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Digital SLR / DSLR Camera Question / DSLR Thread 2

yes

even a basic rebel on auto mode should be faster.
 
I really like my D40 Nikon starter kit from Costco with two lenses and the 2 gig card. $650. Deal!
 
i just upgraded. and yes. itll def be faster.

opens a whole new world.... u wont be dissapointed
 
Ant said:
Something like this would be a good way to go? (body & lens)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=7026069
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thats ok. this is a good deal also. just need a lens. i picked up the ''nifty fifty'' lens for 90 bucks. its a prime though, no zoom. its great for the price. its cheaper plastic instead of metal.

http://www.adorama.com/ICADRXTBKA.html?searchinfo=canon rebel xt&item_no=1

they have other deals too

refurb bdy with kit lense . way better then best buys price
http://www.adorama.com/ICADRXTSKR.html?searchinfo=canon rebel xt&item_no=5

i asked around to people i know in the photo field and they said as long as a refurb body comes from canon or another respected source, its fine
 
+1 for adorama!!

great site. i bought my rebel XT from best buy when it was on clearance, and got on adorama and bought a tamron 17-35 wide angle lens. been loving this set up for 3months now :thumbup
 
just to make sure: you are focusing with a half-press first, then fully pressing the shutter button at the time you want the pic, right?
 
D40 > Rebel, cheaper and a better kit. The only caveat is that you can't use lenses without built in AF, which is most lenses. For the amateur noob like you and me, that's not a problem.

Steve
 
Ant said:
:thumbup

Most lenses DON'T have built in AF?
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Sorry, I meant built in AF motor. I think the industry name for it is AF-S and AF-I. So if you want AF on any lenses you buy, make sure it's one of those two types. :thumbup

Steve
 
MackeyStingray said:
until you look at the price of lenses...
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No kidding!!! Silence warned me about that when I inquired about getting either the Nikon D40 or the Olympus E410. I know what he means now.

A DSLR is a whole new ball game and opens up a whole new photographic world. Initially, I wanted to get a DSLR for the same exact reasons the OP wants a DSLR. Once I got it and watched the included videos I started playing with all the different settings and have been shooting mostly using just the manual settings. Loving it. Oh, I ended up getting the Nikon D40 with 2 lenses, 2GB card, bag, and 2 videos for $575. I'm now trying to save up to get a wide angle lens.
 
If you like Nikon look into a D80 , the prices are comming down and it's a body that you can grow into then up grade to a better body later and your glass will still work .
I'm still using an old D70s .
 
pSykopSoMaTiK said:
No kidding!!! Silence warned me about that when I inquired about getting either the Nikon D40 or the Olympus E410. I know what he means now.

A DSLR is a whole new ball game and opens up a whole new photographic world. Initially, I wanted to get a DSLR for the same exact reasons the OP wants a DSLR. Once I got it and watched the included videos I started playing with all the different settings and have been shooting mostly using just the manual settings. Loving it. Oh, I ended up getting the Nikon D40 with 2 lenses, 2GB card, bag, and 2 videos for $575. I'm now trying to save up to get a wide angle lens.
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Wow, where'd you score that deal??

Steve
 
I have my old D50 with brand new kit lens for sale dirt cheap, like $300 with lens, extra body, tripod, filter cheap

nadda mean!

Only issue is the light meter display isnt working, but if you are on auto mode all the time it doesnt matter
 
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