Digital Camera for Christmas

JE3146 · 11-25-2008, 07:14 PM

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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 · 11-25-2008, 07:16 PM

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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 · 11-25-2008, 08:35 PM

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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 · 11-26-2008, 05:18 AM

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.

11-26-2008, 05:18 AM	#4
Buena Fortuna Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sam Location: SE Michigan Posts: 637 Trading: (18)	Re: Digital Camera for Christmas 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.