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shawdy2fine
Joined: 22 Nov 2007 Posts: 3
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:03 am Post subject: The Rebel XTi or XSi? |
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| This will be my first SLR camera- though I've test drove my friend's XT. I liked it a lot, so I'm sure I'll love the XTi and XSi.I want it to last me years without getting too out-of-date, which is why I'm leaning towards the XSi. I've also heard it's a rather big improvement over the XTi (as far as replacements go) and comes with a great lens. Then again, I enjoy taking photos of everything- landscapes, people, events, pets, macro so lenses will be definitely important. I've heard good reviews (so far!) about the XSi, and I don't mind dishing an extra $300 to get a better camera body, but I don't want to regret that I hadn't spent it on lenses..P.S. Pixels don't matter to me; I won't need to print THAT big! |
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serfyg
Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 25
Location: USA
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:19 pm Post subject: The Rebel XTi or XSi? |
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| If you would rather put it to lenses, get the XTi. I own one, and I print 8 x10's just fine and I'm sure you wont need any bigger than that. It's a great camera though. |
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Rubillain
Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 14
Location: UK
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:35 pm Post subject: The Rebel XTi or XSi? |
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| then you should get the xsi. i think that's the better deal. it will last longer without getting out of date. it's much better camera too. |
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TallPaul
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject: The Rebel XTi or XSi? |
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| Cameras are constantly getting better. Someday there will be a better camera that you want. I suggest you get the XTi instead. Get to know the camera and decide on what you like to photograph (portraits, landscape, etc.), then use the extra money you saved towards a proper lens.Quote from an article I found online:Ultimately the new 450D / XSi has some really nice features, but the 400D / XTi remains a great choice and a decent entry-level DSLR – and existing owners wanting to upgrade should be looking beyond to the EOS 40D for noticeable differences.Read the rest here: http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Canon_EOS_450D_Digital_Rebel_XSi/verdict.shtml |
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soundproof
Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 7
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:07 am Post subject: The Rebel XTi or XSi? |
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the xsi is obviously the upgrade verison- but i have the xti and love it. as far as lenses go- any stock lens (the regular 18-35mm) is going to be the same. they are your basic canon 18-35mm lens. the lens isn't made specific to the body. and if you are into taking pictures other than just for lesiure- you are going to want to sink any extra money into getting a lens with a greater range. try a telephoto lens- it has the greatest range for distances and portraits- if you are more into landscape pictures you might want to think about a wide angle lens. basically- if you want to take your photography anywhere, you are going to need more than the stock lens. the xti has been on top for awhile- it's a good camera and very user friendly. i would spend the extra cash on an extra lens. hope that helps  |
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TectRemyTrity
Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 10
Location: Greenland
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 6:23 am Post subject: The Rebel XTi or XSi? |
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| I have the XTi and it's great! |
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