Canon XTI question

[DonJuanMair]

I currently have a Canon SD850 but now i want something as an introduction to SLR photography and more serious than a compact.
The XTI seems perfect for this however before i go off and get it i was wondering if there is a follow up in store soon or am i good to get this one for a while? I hate buying a product then finding out the replacement is released 2 weeks later.

[scot079]

No replacement rumors yet for the XTi. If you think you'll get serious about it, get the 40D.

[DonJuanMair]

but one is 660 dollars and the other is 1500 dollars....

[lance v]

Ones $840 better;)

[scot079]

LOL, that's why I added "if you think you'll get serious about it..."

The 40D is alot more camera than the XTi. So you get what you pay for.

[lance v]

haha if ur even seriouser about it get the 1dsmkiii its a few grand more lol like mayb 6

[xarqi]

I'd say get the XTi. As you say, it is perfect for your needs. It will be just as perfect if an XTi Mk2 is released the next day. Your option is to wait an indefinite period of time until it is released.

[SarahBeth]

I think you'd be more than satisfied with the XTi. It's a great SLR to start with. I personally would get it vs. a 40D and then shell out the big bucks for good lenses, but maybe that's just me.

[EOS400D]

I think you'd be more than satisfied with the XTi. It's a great SLR to start with. I personally would get it vs. a 40D and then shell out the big bucks for good lenses, but maybe that's just me.

+1 ;)

[Jethro790]

but one is 660 dollars and the other is 1500 dollars....

Get the XTI and spend the rest on a 17-55 2.8 IS lens. The XTI is an awesome camera, don't let people tell you it isn't. Any serious photographer would be happy to have an XTI in the bag. If you get really hooked you can just buy the 40D body later, but you'll still want good lenses.

[WaltA]

Get the XTI and spend the rest on a 17-55 2.8 IS lens. The XTI is an awesome camera, don't let people tell you it isn't. Any serious photographer would be happy to have an XTI in the bag. If you get really hooked you can just buy the 40D body later, but you'll still want good lenses.


+1;)

[vic6string]

XTi is the ultimate starter DSLR. I have learned a ton with it. Of course, no matter what you buy, the main thing is learning about photography itself. If all you do is put the camera on full auto and hit the button, it doesn't matter what you shoot with.

[rang]

I think you'd be more than satisfied with the XTi. It's a great SLR to start with. I personally would get it vs. a 40D and then shell out the big bucks for good lenses, but maybe that's just me.

This sounds logical to me.

[DonJuanMair]

thanks guys for all your opinions, its really helped, im going to go with the Rebel then like you say get some good lenses.

[Tee Why]

Rebels line has been on a 18 month product cycle since the first Digital Rebel. The XTi was announced in the fall of 2006, so it's successor should be announce Feb 2008 with actual release early March or so. The XTi will continue to sell for a long time afterwards as it's currently done with the XTi and the one generation older XT both on sale.

I suspect when the XTii? is released, the XT will be discontinued and the XTi and the XTii will both be available for continued sale.

[SolidxSnake]

I'd cut the XTi and get a 20D. I made the same decision a month or two ago. The XTi has a 10.1MP sensor as opposed to an 8.2MP sensor, and it follows after the 30D with the AF, but I don't think it beats out the 20D. For one, the 20D feels much more solid in the hands, and the QCD helps a lot interface wise. Unless you're printing a lot, I don't think the 8.2MP will be a bottleneck as opposed to the 10.1MP. Plus, I believe the 20D has a faster burst setting (though I'm not positive if I'm correct).

Plus, the 20D can be had pretty cheap used. I got my 20D, kit lens, 1GB CF Card, battery and charger for $500 shipped.

[SolidxSnake]

What the heck does this whole "+1" thing mean?



Basically, if you agree with a post, quoting it and say "+1" is basically saying "I concur."

[VTSHEP1]

I'd cut the XTi and get a 20D. I made the same decision a month or two ago. The XTi has a 10.1MP sensor as opposed to an 8.2MP sensor, and it follows after the 30D with the AF, but I don't think it beats out the 20D. For one, the 20D feels much more solid in the hands, and the QCD helps a lot interface wise. Unless you're printing a lot, I don't think the 8.2MP will be a bottleneck as opposed to the 10.1MP. Plus, I believe the 20D has a faster burst setting (though I'm not positive if I'm correct).

Plus, the 20D can be had pretty cheap used. I got my 20D, kit lens, 1GB CF Card, battery and charger for $500 shipped.

Burst speed = 5 fps on the 20d

[WaltA]

Basically, if you agree with a post, quoting it and say "+1" is basically saying "I concur."


+1 ;)

[SolidxSnake]

Burst speed = 5 fps on the 20d


I know that (though my post didn't make it clear). I was referring to the XTi burst speed, which is 3fps. So the 20D has a faster burst.

Overall, I still recommend the 20D over the XTi. It can be had cheaper than new ones (I also got my 20D cheaper than many used XTis) and is a better camera IMO.

[DonJuanMair]

the 20d then? its so hard picking when ppl are saying one thing then the other person says something else

[scot079]

Are you serious?

Buy the 1Ds mk III

[SolidxSnake]

Are you serious?

Buy the 1Ds mk III


lulz

I'd personally say to get the 20D. I made the same choice while debating the same thing and I'm glad I did. The 350D and 400D are both small dSLRs, you wouldn't feel as if they'd be too small but after a minute or two of handling a 350D after using my 20D for a few months, it felt far too cramped to be comfortable with. Not to mention the 20D has a better interface (two dials) and is more rugged. The only ups to the 400D are the 10.1MP sensor (as opposed to the 20D's 8.2) and the different AF system (derived from the 30D).

[Rmclain3]

It depends alot on what you're going to use the camera for. I had an XTi that I used for sports shooting. It did well but I really wanted higher ISO settings and more fps. SO, the XTi is on eBay and I now have a 40D...........

[Alexajlex]

I got an XTi a few months ago and will be getting another or the 450D for wedding work.

Based on side by side tests that I've seen the sensor noise is the same between the XTI and 30D (since it is based on the same chip).

I had the option to get the 20D and honestly while the spot meter would help somewhat with the wedding work (I always shoot RAW and know a few things about exposure) the only reason I would've done it is the size. I figure if that is the only reason the battery grip will take care of that and give me twice the battery power at the same time on the XTI.

[DonJuanMair]

i would like to use it for scenery, i love taking pics of cars, im a car enthusiast, id love to learn how to take decent shots of people, niec headshots etc.
Would you say go for the XTi still or save up some more and go for something more serious then