Camera advise???

Zoanuts · Dec 28, 2006

The wifey and I an boy wonder have a tad bit of money laying around and want a new camera. We have had point and shoot for years but want to step up to a camera that we can get great pics with including a macro lense. Please give me some feedback on this. It needs to be somewhat user friendly! from 500-1000 range. I have read all the news, crap. I would like input from u guys and gals. TIA!!

Dustin, Debbie and ofcourse Boy Wonder

JGoslee · Dec 28, 2006

I just bought the canon digital rebel xt. I love this camera. Its very easy to use and takes graet pics. At bh photo they have a good package deal. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=457233&is=REG&addedTroughType=search
It comes with the 18-55mm lens and a SanDisk 2 GB CompactFlash Card. This is the package I got. I also bought this canon macro lens.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...451&is=USA&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation
I also love this lens. Good luck

Zoanuts · Dec 28, 2006

Now that is what I have been looking for. good advise. Anyone else!! Tks J!!!!

revhtree · Dec 28, 2006

WOW thats a great deal!! I also have the Rebel XT and love it.

twon8 · Dec 28, 2006

i have an olympus e500 and just recently got a macro lens, the 50mm 2.0;

what camera brand is your point and shoot?

Zoanuts · Dec 28, 2006

I have a few from olympus, sony, cannon. We are debating The XT and the XTi so far. Cannon seems to be the trend.

surfn · Dec 28, 2006

i got the XTi this xmas. love it.

although, depending on how good you are with camera lingo, and understanding of optics...any digital SLR camera may not be entirely "user friendly" at first. and they dont come with a macro lense, only a kit lense. but this will give you some time to learn the camera before investing in expensive lenses.

you just gota take baby steps, and start in the full auto modes and work from there. just be prepared to do a good bit of reading and practicing.

http://www.club-zoa.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1853

Prater · Dec 29, 2006

Dustin, the rebel is great. I am in the process of saving for the Canon 30D, but may go for a 10.1MP Rebel XTi instead. I also have an EOS SLR with a nice asortment of lenses and TTL flashes that will interchange.

Zoanuts · Dec 29, 2006

Thanks for all the advise. We are waiting for the wifey to get home from work so we can go. She won't let me go by myself. I guess she thinks I will spend more money when she is away. Which she is correct....I will!!

Dustin and corbin

Zoanuts · Dec 29, 2006

Well,

My wifes' 1600.00 new computer
My 1600.00 XTi with 50mm, 75mm, 100mm tele/macro lenses
Shooting pictures of the tanks and family......priceless. Total today 3800.00 and counting. Thank you Mastercard and Visa too!!

I just need to follow the tutorial how to turn the dang thing on!

dustin, debbie, and "Boy Wonder" Corbin

Zoanuts · Dec 30, 2006

first pic

First timer picture

Azurel · Dec 30, 2006

Nice picture Dustin....

Zoanuts · Dec 30, 2006

Gosh, it took me most of the day to doooo that!!! New camera which I have no idea how to use. New photoshop which I have never used turned me one photo out. YEA!!!! Going pro!

dustin