Camera Selection

[97mits3kgtSOHC]

well i dont want to get a 40d...too much right now...maybe down the line....so for starters an xti will be good enough...but what lens since the one macky suggested is out of stock? also should i get a 1gb or 4gb memory card...how many pics will fit on the 2gb

[lawdogg]

Originally Posted by 97mits3kgtSOHC

well i dont want to get a 40d...too much right now...maybe down the line....so for starters an xti will be good enough...but what lens since the one macky suggested is out of stock? also should i get a 1gb or 4gb memory card...how many pics will fit on the 2gb

Dude for starters an XT would honestly be good enough. These guys are talking bang for your buck -- but if you spend less bucks on an XT body, you can can always splurge on an XSi or 40d later on and still use all your lenses from the XT. The XT is a great body, and cheap for a beginner.

[97mits3kgtSOHC]

^im gonna def spend the money on an xti....just need to pick out a good lens for it....something in the 25-75mm range right? with IS....

do i need uv filters too?

[Macky]

Originally Posted by Red92vr4

I know. I was referring to that it at least allows you to see if the images they send are sent with the camera they intend to sell you. It's not a 100% guarantee, but it might give you the heads up on if they are trying to pull a fast one or not.

true. didnt mean it in an offensive way its a 50/50 chance at best though.

[Macky]

Originally Posted by 97mits3kgtSOHC

^im gonna def spend the money on an xti....just need to pick out a good lens for it....something in the 25-75mm range right? with IS....

do i need uv filters too?

the range depends on what you will be shooting most of the time.

as far as a UV lens, its pretty much clear cut to buy one just to protect your lens.

good luck

[97mits3kgtSOHC]

well i want to shoot cars and homes for now....so any suggestions....

[Macky]

Originally Posted by 97mits3kgtSOHC

well i want to shoot cars and homes for now....so any suggestions....

in that case stay within 17/18mm wide through at least 50mm long. you would want a wide lens when shooting indoors - 28mm lenses force you to crop off a lot on the sides in indoor shooting unless you are doing crops anyway (like portraits in halls).

[97mits3kgtSOHC]

ok so amazon has it cheaper than the other place with shipping

so im gonna get:
-black xti body
-4gb memory card
-and what about this lens http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-...246876&sr=8-38

and just any uv filter?

[97mits3kgtSOHC]

Originally Posted by Macky

in that case stay within 17/18mm wide through at least 50mm long. you would want a wide lens when shooting indoors - 28mm lenses force you to crop off a lot on the sides in indoor shooting unless you are doing crops anyway (like portraits in halls).

i really appreciate all ur help.....i may seem annoying with all these questions but its been a while since ive done stuff with slr cameras (my old 35mm minolta was the last one i used)

[Macky]

Originally Posted by 97mits3kgtSOHC

ok so amazon has it cheaper than the other place with shipping

so im gonna get:
-black xti body
-4gb memory card
-and what about this lens http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-18-...246876&sr=8-38

and just any uv filter?

for a starter, thats not bad at all. that lens, though a very basic lens with a plastic mount, is quite sharp at f/8 through f/11. the IS will give you more latitude at lower light (the claim is up to 3 stops of compensation but Ive realistically had 2 stops), minimizing blur due to camera shake. any UV filter would do, but if you can afford it, get a reasonably good one.