Posted by Sharon Menke on December 13, 2007 at 1:14 PM
I currently have a Canon PowerShot G3 [which I really do like] and am looking to upgrade. Any comments on the Canon Rebel XTi? I was looking at the Canon EOS 5D, but that is just a bit out of my price range [though it would be nice]. I would prefer to stay digital. I have done the "search" through the forums and saw comments about the Canon Rebel 300. Not sure it is the same thing. I am going to Kaua'i at the end of January and would like to get it in time to be able to practice/get used to it before going. Thank you.
Posted by David Bostedo on December 13, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Sharon - If you haven't already, I'd look at [b]DP Review[b]. Their reviews are pretty in depth (maybe more than you need). You can use the side-by-side feature to compare models though, which is really nice.
I don't have an SLR, but have been really thinking of getting one, much like you. The big thing that I've seen recommended for SLR purchases (and you'll find some threads on here with some searching) is to make sure you look at the whole system (especially lenses). Are lenses available that you think you'd need? Do you want good flashes? Are accessories easily available?
Obviously, Canon and Nikon are the easy choices, but I, for one, have been leaning toward getting a body with in-body image stabilization, which Canon and Nikon don't have (putting it in lenses instead).
Posted by Steve Foss on December 13, 2007 at 3:25 PM
Sharon, the Digital Rebel XTi (400D in Europe) offers excellent image quality and a lot more features than the older entry level DSLRs. I'd avoid the Rebel 300. I believe you're actually talking about the Digital Rebel, the original entry level DSLR that's called the 300D in Europe. While there's nothing wrong with that camera, the XTi performs much better in all areas because it's two generations newer than the original Rebel.
Sharon the XTi has almost all of the features of the 40D which I shoot with and love. The body is smaller and not as sturdy but very adequate. The picture quality is great and it can handle Canon lenses which are great. 'In camera' stabilization is OK but I prefer 'in lense' because when you are looking through the viewfinder the image is stabilized and it slows the world down.
Just my 2 cents
Rick T
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3 repliesI don't have an SLR, but have been really thinking of getting one, much like you. The big thing that I've seen recommended for SLR purchases (and you'll find some threads on here with some searching) is to make sure you look at the whole system (especially lenses). Are lenses available that you think you'd need? Do you want good flashes? Are accessories easily available?
Obviously, Canon and Nikon are the easy choices, but I, for one, have been leaning toward getting a body with in-body image stabilization, which Canon and Nikon don't have (putting it in lenses instead).
Just my 2 cents
Rick T