Can anyone point me in the right direction to figure out which (if either) fits my needs the best?
aphexii Member 76 posts Joined Aug 2007 More info | Jul 21, 2009 21:45 | #1 Can anyone point me in the right direction to figure out which (if either) fits my needs the best? Feedback/References:
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eknudsen Hatchling 5 posts Joined Jul 2009 More info | Jul 21, 2009 22:16 | #2 At the risk of asking a silly question...what are your needs?
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Jul 21, 2009 22:36 | #3 lol, well i guess it would have helped if i included that in my OP, sorry about that. Feedback/References:
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Sagar Member  226 posts Likes: 1 Joined Dec 2004 Location: Florida More info | Jul 21, 2009 22:41 | #4 XSI would be far better choice
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tkbslc Cream of the Crop 24,604 posts Likes: 44 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Utah, USA More info | Jul 21, 2009 22:49 | #5 XSi has a center point that can focus with more accuracy with lenses faster than f2.8, so that may be a better choice. That said, the XS does not suck by any means. Both have a pentamirror VF, so not incredibly bright, but the XSi's is about 10% bigger. So since you mentioned both AF with fast glass and Viewfinder, I think the XSi would be better for both of those by a little bit. Taylor
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Lisa "At least once a day"  2,325 posts Joined Feb 2009 More info | Jul 21, 2009 22:50 | #6 aphexii wrote in post #8321951  lol, well i guess it would have helped if i included that in my OP, sorry about that. Looking for something lightweight with quick AF, bright VF, good performance with fast glass and good low light performance. XS is lighter than the XSi (I think), most of what your needs are depends on the lens. My viewfinder (XS) is bright it may not be big enough, but it is bright Gear (full list)
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tkbslc Cream of the Crop 24,604 posts Likes: 44 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Utah, USA More info | Jul 21, 2009 22:57 | #7 LisaRae82 wrote in post #8322019 XS is lighter than the XSi (I think), most of what your needs are depends on the lens. My viewfinder (XS) is bright it may not be big enough, but it is bright  There is only a 25g difference between the two - probably the difference in weight of the 3" vs 2.5" LCD. Not really enough to be a deciding factor, IMO. Taylor
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Lisa "At least once a day" 2,325 posts Joined Feb 2009 More info | Jul 21, 2009 23:00 | #8 tkbslc wrote in post #8322062 There is only a 25g difference between the two - probably the difference in weight of the 3" vs 2.5" LCD. Not really enough to be a deciding factor, IMO. The viewfinders on the XS and XSI are not dim, but compared to a nice Pentaprism viewfinder like from the 40D, etc, they are not as bright. That is what I meant. The XSi viewfinder is really quite large compared to past rebels, though. your post wasn't up when I started posting, I get what you were saying though. Gear (full list)
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dwalls32 Hatchling 2 posts Joined Jul 2009 More info | Jul 21, 2009 23:12 | #9 I struggled with this question myself for days. I had ordered the XS kit (new) from Amazon for $500, but found the XSi kit on Adorama (refurbished) for $549. I sent back the XS and the XSi should be here Thursday. I'm guessing $$ is the deciding factor here, so maybe that will help... Canon XSI, Nifty 50, 18-55 Kit Lens
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Jul 21, 2009 23:17 | #10 The XSI feels better in my hands...the grip is just long and deep enough for my pinky to curl ON it...on the XS my pinky would curl/sit under it...that's a big little difference... My Canon kit 450D/s90; Canon lenses 18-55 IS, 70-210/3.5-4.5....Nikon kit: D610; 28-105/3.5-4.5, 75-300/4.5-5.6 AF, 50/1.8D Nikkors, Tamron 80-210; MF Nikkors: 50/2K, 50/1.4 AI-S, 50/1.8 SeriesE, 60/2.8 Micro Nikkor (AF locked), 85mm/1.8K-AI, 105/2.5 AIS/P.C, 135/2.8K/Q.C, 180/2.8 ED, 200/4Q/AIS, 300/4.5H-AI, ++ Tamron 70-210/3.8-4, Vivitar/Kiron 28/2, ser.1 70-210/3.5, ser.1 28-90; Vivitar/Komine and Samyang 28/2.8; 35mm Nikon F/FM/FE2, Rebel 2K...HTC RE UWA camera
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Njv Goldmember  1,858 posts Joined May 2009 Location: Ohio More info | the only difference is one is used by soccer moms the other is used by baseball moms. 7d|tamron 17-50mm f2.8
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jobe1492 Member 70 posts Joined Mar 2005 More info | Jul 21, 2009 23:36 | #12 aphexii wrote in post #8321951 lol, well i guess it would have helped if i included that in my OP, sorry about that. Looking for something lightweight with quick AF, bright VF, good performance with fast glass and good low light performance. How about a new 30D from adorama for $599? I would think it has faster AF, a much brighter VF, and great low light performance (Goes to ISO 3200)
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Njv Goldmember 1,858 posts Joined May 2009 Location: Ohio More info | Jul 21, 2009 23:43 | #13 jobe1492 wrote in post #8322264 How about a new 30D from adorama for $599? I would think it has faster AF, a much brighter VF, and great low light performance (Goes to ISO 3200) It doesn't have all the goodies like live view, but you do get a very solid camera. Yes, but live view wouldn't help you at all im a slight rain storm or if you dropped the camera. 7d|tamron 17-50mm f2.8
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tkbslc Cream of the Crop 24,604 posts Likes: 44 Joined Nov 2008 Location: Utah, USA More info | Jul 22, 2009 00:55 | #14 thisisoriginal wrote in post #8322300 Yes, but live view wouldn't help you at all im a slight rain storm or if you dropped the camera. Is that another attempt at a burn for people who don't have a 1D? Taylor
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vincent_su Senior Member  843 posts Likes: 4 Joined Jul 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado; USA More info | All camera equipments comes with a price. Choose one that fits your budget and stick to it. Either body will produce excellent pictures. I don't know which lens comes in the kit. If it's the 18-55 IS, it should be fine. The next step is to play with it and to explore the functions and lighting possiblities. Vincent
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