Team Adam's Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm thinking about a Canon SLR for Christmas - any suggestions? Looking at SLR's sub $800. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 NIkon FTW ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I've always used Canon digital cameras and found they are extremely easy to use and are of exceptional quality. If I were to be in the market for an SLR I'd consider this one: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/ priced well and it includes the lens (some SLRs do not and the lens could be more expensive than the camera itself) plus a lot of good reviews. Most of the Nikons are over $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97F1504RAD Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I've always used Canon digital cameras and found they are extremely easy to use and are of exceptional quality. If I were to be in the market for an SLR I'd consider this one: http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/ priced well and it includes the lens (some SLRs do not and the lens could be more expensive than the camera itself) plus a lot of good reviews. Most of the Nikons are over $800. That's a great deal on the Canon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 I love my current Canon SD 630 but I'd like something faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitelord Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Isn't it always about speed? My wife has a Canon EOS Rebel XTi - Digital & absolutely loves it. It cost my $585.00 back in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I have a Canon Rebel that's about 3 years old; I like it but if I were to do it again I'd go Nikon -- a buddy of mine has a nice nikon and some killer lenses and they really do look better. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97F1504RAD Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I also have a older Canon Digital Rebel (upgraded from film version) and a few different lens for it And i would buy this camera again without reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I have the Canon EOS Rebel XTi and love it Heres a pic from it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97F1504RAD Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Here are several picture from my Rebel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRQuarto Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 NIkon FTW ! Agreed, Jason, if you want you are more than welcome to come over and check out the Nikon D40 I got for my birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I love Nikons but my dad bought a Sony SLR because (at least at the time) it was the only one that you could look at the screen and see what you were photographing before you snapped it while with other SLR's you have to look through the eye piece to snap it and then you review it on the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Did you decide on the camera ? I'm looking too, I like my Cannon SD1000 but I want to do more than the point and shoot is capable of doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 It's tough for me to justify the money for a camera when I already have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 It's tough for me to justify the money for a camera when I already have one. Trust me, life is short. If I don't spoil myself who will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I finally decided on a camera today, well at least I thought I did until I got to the store :help::help: I ended up buying the Nikon D90, it just felt better than the rest, of course it cost more too :lolsmack: I'll get up some test pic's tomorrow :xfingers: If this doesn't take good pictures I'm going back to drawing with crayons :willy::willy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleven357 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have a Canon EOS Rebel XSi 12.2 Mpixel. Great camera. I ended buying a macro lens for it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 That was the one I thought I was getting when I went to the store, It's a GREAT camera !!!!! Do you have a wide angle lens ? I'm thinking it would be good for the car shows. Any thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleven357 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 That was the one I thought I was getting when I went to the store, It's a GREAT camera !!!!! Do you have a wide angle lens ? I'm thinking it would be good for the car shows. Any thoughts ? Yeah I have a telephoto 250mm lens, a standard 55mm-100mm lens and a 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. Its really a whole new world once you purchase a SLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yeah I have a telephoto 250mm lens, a standard 55mm-100mm lens and a 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. Its really a whole new world once you purchase a SLR. So lenses are like potato chips ? You can't just have one, but they sure cost alot more :help::help: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleven357 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 So lenses are like potato chips ? You can't just have one, but they sure cost alot more :help::help: yep they get up there! Luckily my wife surprised me with the macro lens, cuz I don't think I would have bought it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 yep they get up there! Luckily my wife surprised me with the macro lens, cuz I don't think I would have bought it myself. Mine came with a 18-105 but the 18-200 that I want costs almost as much as the camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHEWIND Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have a Canon Rebel that's about 3 years old; I like it but if I were to do it again I'd go Nikon -- a buddy of mine has a nice nikon and some killer lenses and they really do look better. Rich I take an educated guess here. It's not the camera, it's the lens. If you are using a 'kit' lens with your Canon and your buddy has some 'killer' lens there probably is nothing wrong with your Canon. A large percentage of how well an image comes out is with the lens. What settings are you using? vs. your friend? Later, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I take an educated guess here. It's not the camera, it's the lens. If you are using a 'kit' lens with your Canon and your buddy has some 'killer' lens there probably is nothing wrong with your Canon. A large percentage of how well an image comes out is with the lens. What settings are you using? vs. your friend? Later, It's a bit of both, actually. In fact since that post was made I bought a few better Canon lenses and have been quite pleased. And with one thing following another, I then upgraded to a better Canon body. It never ends... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I just bought the camera last night but I'm already shopping for some lenses:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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