Is this camera SLR the way to go

[Kill Bill]

Is the Canon EOS400D D-SLR the way to go it costs 600 Euros in a shop here called Dixions (partners of PC World) The Lense was a 18-15mm I think.

However I got some questions:

What size does it go up to ? - I know it has 10.1 mega pixels but what about resoultion.
Is it a Good Camera?


Side note: Not buying online

 

[Geoff]

The Rebel XTi (same thing), is a good starter DSLR, the XSi would be a good choice as well if you can afford a bit more. The XSi also comes with a much better 18-55 IS lens.

 

[Kill Bill]

The Rebel XTi (same thing), is a good starter DSLR, the XSi would be a good choice as well if you can afford a bit more. The XSi also comes with a much better 18-55 IS lens.

No. I got a 600Euro Camera voucher in Dixions so is it's good yea.
''Edit checked no it doesn't

 

[Punk]

Make sure you read this

http://www.computerforum.com/127113-do-you-need-d-slr.html

So you are willing to spend 600$ on a DSLR or are you looking for a beginner D-SLR? What are you mostly going to take picture of?

 

[Geoff]

^^ Well he said he has a 600 Euro coupon/voucher, but just keep in mind that you will need to get new lenses and accessories which will add up the cost. Having a DSLR with only an 18-55mm non-IS lens is very limiting.

 

[Kill Bill]

^^ Well he said he has a 600 Euro coupon/voucher, but just keep in mind that you will need to get new lenses and accessories which will add up the cost. Having a DSLR with only an 18-55mm non-IS lens is very limiting.

Whats a non-IS LENS?

Also I can get the extras next year as this christmas I'm looking a 23'' HD Apple Cinema Display. Being honest It will do me for the moment I'm really just starting out.

Also how much memory does the Canon have

 

[Punk]

^^ Well he said he has a 600 Euro coupon/voucher, but just keep in mind that you will need to get new lenses and accessories which will add up the cost. Having a DSLR with only an 18-55mm non-IS lens is very limiting.

This is what I did with D40 and the 18-55 Lens a few minutes ago :

 

[Geoff]

Whats a non-IS LENS?

Also I can get the extras next year as this christmas I'm looking a 23'' HD Apple Cinema Display. Being honest It will do me for the moment I'm really just starting out.

Also how much memory does the Canon have

non-IS means it doesn't have image stabilization, which helps when using shorter shutter speeds, especially with telephoto lenses.

What do you mean by how much memory does it have? You buy memory cards for it. The XTi uses a CF card, while the XSi uses an SD card.

This is what I did with D40 and the 18-55 Lens a few minutes ago :

Those are fantastic! What I meant though was that even though it takes great photos, it's very limited in terms of zoom.

 

[Punk]

non-IS means it doesn't have image stabilization, which helps when using shorter shutter speeds, especially with telephoto lenses.

What do you mean by how much memory does it have? You buy memory cards for it. The XTi uses a CF card, while the XSi uses an SD card.


Those are fantastic! What I meant though was that even though it takes great photos, it's very limited in terms of zoom.

I agree with you on non IS lens but I got no IS lens

 

[Geoff]

I agree with you on non IS lens but I got no IS lens

I'm assuming you used a tripod for those photos though...

 

[Punk]

I'm assuming you used a tripod for those photos though...

Thunderstorms?

Hand held

It's only for long exposure night photos that I use tripods

 

[Kill Bill]

non-IS means it doesn't have image stabilization, which helps when using shorter shutter speeds, especially with telephoto lenses.

What do you mean by how much memory does it have? You buy memory cards for it. The XTi uses a CF card, while the XSi uses an SD card.


Those are fantastic! What I meant though was that even though it takes great photos, it's very limited in terms of zoom.

It will suffice for me. Also those photos are amazing

 

[Geoff]

Thunderstorms?

Hand held

It's only for long exposure night photos that I use tripods

I will be quiet now

It will suffice for me. Also those photos are amazing

I've been using the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens that came with my Canon Rebel XSi for a month now, I prefer to take landscape shots anyways so it works for me. I've been waiting until I get my Newegg gift certificate before buying anything new for the camera though.

 

[Kill Bill]

I will be quiet now


I've been using the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens that came with my Canon Rebel XSi for a month now, I prefer to take landscape shots anyways so it works for me. I've been waiting until I get my Newegg gift certificate before buying anything new for the camera though.

Also if I get another lens like a 66mm or something if I zoom in will it still maintain the 10.1 mega pixel

 

[vroom_skies]

Yeah the MP count is a set amount.
That is unless you change it to a lesser amount in the menus.

From the questions you've been asking and the sheer amount of knowledge it takes to use a DSLR properly, I'm pretty confident a DSLR isn't the right choice for you man.

Bob

 

[Geoff]

Also if I get another lens like a 66mm or something if I zoom in will it still maintain the 10.1 mega pixel

I don't know why you would buy a 66mm lens, as that's a prime. Meaning it doesn't have any "zoom", it's a fixed focal length. If you buy something such as the 70-300mm lens, then to answer your question it will remain the same resolution, although depending on the lens there will be a bit more noise and lack of color when you are at the maximum focal length, but that's usually with cheaper lenses.

From the questions you've been asking and the sheer amount of knowledge it takes to use a DSLR properly, I'm pretty confident a DSLR isn't the right choice for you man.

I'd have to agree. You can't simply pickup a DSLR and expect to take amazing photos, you will probably have more fun and be able to take better photos with an SLR-Like camera, such as the Canon S5 IS.

 

[Kill Bill]

I don't know why you would buy a 66mm lens, as that's a prime. Meaning it doesn't have any "zoom", it's a fixed focal length. If you buy something such as the 70-300mm lens, then to answer your question it will remain the same resolution, although depending on the lens there will be a bit more noise and lack of color when you are at the maximum focal length, but that's usually with cheaper lenses.


I'd have to agree. You can't simply pickup a DSLR and expect to take amazing photos, you will probably have more fun and be able to take better photos with an SLR-Like camera, such as the Canon S5 IS.

They don't have SLRs It's just D also the cupon is permanent so if you buy a 300 euro camera the 300 extra is gone

 

[Geoff]

They don't have SLRs It's just D also the cupon is permanent so if you buy a 300 euro camera the 300 extra is gone

I didn't say an SLR, the Canon S5 IS is a digital camera, more of an advanced P&S. But if what you said is true then go ahead with the XTi, although I'm sure you are going to need a lot of help with it.

 

[Ramodkk]

Well good luck. I'm 16 and I just started to get the hang of my SLR-Like Fuji S700

I really want to get the D40 one of these days though... Thanks to Punk I'm encouraged to go DSLR Hehe

Also, can you only get one thing that's 600 euros? What if you get two Canon S5 IS's? Then sell the second one...

 

[Kill Bill]

Well good luck. I'm 16 and I just started to get the hang of my SLR-Like Fuji S700

I really want to get the D40 one of these days though... Thanks to Punk I'm encouraged to go DSLR Hehe

Also, can you only get one thing that's 600 euros? What if you get two Canon S5 IS's? Then sell the second one...

You can only buy one thing with it pretty sucks right dixions need to adjust their T&C on cupons hopefully with look they will come with manuals