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#11
Apr 4 2009 01:02pm
Quote (doyleo @ Sat, Apr 4 2009, 01:54pm)
This is a fantastic review site and has reviewed both cameras:

XSI:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos450d/

XS:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/CanonEOS1000D/

continous shooting means how fast the camera can take images one after another.
spot metering is a type of mode the camera uses to find the correct exposure
AF = Autofocus. The more AF points the more different parts of the frame can be selected to be in focus, in different images


So if I went for the 1000D it wouldn't have any of those?
Those are things I'd need though it seems :\

EDIT: Continous shooting is only needed if I were shooting action shots like skateboarding, sports, etc right?

This post was edited by Virtue on Apr 4 2009 01:06pm
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Apr 4 2009 01:13pm
Quote (Virtue @ Sat, Apr 4 2009, 08:02pm)
So if I went for the 1000D it wouldn't have any of those?
Those are things I'd need though it seems :\

EDIT: Continous shooting is only needed if I were shooting action shots like skateboarding, sports, etc right?


yep continous shooting is for when you may need to capture somthing immediatly after. Like skateboarding - the 1000D can shoot fine in JPEG files, but very slow when shooting RAW. RAW is a file which means u can do a lot of editing to it before converting it to JPEG.

But like i said read those reviews, and see if you are really willing to spend a bit for, for those features. An alternative is to buy a used camera, like a 30D or 40D canon. These cameras are very fast and have some nice features. But when i first bought a DSLR i wanted a new one...
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#13
Apr 4 2009 01:23pm
If you can find a place that still sells the older Rebel XTI you should totally get that camera instead. From what I have heard and read it's actually better than the XS and I really doubt that you will be using the LiveView thing on XS anyway :p
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Apr 4 2009 01:30pm
Quote (doyleo @ Sat, Apr 4 2009, 02:13pm)
yep continous shooting is for when you may need to capture somthing immediatly after. Like skateboarding - the 1000D can shoot fine in JPEG files, but very slow when shooting RAW. RAW is a file which means u can do a lot of editing to it before converting it to JPEG.

But like i said read those reviews, and see if you are really willing to spend a bit for, for those features. An alternative is to buy a used camera, like a 30D or 40D canon. These cameras are very fast and have some nice features. But when i first bought a DSLR i wanted a new one...


I'd MUCH rather buy a new camera opposed to a used one.
Atm I'm doing something so can only check here a little bit, will read the reviews later.
So the 1000D is the one that lacks all those features?

Quote (Futurama @ Sat, Apr 4 2009, 02:23pm)
If you can find a place that still sells the older Rebel XTI you should totally get that camera instead. From what I have heard and read it's actually better than the XS and I really doubt that you will be using the LiveView thing on XS anyway :p


Yeah I wouldn't use the LiveView at all.
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Apr 4 2009 01:37pm
Quote (Virtue @ Sat, Apr 4 2009, 08:30pm)
I'd MUCH rather buy a new camera opposed to a used one.
Atm I'm doing something so can only check here a little bit, will read the reviews later.
So the 1000D is the one that lacks all those features?



Yeah I wouldn't use the LiveView at all.


i think its between the XTI and the XSI if u can stretch ur budget :)
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Apr 4 2009 02:14pm
Quote (doyleo @ Sat, Apr 4 2009, 02:37pm)
i think its between the XTI and the XSI if u can stretch ur budget :)


I'm having trouble finding these on sites that I can see prices on.
Can you do me a huge favor and provide 2 links to them so I can see the prices etc ;x
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Apr 4 2009 02:18pm
Quote (Virtue @ Sat, Apr 4 2009, 09:14pm)
I'm having trouble finding these on sites that I can see prices on.
Can you do me a huge favor and provide 2 links to them so I can see the prices etc ;x


try amazon, and search Canon XTI or XSI. Of course you will need to shop around to find the best price, but i think thats a good place to start.
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Apr 4 2009 02:50pm
Quote (doyleo @ Sat, Apr 4 2009, 03:18pm)
try amazon, and search Canon XTI or XSI. Of course you will need to shop around to find the best price, but i think thats a good place to start.


This is what I found [I have to leave for work so i'll be back to talk late tonight]
These are the ones your talking about right?

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1238878116&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-10-1MP-Camera-Body/dp/B000I1ZWRW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1238878116&sr=8-2

Btw, I think I'm gonna go look at my RitzCamera tomorow, so I need as much info as possible ^_^
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#19
Apr 4 2009 04:46pm
I think you should keep in mind that the new 500D is released/ or will be soon. The prices will drop on the other body's too!
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#20
Apr 4 2009 05:17pm
i would recommend of waiting for the 500d allso. It might go bit over your budget tho, but imo its worth it.

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/canoneos500d/
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