with the kit lens, or else the XT for $240 body only. I'm really tempted to just get the XT and a decent ($150ish) lens, and save my money. Hmm...decisions. I guess the main thing is that anything will be an enormous improvement over my current camera.

Another option, is that my cousin offered me his Nikon D40 and a 18-200 lens for $450 (The lens is either a Nikon or Sigma, leaning toward Nikon, though I don't remember exactly what he said it was).

Where are theses prices coming from? Because on Amazon the XT is $470 body only.

Anyway though... that sounds like a good deal on the D40... and whether the lens is Nikon or Sigma it should work well... from what I understand Sigma is a good brand. So if you'll be happy with the D40 and it's in good shape, I'd say go for it!

Jet · 12-11-2008, 12:14 AM

eBay--my friend

Irishwhistle · 12-11-2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jet

eBay--my friend

Ah!

Jet · 12-11-2008, 08:12 PM

Anyone have major reservations against the Nikon D40?

**vroom_skies** · 12-11-2008, 10:03 PM

<Raises hand
I would just go to a store and hold it. If it works for you, then that's that. However, there are better cameras that can be had...

Irishwhistle · 12-11-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet

Anyone have major reservations against the Nikon D40?

Nope! And I've found that the D40 is very comfortable to hold compared to other compact DSLRs.

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Jet VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,500	So, right now, I'm looking at the XS for $380ish body only, or $400 with the kit lens, or else the XT for $240 body only. I'm really tempted to just get the XT and a decent ($150ish) lens, and save my money. Hmm...decisions. I guess the main thing is that anything will be an enormous improvement over my current camera. Another option, is that my cousin offered me his Nikon D40 and a 18-200 lens for $450 (The lens is either a Nikon or Sigma, leaning toward Nikon, though I don't remember exactly what he said it was). __________________ http://www.joshualongeneckerphotography.com

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