Thinking about buying a camera
10-13-2006, 04:43 PM
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Thinking about buying a camera
I was looking at the Canon 20D.. What other suggestions? I have about $2500 to blow.
It's either the Amuse exhaust and a couch for my office, or a camera.. hehe.
It's either the Amuse exhaust and a couch for my office, or a camera.. hehe.
10-13-2006, 05:56 PM
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Are you going to the meet tonight.. Between all of us we should be able to get you completely confused I mean setup.
If not.
I'll make it quick..
Cameras will come and go but lenses (if you make the right choices unlike myself) will stay.
I would buy a used XT or 20D or if found cheap enough a Rebel and spend the rest on lenses. Camera, 2 lenses, bag and mem card.
The 28-105 is a great walk around lens for the money.
Just did a search on ebay and I might sell my XT, buy a 20D and make a hundred bucks..
So forget the XT and get a used 20D.
If not.
I'll make it quick..
Cameras will come and go but lenses (if you make the right choices unlike myself) will stay.
I would buy a used XT or 20D or if found cheap enough a Rebel and spend the rest on lenses. Camera, 2 lenses, bag and mem card.
The 28-105 is a great walk around lens for the money.
Just did a search on ebay and I might sell my XT, buy a 20D and make a hundred bucks..
So forget the XT and get a used 20D.
10-13-2006, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by invisibleS2k,Oct 13 2006, 06:58 PM
You may want to check out the new canon xti.
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The only thing I see that's better is the 2.? lcd screen..
10-13-2006, 06:30 PM
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i'd get a cheaper body and get better lenses like mac said.
i'm a nikon guy myself, i have a d70S. i love the speed of my camera. if you are looking at the 20d you should definately look at the nikon d80. goto a camera store and hold the cameras in your hand and get a feel for each of them.
i'm a nikon guy myself, i have a d70S. i love the speed of my camera. if you are looking at the 20d you should definately look at the nikon d80. goto a camera store and hold the cameras in your hand and get a feel for each of them.
10-13-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ustemuf,Oct 13 2006, 07:30 PM
i'd get a cheaper body and get better lenses like mac said.
i'm a nikon guy myself, i have a d70S. i love the speed of my camera. if you are looking at the 20d you should definately look at the nikon d80. goto a camera store and hold the cameras in your hand and get a feel for each of them.
i'm a nikon guy myself, i have a d70S. i love the speed of my camera. if you are looking at the 20d you should definately look at the nikon d80. goto a camera store and hold the cameras in your hand and get a feel for each of them.
If you have friends that have one of the brands get that brand. It makes things easier. You cand try their lenses and such..
An example of the 28-105..
All pics in this Gallery were taken with the 28-105
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10-13-2006, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by macr88,Oct 13 2006, 06:55 PM
The D80 is a nice camera and the kit if you were to buy new comes with a really decent lens unlike canons kits.. example 18-55 and 17-85
If you have friends that have one of the brands get that brand. It makes things easier. You cand try their lenses and such..
An example of the 28-105..
All pics in this Gallery were taken with the 28-105
If you have friends that have one of the brands get that brand. It makes things easier. You cand try their lenses and such..
An example of the 28-105..
All pics in this Gallery were taken with the 28-105
10-13-2006, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MrChoi,Oct 13 2006, 08:00 PM
i agree that the 18-55 lens is crap but i disagree about the 17-85. its a decent lens. a little soft at wide but still fairly sharp.
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10-13-2006, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by macr88,Oct 13 2006, 07:46 PM
I guess it all depends on what your using it for.. My friend had a few complaints about his 17-85..
17-85 info
17-85 info