Canon XTi
I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a Canon XTi DSLR camera from SEARS. And also picked up a 4Gb Sandisk Ultra II Compact Flash fro eBay.
I read the review that 18 - 55 mm kit lens is disappointing so hopefully down the road, I can pick up a nice lens kit. And along with many camera accessories. But for a starter, I think this will do :-). Was checking out the nice lens and they cost as much, if not more than the actual camera body.... Scary stuff....
Was thinking about Nikon D40 but lack of auto focus motor and less mega-pixel turn me off. Plus with extra $100 or so, I got a full featured DSLR.
Kim, let me know how your photograph course is doing so Chris and I can take the course.
I read the review that 18 - 55 mm kit lens is disappointing so hopefully down the road, I can pick up a nice lens kit. And along with many camera accessories. But for a starter, I think this will do :-). Was checking out the nice lens and they cost as much, if not more than the actual camera body.... Scary stuff....
Was thinking about Nikon D40 but lack of auto focus motor and less mega-pixel turn me off. Plus with extra $100 or so, I got a full featured DSLR.
Kim, let me know how your photograph course is doing so Chris and I can take the course.
posted by Toshiki at 12:27 PM
3 Comments:
I think those reviews are mostly from professionals - the kit lens produces great pictures by OUR standards, and even though the cheap 75-300mm lens is not rated very good, the detail and clarity is much better than any small, compact camera can produce. I think the expensive lenses are really meant only for professionals or semi-professionals, neither of which we are! ;)
I guess you're right. We don't have the eyes and knowledge to differentiate the $300 lens product and $1000 lens product...
YAH!! You got one too! :-) Why don't you guys join me for my field trips (for my course). We're allowed to bring friends. Plus it's 2 "free" classes for you guys (and it's on the weekends). :-) I'll keep you updated about stuff on my photo blog. I think there are some nice (cheaper) lenses that my instructor has recommended. The 1.8, 50mm is a favorite amongst amateurs/pros. Costs about $100.
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