I hate to do this

But what are some (advanced?) P&S cameras that are better or equal to the Nikon P5100? I really want something with a rechargeable battery
and something for $400 or less. Right now I just don't have the money to spend on a 400D like I wanted initially. Some help please?

You might even be able to pick up a Canon Rebel 300D for that much, no?

for about 70 dollars more you can get something that you know that youll get a lot of use out of. and some just awesome pictures.
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …EOS_Digital_Reb​el_XT.html

I have an XT and it is a fine camera. Missing a few bells & whistles from the XTi (400D) but it is a great camera. I don't know much about the lens because mine came with the 18-55 standard kit lens, but that would be the equivalent of what is called a "normal" lens and a short tele on the XT/XTi.

B&H is as reliable as sunrise. If you can swing a few extra bucks, you won't regret the XT over XTi unless you just have to have the latest. Personally, I don't so I'm happy.

Yeah the thing is money is kind of tight right now. I have enough for a camera but not one that I really want. I REALLY want an XTi but after the price for a card it's pretty much out of my range. I'm not too worried about the buffer size or the screen size of the XT but how much slower does it focus than the XTi?

Angdvl089 wrote in post #4726572
Yeah the thing is money is kind of tight right now. I have enough for a camera but not one that I really want. I REALLY want an XTi but after the price for a card it's pretty much out of my range. I'm not too worried about the buffer size or the screen size of the XT but how much slower does it focus than the XTi?

Perhaps saving for a couple more months for the camera you REALLY want would be the best thing in the end. Just saving $10/$20 a month for six months will get you in XT/XTi territory.

Angdvl089 wrote in post #4726572
Yeah the thing is money is kind of tight right now. I have enough for a camera but not one that I really want. I REALLY want an XTi but after the price for a card it's pretty much out of my range. I'm not too worried about the buffer size or the screen size of the XT but how much slower does it focus than the XTi?

Never had an XTi so I can't answer. I don't have much of a problem with focus though. I have read that there is an improvement in the XTi, but, I have an XT with no plans to change. It works great, the 8 MP sensor may even be better than the 10, it focuses well for me, except on my black cat and I have never seen an auto-focus work on her, saved me money to get a Tamron 18-200 and a 430EX flash. Yeah, I'd rather have a 40D. But IQ wise it is no better and the XT is smaller, lighter and easier to carry.

BUT, if your mind is set on the XTi, you may be better off waiting. "I coulda hada" is not a good feeling.

YMMV

Anke wrote in post #4726658
Perhaps saving for a couple more months for the camera you REALLY want would be the best thing in the end. Just saving $10/$20 a month for six months will get you in XT/XTi territory.

Glasstream15 wrote in post #4726728
Never had an XTi so I can't answer. I don't have much of a problem with focus though. I have read that there is an improvement in the XTi, but, I have an XT with no plans to change. It works great, the 8 MP sensor may even be better than the 10, it focuses well for me, except on my black cat and I have never seen an auto-focus work on her, saved me money to get a Tamron 18-200 and a 430EX flash. Yeah, I'd rather have a 40D. But IQ wise it is no better and the XT is smaller, lighter and easier to carry.

BUT, if your mind is set on the XTi, you may be better off waiting. "I coulda hada" is not a good feeling.

YMMV

I know what you guys mean...

Glasstream, what do you usually shoot? Any action stuff or sports?

Don't do much action or sports. I may try to track birds in flight occasionally, but focus is not my problem, but actually following the birds. with my 18-200 or especially the 75-300 zoomed way out, following is tough, but if I stay on them, they seem to stay focused fairly well.

Just my experience. YMMV

Another possibility. Buy an A570 or A720 and put off buying the camera you really want for a year or two. Then you'll still have a flexible p&s for times when you don't want to carry the DSLR.

It's true that with four hundred bucks, you're not too far from an entry level SLR. But we all know that when it comes to SLR cameras, that the camera and kit lens is just the beginning, and to be barely satisfied, you will need to spend several hundred more bucks for glass. There are so many great compact cameras that can be purchased for the money you have. There's one thing for sure though. Every week month, year that you research and drive yourself crazy trying to figure out what to buy, about one zillion photos are waiting to be taken, and you're missing them all. So for goodness sakes man, go buy a camera, and take some pictures!!

Gary

If you want something new than you're a long ways off. But if you hang around ehre long enough you'll learn used equipment from us is not a bad thing.

Rebel XT's go for sale quite often with batteries, grips, lenses, and what not for right around $400.

I just purchased a slightly used XT from this site with battery, charger, 1GB CF card, case and all the cd's and cables for $360 (but no lens) I have a lens for it already.

Be patient, the right deal will come along.

I just sold my XTI and got me A570 IS for $130 at Staples.

Canon A570 IS is really good, and like it.

I love XTI but my wife and i just dislike viewfinder, i prefer viewlive on LCD oh well. I cant afford 40D.

Jake

No offense meant, but the user asked for a point and shoot. I think we can respect the fact that his budget will not be able to produce enough to come up with a camera he likes and the various lenses mentioned here. Hell, even the simple lens 18-55 nonIS USM new is $135 and $74 used on Amazon which is almost a quarter or more (depending on which one he chooses) of his budget he noted.

I believe that if you're looking for a highend P&S you can definitely find one for under the $400, if it is the S3, or S5. The G9 is out of your budget - ranges from $450-500. I am unfamiliar with the rest of the lineup on the side of the A series.

If you can swing the extra money in the end, I think you will be more than happy with the abovementioned DSLR options, but if not you will be happy as well with the S3 or S5, IMHO