Lena
My camera was recently stolen, and I'm looking to buy another Canon because I loved my powershot so much. I really want to get a digital SLR, but I was just wondering if there are any possibly good cameras for under $500? I don't have a lot of money to spend on one and I was wondering if there are any websites you'd like to suggest or anything.
Question for someone who owns a Canon Digital SLR: do they have the same "fun features" as the regular powershots do? My powershot had a fun feature that made the whole picture black and white but you could pick out certain colors that you wanted to show up, like red or blue. I was just wondering if a slr could do that too.
thank you!
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Check the Canon USA website for the DSLR line. It shows MSRP's for the DSLR so that puts the outside maximum you would have to pay for the camera. Most places sell for under MSRP, but be sure you reserve some money for extra batteries, case, memory card(s) and a UV filter (to protect the lens from bumps and scratches).
Most DSLR's (Canon included) don't consider the camera as a fun toy to share images within the camera. You can do everything that point and shoot cameras do in terms of image manipulation but it will have to be done on your computer after you transfer the pictures from the memory card.
Canon includes Picture Style Editor, Image browser and Digital Photo Professional with their DSLR's either on an included CD or as a download from their website.
Also be aware that running around with a DLSR around your neck isn't nearly as fun as swinging a little point and shoot camera from your wrist.
Check the Canon USA website for the DSLR line. It shows MSRP's for the DSLR so that puts the outside maximum you would have to pay for the camera. Most places sell for under MSRP, but be sure you reserve some money for extra batteries, case, memory card(s) and a UV filter (to protect the lens from bumps and scratches).
Most DSLR's (Canon included) don't consider the camera as a fun toy to share images within the camera. You can do everything that point and shoot cameras do in terms of image manipulation but it will have to be done on your computer after you transfer the pictures from the memory card.
Canon includes Picture Style Editor, Image browser and Digital Photo Professional with their DSLR's either on an included CD or as a download from their website.
Also be aware that running around with a DLSR around your neck isn't nearly as fun as swinging a little point and shoot camera from your wrist.
What is the difference between the Canon Rebel XTs and the EOS series digital SLR cameras?
Jennifer M
I'm using the Canaon Powershot S3 IS at the moment. It does the job but now I need a little more after learning to shoot manually. To go further I wanted to know which was a better camera between the two.
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The new Canon XTi has basically the same automatic settings as the 30D and a considerably lower price tag! There are a FEW more manual settings that are allowed on the 30D, but for what you are coming from, I think you will be more than happy with the XTi.
Also remember that the higher up in the SLR line you get with Canon, that some do not have a built-in flash (you have to buy a flash) and the weight is a lot more. I do not like the feel of the 30D and up-- it is so heavy my hand gets tired after only a few shots. The Rebel XT and the Rebel XTi are made for smaller hands and are lot more user friendly if you are an amateur photographer.
When considering a lens, I would opt out of the 18-55 kit lens, as the quality of that lens is probably one of the poorest of Canons. Either get the 17-85L series lens (sometimes they will offer this as a kit lens for a higher price), or the 28-135IS lens. I personally have the 28-135 and I love it. It's a great everyday and travel lens, as the weight is reasonable, and it has a good telephoto zoom on it. It also has the image stabilization, which I would recommend with whatever lens you get, as it greatly reduces "noise" in your photos. I would personally only choose a Canon lens over the third-party lenses that might be a bit cheaper. Canon ensures that their lenses are 100% compatible with their EOS and SLR lines, so if you ever want to upgrade your digital SLR, they will guarantee that their previous lenses will work. Check out their website for more info (I left it at the bottom since it's a direct link to their SLR line).
Check out dpreview.com for more in depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of the 2 if you want to know specifics. To purchase your camera I recommend getting it at butterflyphoto.com. They have great prices on the cameras, but they do charge more for accessories so keep that in mind. Also, with an SLR camera, make sure that you get a GOOD memory card-- alot of people don't understand that even though you get a 1 or 2 GB card, you also have to have fast read/write speed cards so that you can keep up with your camera's abilities. For accessories, including memory, check out bhphotovideo.com. I have used all of the websites I have listed and they are reputable and reliable.
The new Canon XTi has basically the same automatic settings as the 30D and a considerably lower price tag! There are a FEW more manual settings that are allowed on the 30D, but for what you are coming from, I think you will be more than happy with the XTi.
Also remember that the higher up in the SLR line you get with Canon, that some do not have a built-in flash (you have to buy a flash) and the weight is a lot more. I do not like the feel of the 30D and up-- it is so heavy my hand gets tired after only a few shots. The Rebel XT and the Rebel XTi are made for smaller hands and are lot more user friendly if you are an amateur photographer.
When considering a lens, I would opt out of the 18-55 kit lens, as the quality of that lens is probably one of the poorest of Canons. Either get the 17-85L series lens (sometimes they will offer this as a kit lens for a higher price), or the 28-135IS lens. I personally have the 28-135 and I love it. It's a great everyday and travel lens, as the weight is reasonable, and it has a good telephoto zoom on it. It also has the image stabilization, which I would recommend with whatever lens you get, as it greatly reduces "noise" in your photos. I would personally only choose a Canon lens over the third-party lenses that might be a bit cheaper. Canon ensures that their lenses are 100% compatible with their EOS and SLR lines, so if you ever want to upgrade your digital SLR, they will guarantee that their previous lenses will work. Check out their website for more info (I left it at the bottom since it's a direct link to their SLR line).
Check out dpreview.com for more in depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of the 2 if you want to know specifics. To purchase your camera I recommend getting it at butterflyphoto.com. They have great prices on the cameras, but they do charge more for accessories so keep that in mind. Also, with an SLR camera, make sure that you get a GOOD memory card-- alot of people don't understand that even though you get a 1 or 2 GB card, you also have to have fast read/write speed cards so that you can keep up with your camera's abilities. For accessories, including memory, check out bhphotovideo.com. I have used all of the websites I have listed and they are reputable and reliable.
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