Digital Camera for Christmas

[ToddziLLa]

Hey Marianne! Hope all is well with you two.

My wife and I shoot Canon and love them. Unlike most fanboys though, I'm a fan of great products in general! Nikon and Sony make excellent models too, but so does Canon.

I would argue the best value right now is the EOS 40D. It uses both EF and EF-S lenses and has great usability and picture quality.

Shoot me a PM if you want to chat some more about this stuff. I could go on and on and on...

[Buena Fortuna]

I would agree on the 40D comment. The 50D is out and the 40D price has dropped making it an exceptional value.

"I would argue the best value right now is the EOS 40D. It uses both EF and EF-S lenses and has great usability and picture quality."

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by ToddziLLa

Hey Marianne! Hope all is well with you two.

My wife and I shoot Canon and love them. Unlike most fanboys though, I'm a fan of great products in general! Nikon and Sony make excellent models too, but so does Canon.

I would argue the best value right now is the EOS 40D. It uses both EF and EF-S lenses and has great usability and picture quality.

Shoot me a PM if you want to chat some more about this stuff. I could go on and on and on...

I would argue that most people don't need a 40D

They're very large cameras. The XTi or XSi offers a compact DSLR that will take nearly the same photos. Only thing it will lack is some of the focusing perks or advanced options... etc. Obviously the 40D is a better package overall, but I hope my intent is clear on this

In the end the lenses will make more of a difference than the body ever will. And ultimately above all that, the user

[Genetic Defect]

Originally Posted by JE3146

I would argue that most people don't need a 40D

They're very large cameras. The XTi or XSi offers a compact DSLR that will take nearly the same photos. Only thing it will lack is some of the focusing perks or advanced options... etc. Obviously the 40D is a better package overall, but I hope my intent is clear on this

In the end the lenses will make more of a difference than the body ever will. And ultimately above all that, the user

need and want

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by Big Vito

need and want

yea yea yea


Personally, I consider NEEDing good lenses. A body is a body as long as it works well enough for your skill level.

I'd advise investing that extra 200-300$ into a used 70-200 f/4L or something like a 17-85IS for a nice intermediate jump over the kit lens.

[Buena Fortuna]

Absolutely, I agree on the lenses. However, I believe it all depends on the application as well. If you are just going to use it as an advanced P&S, then the kit lenses will meet your needs. However, if you are going to do portraits, macro, landscapes, or sports, definately save your loose change in a big jar and invest in good glass...the rewards are more than worth the $ outlay.

A must have is a nifty 50mm F1.4 or even the less expensive 1.8 for low light and indoor shots.