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Old 03-05-2008, 10:11 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Camera Selection

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Originally Posted by 97mits3kgtSOHC View Post
Alright so since we now have this section on 3si and lately have had a bunch of photographers pop up, I figured I would ask for people's opinions on dslr selection and lens selection.

I was looking at getting a rebel xti since circuit city has the body only on sale for 549.99 or with whatever lens they give u for 639.99....i can get another 5% off for using my chase freedom card...so should i pick up the body only and then get another lens? and which lens should i get?
if you're planning on getting an xti, get it from bhphoto. i get all my gear from there and when buying online you dont get charged for tax. they sell the XTi with the kit lens for $592.95. even with overnight shipping, its still less than what you'd pay in circuit city with tax.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Rebel_XTi.html

if i were you, id get the body only ($519.95) and get the 18-55mm IS lens (basically the kit lens but with Image Stabilizer) for $174.95:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._5_5_6_IS.html

its a good combination and you will definitely enjoy it.
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