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#396327 - 11/13/08 05:14 PM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: walzuhair]
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Try the glossary at dpreview.com

Excellent ...thanks!

Can't believe I missed it ...I've been looking at the reviews on that site more than any other crazy
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#396330 - 11/13/08 05:20 PM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: zwei]
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You're welcome, Zach...

I was wondering where the thread went, hehe..
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#396367 - 11/13/08 06:34 PM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: walzuhair]
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You're welcome, Zach...

I was wondering where the thread went, hehe..

lol ..me too. I see we got a new forum as well.
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#396477 - 11/13/08 08:54 PM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: SteveS]
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Tried to delete this post ...said I couldn't.


Edited by zwei (11/13/08 08:56 PM)
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#396949 - 11/15/08 01:00 AM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: zwei]
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Well, I think I've decided on my camera. The Canon EOS Rebel XS. From everything I'm reading it sounds like a good choice for someone just getting into DSLRs.

I do have a question about SDHC cards though. Has anyone here had any experience with THIS CARD? Or what is your recommendation for a 4GB card?
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#396961 - 11/15/08 02:11 AM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: zwei]
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I'm not too familiar with Transcend, but I tend to stick to the name brands: Sandisk and Lexar.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171214

Just remember, you get what you pay for. Transcend may be good, but then again...look at the reviews that you gave the link for.

Oh, and of course you will have to show us some pictures!

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#400374 - 12/01/08 09:46 PM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: zwei]
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Well, I think I've decided on my camera. The Canon EOS Rebel XS.


I think you'll be happy with that choice. Actually, either Canon or Nikon is a very solid choice. Though, chances are, you'll eventually want to move beyond your kit lens. Most people view their lenses as the greater investment over the camera itself. Unfortunately, this sort of locks people into one system on another.

With that said, you might want to be careful with any future lens you buy. You may be tempted to get an EF-S lens, but remember, they are only good for the smaller APS-C equivalent sensors (like the Canon XS). Canon actually just came out with a decent 18mm-200mm zoom in that format. Eventually, full frame sensors will be affordable to the masses. When that happens it would be nice not to dispose of your lens collection.

Anyway, enjoy and let us know how things go. If this is your first dSLR experience, you'll be amazed at the performance and quality of your new camera. Imagine no shutter lag, fast processing, low noise, better autofocus, etc. in every shot. People might actually start to think you know what you're doing! grin

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#400421 - 12/02/08 02:02 AM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: SteveS]
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I've already ordered it ...I actually got another lens with it. It's not an outstanding lens, but I couldn't pass it up. They had a promotion where it was $100 off when I bought it with the camera.

This is the lens

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004THD0
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#400485 - 12/02/08 04:38 PM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: zwei]
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Ah... you fell for the promotion... wink It should be okay as long as you keep your expectations in check. Like anything else, you get what you pay for. If you're using a tripod or you have a very steady hand in good lighting, this should be okay. Unfortunately, good lenses cost a lot of money. For Canon, the L series is the high quality but very costly set of lenses.

However, you can get a nice step up for a reasonable price.

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-70-300mm-4-5...6Q5MMC94NE0DZBK

It's basically the same thing but it has image stabilization and a USM motor for quiet and fast autofocus. The bigger the zoom lens, the more important image stabilization becomes. But, as you mentioned, for $100, you can't really go to wrong, especially when you're experimenting and learning, etc. Let me know what you think of it once you get it.

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#400486 - 12/02/08 04:49 PM Re: Shoppin for a new Camera... [Re: SteveS]
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It was $100 off ...not $100 wink So the lens ended up costing me ~$60. I do know all about its limitations but I figured it was definitely worth $60. If I find that I don't like it I'll just sell it and make a bit of money in the process smile

Next lens I'm going to buy will be a 50mm Prime.
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