40d or Rebel XTI? Considering price and best bang for the buck what would you recommend?
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In general, the lens will make a much bigger difference in the quality of your photos than the camera body. So, if money is an issue, its always better to go for the cheaper body and spend the money you saved on better lenses.
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Thanks for the good info. I had a Canon Rebel that I returned because of picture quality with the standard kit lens. I have been trying to decide between the Nikon D90 & the Pentax K20D. I am going to go with the K20D and start with the 18-250 and see how far I go. So I am off to shop now. Again... Thanks a lot.
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If you go to your camera store and feel both cameras you can see the reason. The 30D looks and feels like a professional camera. It is much heavier and not only looks more sturdy but in fact it is more sturdy than the xti. The xti feels rather cheap in your hand when compared to holding the 30D. The 30D is also a faster camera for shooting sports or weddings when you need to focus and shoot fast before the moment is gone. Depends what you need it for; $500 more for a more sturdy camera with 2million less pixels, although if the largest pic you are going to print is an 8X10 you probably will not be able to tell the difference. Go for the xti or wait for the new version of the 30D called the 30D Mark II If you go to your camera store and feel both cameras you can see the reason. The 30D looks and feels like a professional camera. It is much heavier and not only looks more sturdy but in fact it is more sturdy than the xti. The xti feels rather cheap in your hand when compared to holding the 30D. The 30D is also a faster camera for shooting sports or weddings when you need to focus and shoot fast before the moment is gone. Depends what you need it for; $500 more for a more sturdy camera with 2million less pixels, although if the largest pic you are going to print is an 8X10 you probably will... » Read More If you go to your camera store and feel both cameras you can see the reason. The 30D looks and feels like a professional camera. It is much heavier and not only looks more sturdy but in fact it is more sturdy than the xti. The xti feels rather cheap in your hand when compared to holding the 30D. The 30D is also a faster camera for shooting sports or weddings when you need to focus and shoot fast before the moment is gone. Depends what you need it for; $500 more for a more sturdy camera with 2million less pixels, although if the largest pic you are going to print is an 8X10 you probably will not be able to tell the difference. Go for the xti or wait for the new version of the 30D called the 30D Mark II « Show Less
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Canon vs Nikon is a personal choice. I would say that it's like using windows vs Mac OS. In terms of quality, they take pretty much the same. This canon is as good as it looks, and you'll probably be pleasantly surprised what you can do with it. In the hands of a good photographer you can get amazing results. I personally would go with canon as I feel that there is more literature written about it. More community support, etc. I would be more apt to research if I was going into the higher end cameras, but make no mistake... Professionals use this camera and write a ton about how they were able to pull of their shots. There is a great book for the T5i by Jeff revell which you can purchase for amazon. I think the new book for the T5i comes out this month, but the one for the t4i is essentially the same in terms of operating the camera. On a final note about your question as to the more advanced camera... The 60d and the t5i are essentially the same camera. The 60d leans more toward strictly photography, while the t5i is more of an all in one package. I've heard from most reviews that the 60d has a slightly better picture, but most of these stats are on paper only and not necessarily anything you'd be able to see a difference in from one photo to the next. I would say what you're looking for is the t5i. The other great thing about buying a t5i is... If you maxed out your technique and were dying to upgrade in the future... Your lenses, filters, accessories will carry over. And you'll only need to upgrade to a better body. I think this is hands down the camera to get. Even if you want a better one in the future... Spend the time juicing this one for all it's worth... So that your eye picks up to the subtleties of the differences between this and the next body up. That's just something that's harder to gauge the higher up you get. Like anything in life, the higher up you move, the more subtle the difference between(save the price.) I hope this helps.
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Buy the EF 17-40mm f4.0L USM. Please refer to www.photozone.de and click on Canon lens tests to see why. Always buy the best lens and the least expensive non-discontinued DSLR. In this case the XTi. I own the EOS Digital Rebel XT and mate it with the excellent EF 70-200mm f4.0L IS USM to take advantage of the 1.6 times factor. I mate the EF 17-40mm f4.0L USM with the EOS 5D to take advantage of the true 17mm focal length. Hope I've helped you.
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It sounds like the 6D will suit you fine. Many of the replies have stated that if you can afford the 5D then get that and while I agree it seems that your two greatest concerns are 1) low-light photography and 2) price. The 6D hits each of those points well by being full frame and not as expensive as the 5D. Considering you've been using a Rebel XT the 6D will be a huge step up and should allow you to get some great shots, just remember to pair it with a good lens as well. Which is another great point, since price is an issue, you may very well get more bang for buck by spending the extra money on a much better lens than stepping up to a 5D. It sounds like the 6D will suit you fine. Many of the replies have stated that if you can afford the 5D then get that and while I agree it seems that your two greatest concerns are 1) low-light photography and 2) price. The 6D hits each of those points well by being full frame and not as expensive as the 5D. Considering you've been using a Rebel XT the 6D will be a huge step up and should allow you to get some great shots, just remember to pair it with a good lens as well. Which is another great point, since price is an issue, you may very well get more bang for buck by spending the extra... » Read More It sounds like the 6D will suit you fine. Many of the replies have stated that if you can afford the 5D then get that and while I agree it seems that your two greatest concerns are 1) low-light photography and 2) price. The 6D hits each of those points well by being full frame and not as expensive as the 5D. Considering you've been using a Rebel XT the 6D will be a huge step up and should allow you to get some great shots, just remember to pair it with a good lens as well. Which is another great point, since price is an issue, you may very well get more bang for buck by spending the extra money on a much better lens than stepping up to a 5D. « Show Less
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I think the T3i is plenty of camera for what you are looking for. The cost difference for what you are looking to do I would go with the t3i
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I have the Xsi and I love it. Think about whether or not it's worth $250 extra just to have video and 3 more megapixels. The Xsi has 12.1 megapixels, but that's still enough to make a good poster sized print. I think those are the two biggest differences in the two cameras, so just decide whether or not those extras are worth the extra cash. Good luck! :)
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If you are really serious abt photography go for the 70D. The T4i is now obsolete but pretty similar to the T5i. It is much more simpler and you would rather get very quickly shooting manual mode all the time. It is then when you would realize you need more control over camera and 70D is the best fit. That's my experience. But instead of focussing on the camera Ty to invest more in some good glass eventually.
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It's really a matter of personal preference and what you plan to do with it. Both are great cameras and I'm sure you will be happy with either. After doing an exhaustive amount of research I selected the T5i because I plan on shooting stills and videos. The Canon out performs Nikon slightly in the video category, while Nikon has a slight advantage in low light shooting stills. If you do decide to go with the T5i I strongly recommend that you seek out "camerarec toby" on you tube. He has fantastic tips and training videos on the T5i that are free and yet invaluable. That being said I firmly believe that either camera will amaze you with their features and abilities.
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I'm in the same boat. I have a 40d as well and I just bought the Canon 50mm 1.8 but found that I was always "stepping back" to take a lot of indoor shots. I am leaning towards either the Sigma 30 1.4 or Canon 24 f2.8. The 24 got a good review at the photozone.de site. Here's a direct link if Amazon will let it through: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/153-canon-ef-24mm-f28-test-report--review?start=2. They review just about every lens. Check it out. Again, it's photozone (dot) de
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I think you'll really enjoy the larger LCD as well as the zippier and better overall performance of the new Rebels. The 50-100% increase in pixel count will let you crop much more aggressively and print larger. There are tons of new features that you might find useful such as Live View for framing a shot and Auto Lighting Optimizer. Try one out in a shop - I think you'll be very pleased. And prices also are pretty good right now. If you're shooting portraits with fast lenses and narrow DoFs, if you're interested in bringing out shadow details, if you shoot RAW then definitely Xsi higher consideration than the XS.
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The Canon 50D and the XSi are actually two different classes of cameras, even so you can't go wrong purchasing either camera. Both can take fantastic photos, with the right lens. Some differences the Xsi is smaller and lighter. The 50D is larger, heavier duty, and has better weather sealing. The 50D comes with a better kit lens. The Xsi is less expensive so it leaves more money to buy better lenses for it. The 50D has a higher frame rate which makes it a better camera for sports photography. But, again you can't go wrong with either camera, it really depends on your budget and what you want to photograph and which camera feels better in your hands.
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DEFINITELY go with the T5i. I was thinking the same, but the extra features, newer & better tech, MANUAL video mode (light settings) and such were a great addition. This camera is great for the starting shooter or amateur. I went from little knowledge to taking masterpieces. Go for the T5i. You won't regret it.
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The 50D should be better at high ISOs so, considering your interest in shooting in low light, it might be worth serious consideration. If you can get away with longer exposures at lower ISOs (less noise/better picture quality), the 40D should be fine. If you need a faster ISO and shutter speed to avoid motion blur,the 50D would be a very good choice.BTW, do you have a link to the sort of photos you're interested in? Just curious.
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I personally am getting the T1i for my first DSLR. I have a film SLR and an advanced P&S; type camera that I use now. I consider myself and advanced amateur and understand how to manipulate the manual settings. The XSi and the T1i are not vastly different as far as how the menu's or controls are set up. The T1i is more advanced as far as sensor, megapixels, LCD screen resolution, and the fact that it can do video if you want it to. For the extra money, I want the T1i's extra features.
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I have D40, it works great, except for AF, since it lack internal motor. Manual focus is a snap, even at 300mm / F5.6. Maybe even faster than AF-S for $350 less... Use Tripod/Monopod when Tele, since no VR. Overall, its an excellent buy.