Digital Cameras

[OB3]

So i am in the market for a new digital camera. Its been 2 years since i ventured into the 'digital age', and i am going to put my fuji 6900z into semi retirement. I actually purchased the camera off of a fellow Piloter here on the site (ratso), and i have been very happy with it, but the time has come where i want more features.

I have been looking at the Canon dig rebel, Canon sd630, and fuji e900.
Still up in the air.

Anyone have an SLR type dig camera that won't break the bank ??

Any opinions are appreciated, thanks

TL

[5Gs]

for a relatively inexpensive digital slr camera, you can't go wrong with the canon digital rebel xt. body and lens will cost you about $750.

[JeffKnob]

Originally posted by OB3
So i am in the market for a new digital camera. Its been 2 years since i ventured into the 'digital age', and i am going to put my fuji 6900z into semi retirement. I actually purchased the camera off of a fellow Piloter here on the site (ratso), and i have been very happy with it, but the time has come where i want more features.

I have been looking at the Canon dig rebel, Canon sd630, and fuji e900.
Still up in the air.

Anyone have an SLR type dig camera that won't break the bank ??

Any opinions are appreciated, thanks

TL

I have the Canon Rebel XT and love it. I wanted it so I could catch all of those candid shots that a point and shoot is too slow to get.

It has amazing picture quality as well.

[Ferdball]

I just purchased a Rebel XT from etronics, right down your street. I know a few others that have it and love it. Even the Nikon geeks can't knock it.

If you have kids, the best part is that it turns on in .2 seconds, so you won't miss a shot. And you can take up to 3 shots per second, 14 total.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...11154&pageno=2

[iglesias]

Originally posted by Ferdball
I just purchased a Rebel XT from etronics, right down your street. I know a few others that have it and love it. Even the Nikon geeks can't knock it.

If you have kids, the best part is that it turns on in .2 seconds, so you won't miss a shot. And you can take up to 3 shots per second, 14 total.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...11154&pageno=2

Make sure you don't end up with a greymarket Cannon camera. One of my friends is a professional photographer, and he told me that if you get a greymarket camera, you'll have trouble getting it fixed by Cannon, even after the warranty is up or you want to pay for the repairs.

[5Gs]

Originally posted by Ferdball
I just purchased a Rebel XT from etronics, right down your street. I know a few others that have it and love it. Even the Nikon geeks can't knock it.

If you have kids, the best part is that it turns on in .2 seconds, so you won't miss a shot. And you can take up to 3 shots per second, 14 total.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...11154&pageno=2

I don't think the nikon geeks can knock any canon digital camera! most pros go canon nowadays.

right now I'm using a 20d, but that 5d sure does look nice!

[Sportymonk]

Like you I have been drooling but haven't pulled the trigger yet. The two best IMHO appear to be the Cannon Rebel XT and the Nikon D70S. The only negative I have read and experienced when I tried on out is that the body is a little on the small side for the right hand. If you have smaller hands it will be perfect. For larger hands, the Nikon may be the better size. All a matter of personal taste. Try them out and play with them for a while.

(Now if they will have a good Christmas sale)

[Ferdball]

Originally posted by iglesias

Make sure you don't end up with a greymarket Cannon camera. One of my friends is a professional photographer, and he told me that if you get a greymarket camera, you'll have trouble getting it fixed by Cannon, even after the warranty is up or you want to pay for the repairs.

Etronics isn't an authorized dealer for Canon products, but I don't think they qualify as a Gray Market dealer. From their website:
While we do purchase most of the products we sell direct from the manufacturer of such products, many deny us official authorized status due to the fact that we do not adhere to their Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policies. MAP policies are a method manufacturers may use to ensure that retailers sell their products at a certain minimum price. Our philosophy has always been to sell products at the LOWEST possible price, even when these prices are below a manufacturer’s MAP policy guidelines.

[jay]

Originally posted by Ferdball
Etronics isn't an authorized dealer for Canon products, but I don't think they qualify as a Gray Market dealer. From their website:
While we do purchase most of the products we sell direct from the manufacturer of such products, many deny us official authorized status due to the fact that we do not adhere to their Minimum Advertised Pricing (MAP) policies. MAP policies are a method manufacturers may use to ensure that retailers sell their products at a certain minimum price. Our philosophy has always been to sell products at the LOWEST possible price, even when these prices are below a manufacturer’s MAP policy guidelines.

Costco is sometimes not an authorized merchant, but their pricing and return policy are usually the best. What price did you get, an did it beat the Costco.com $799.99 deal on the Rebel XT?

[jay]

Originally posted by jay
Costco is sometimes not an authorized merchant, but their pricing and return policy are usually the best. What price did you get, an did it beat the Costco.com $799.99 deal on the Rebel XT?

Ferdball's link answered part of my question.

"There are a handful of manufacturers, however, who do NOT offer manufacturer warranties if purchases are not made through “authorized resellers”. These include Alpine, Pioneer, Denon, Yamaha and Acoustic Research. If an item from one of these manufacturers should need service under warranty, call us or email us to receive a Repair Authorization Number. In certain instances, we will permit you to ship the product back to us along with a description of the problem, and we will attempt to either honor or have honored the applicable manufacturers warranty. "


Costco's policy is much more appealing!

[Ferdball]

Originally posted by jay
Costco is sometimes not an authorized merchant, but their pricing and return policy are usually the best. What price did you get, an did it beat the Costco.com $799.99 deal on the Rebel XT?

Link $689.99, no tax, $15 shipping. Black w/lens.

[Ferdball]

Originally posted by jay
Costco's policy is much more appealing!

Agreed. And their 6 month computer return policy is outrageous.

[jay]

Originally posted by Ferdball
Link $689.99, no tax, $15 shipping. Black w/lens.

The Costco deal includes a printer, but who knows if it's worth $110. And I don't know what Costco's shipping charge is, but they'll refund it too if you return. Sounds like a good deal, Fartball, uh Fernball, uh, Fredball, uh Frodoball, uh...!

You can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay, but you doesn't has to call me Johnson.

[OB3]

Looks to me that the Rebel XT is a good camera. From what i am reading from you all, and the reviews out there, I would be best to look further into this one.

Do the filter lenses really make a difference ??
Does the Rebel have movie mode w/sound ?

[jay]

Originally posted by OB3
Looks to me that the Rebel XT is a good camera. From what i am reading from you all, and the reviews out there, I would be best to look further into this one.

Do the filter lenses really make a difference ??
Does the Rebel have movie mode w/sound ?

I've never used any filters other than a plain skylight or uv filter- just to protect the lens from scratching. Easier and cheaper to replace a scratched filter than a lens.