New camera?

[Fodera]

Hi, I am looking to buy a new camera...I have up to $700 to spend on it. I'm thinking the Canon Digital Rebel XTi is the best way to go...but wanted to get some opinions on it. Also, I'm wondering where I can find a lens that does this effect? http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1228/1467982977_668b1e6c51.jpg

 

[theVirginian]

The lens is a very short focal length one, also called an extreme/ultra wide angle or fish eye lens. The shorter the focal length, the more pronounced the barrel distortion. A high quality lens is pretty expensive, so if you only use it occasionally and keep the enlargement small, a speciality filter or cheapie lens might be OK.

This site has a review on the Zenitar lens with links to a filter review and another review of the lens.

http://photonotes.org/reviews/zenitar-fisheye/

 

[sfs]

Hi, I am looking to buy a new camera...I have up to $700 to spend on it. I'm thinking the Canon Digital Rebel XTi is the best way to go...but wanted to get some opinions on it.

Any new digital SLR you get will be a very good camera, and either Nikon or Canon will provide you with a complete photographic system. My advice would be to go to a store and see how you like the feel and controls of several models.

 

[sfs]

The lens is a very short focal length one, also called an extreme/ultra wide angle or fish eye lens. The shorter the focal length, the more pronounced the barrel distortion.

Not all ultrawide angle lenses are fisheye; many are rectilinear. You can get both kinds for the same focal length. (Except for the most extreme short end, where only fisheyes are possible.)

 

[Keeda]

Any new digital SLR you get will be a very good camera, and either Nikon or Canon will provide you with a complete photographic system. My advice would be to go to a store and see how you like the feel and controls of several models.

I have to completely agree here. I started with a Canon Rebel G so the XT was the only choice I had (though up until this one came out, I pretty much hated digital lol). My lenses I already had were completely compatible and I was already pretty comfortable with the system itself. The Canon/Nikon war can get pretty heated but no one is really right or wrong. You just have to go with what you're comfortable with Good luck!

 

[DanC922]

The XTi is a great starter camera. I have an XT with a few extras myself. Canon has a fantastic selection of lenses, and they're all compatible with the EOS series (minus EF-S lenses on the high end full frame sensor ones), so you would be able to keep using whatever lenses you have if you upgrade to a nicer camera. The price of the XTi actually dropped recently, and will likely be dropping some more since a new Rebel camera should be coming out near the beginning of next year.

EBay is your best bet for getting everything you need to start. There's quite a few sellers who sell kits with a CF card and other things that are good to have when you start. Just be sure you choose a reputable seller.

Other than EBay, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.buydig.com, and www.amazon.com are all great sites for camera gear. Just avoid places like Best Buy if you don't wanna spend way more than you have to.

Also, check out www.photography-on-the.net/forum. It's a Canon forum and you can get a lot of helpful advice and info there.

 

[MarkEvan]

Also, check out www.photography-on-the.net/forum. It's a Canon forum and you can get a lot of helpful advice and info there.

Well howdy doody thats the forum I visit as well, I will echo what Danc has said it is a great forum for photographers and the vast majority of users are happy to give as much help as they can. As to teh Xti it is a good camera capable of great results. The most important thing in photography though is practice..........the more you get out and experiment, the better you will get.


Mark

 

[DanC922]

Well howdy doody thats the forum I visit as well, I will echo what Danc has said it is a great forum for photographers and the vast majority of users are happy to give as much help as they can. As to teh Xti it is a good camera capable of great results. The most important thing in photography though is practice..........the more you get out and experiment, the better you will get.


Mark

Sweet. What's your name on there? POTN has been really awesome to learn from. People there seem more willing to help than DPReview or FredMiranda forums.

 

[Keeda]

Haha! More PONT users! That's awesome hehe. Truly, it's a great site to learn photography in general but very, very useful specifically for Canon users with their equipment sections. Just one of a few forums I pay very close attention to to learn more than I could elsewhere

 

[MarkEvan]

Sweet. What's your name on there? POTN has been really awesome to learn from. People there seem more willing to help than DPReview or FredMiranda forums.

..........................eh.......................MarkEvan..................its been a while since I was last there (well a couple of weeks), but I mostly post in the birds, animals and wildlife, and both the cameras and lenses sections.

Mark

 

[Pointe a L'Etoile]

www.beachcamera.com is another great place to purchase from, at least from my experience. I've bought quite a bit of equipment from them and have been very satisfied.

Anywhere you buy from, check them out first on www.resellerratings.com.

The Rebel Xti and the Nikon D40 are both great models in your price range. Your best bet is to go, feel them in your hands, test them out and see which you like best. You'll quickly discover if you're a Canon lover or a Nikon lover. You really won't go wrong with either brand. Although...my vote is for the Canon.

 

[cyberlizard]

i am surprised no one has asked if they already have an slr, then they may be able to choose based on what they currently own.

steve