The EOS is a sweet camera. Used a friends. I really liked it.

 

FWIW, my girlfriends mom has the cannon rebel and it takes some damn good pictures. She has never had any camera experience and she can use it really well. She has also went out and bout a few different lenses for it. I think that the picture quality is really good on it.

 

Yes, Lenses are a MUST, but You can blow over $1000 easy on good glass....believe me I know....:doh:

 

Do NOT get the XS....that is now 4 Generations old....

If you get a DSLR, go with the XSi or Newer (T1i or T2i)..

Either Stay with P&S form factor, or step up to something along the Prosumer Lines.

Kodak is TOTAL JUNK, I am surprised you like it....

For you....going from the P&S Kodak to the DSLR Canon, would be a HUGE jump, in how to WORK the camera and features you would NEVER use....

I would suggest taking a look at the Nikon Coolpix P100....it is a killer P&S Camera with a HUGE Zoom and tons of features...

COOLPIX P100 | Nikon

Product Features
10.3 megapixels for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches; backside illumination CMOS sensor
26x wide-angle optical zoom-NIKKOR ED glass lens
Bright 3.0-inch vari-angle high resolution HVGA Clear Color Display
Full 1080p HD movie recording at 30fps; HDMI output
5-way VR Image Stabilization System; Smart Portrait System

Just a thought...I can give you more input if you are looking for more on the DSLR line...but expect to spend closer to $1000....

 

Thank you Big K...

This is exactly the info I needed...short and to the point...thank you very much.

I may have a few more questions if you have time to talk PM me.


Again...thank you.

 

I shot with a Nikon D5000 and love it, but it is out of the range that you want to spend so I would look into either a rebel or a Nikon D3000. Both have every thing you want. The only problem with getting a DSLR is that lens can set you way back on your budget. Another nice camera is the Olympus PEN (Pentax has something like it also) it is a step between a DSLR and a point and shot but, it does not come with a pop-up flash.

With the type of photography that you would normally be shooting, if you were to buy a DSLR, you will want to look in to getting a high zoom len such as a 55mm- 200mm at least. And also a wide angle lens. I have a 35mm fixed lens that is wide angle that takes great shoots down the side of a truck.

 

Tank, Not a camera Guru but I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night. Consumer Reports Picked Three different Cannon models for its SLR ratings in the August issue. #1 EOS 70, #2 EOS Rebel T2i, #3 EOS Rebel T1i.
Tim

 

3 more good points

1. a DSLR has better burst speeds

2. A DSLR has low shutter lag(time between clicking the button to the time it actually takes a pic)

3. A DSLR camera's battery life is a lot more than a point and shoot.

...I was looking at the Nikon coolpix 100...and for about $200 more.....I can get the Canon Rebel DSLR Tsi w extra lenses, a bag, and memory cards...which still keeps me under my $700 budget.

 

Im a huge fan of the Nikon Stuff. But most of it is more than you wanna spend Jay

 

Yea...I have had TONS of the Nikon P&S stuff....but their DSLR Nikon glass aren't up to part with CANON glass...but I doubt we want to get into that debate...:doh:

 

Tank,

I replied to your PM...

1) Yes, some will have higher FPS (aka burst speeds)....I believe the XSi is 3.5 Frames Per Second
2) Yeap, same with Shutter Lag...
3) Camera battery is a MOOT point....some will last longer...some won't...you would still want to buy extras....

Never heard of the TSi.....

 

Another thing to consider....most of the lower end DSLR's will not do any video....(unless you get a T1i or T2i)..

But almost ALL P&S camera's now days seem to do some type of HD video

 

get the nikon d3000 it is real easy but you can do amazing things with it later on, i just got the d5000 and i can tell you wow thats some nice photos coming out.

 

My next camera will be one of the Cannon eos or rebels. Ive got several Nikons now. My main gripe with the Nikons are battery life on the coolpix ones and lack of features on the D ones. Nikon d series seems to be allergic to any decent movie mode features.

After helping a customer with a Cannon get some movies off their computer they had made with their Cannon I was so impressived with the high school football movies quality picture wise and sound wise I will be going with a Cannon next time.

 

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i just picked up one of those bad boys for bouncing around in the pickup and takin pics here n there, is it worth a damn?

sorry for the hijack tank

 

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i just picked up one of those bad boys for bouncing around in the pickup and takin pics here n there, is it worth a damn?

sorry for the hijack tank

TOTAL JUNK......:doh:

 

I'm curious also. What problems have you had with Nikon glass? I have bought and sold and used probably 25 diff nikon lenses and have never had a problem with them. You buy used?

 

I never buy used or gray market lenses....

 

Don't know that much about em myself. Just know I've got a fortune tied up in my wifes. She seems to like her cannon stuff. Think she has a 50d or something like that. Takes awsome pics. Only catch is the lenses. Like was said already, you can spend a fortune on them, but ya got to have them. She has about 4 lenses. Turns out we have about 1200 bucks in one just for low light. It's easy to get carried away. That's the only thing that took some getting use too. Swapping lenses. My wife would have to dig through that suitcase camera bag ,swap everything, then try to capture the moment. One things for sure, what ever camera you decide to go with ( Nikon/Canon )will be a huge upgrade over what you had. Good luck with it.

 

One things for sure, what ever camera you decide to go with ( Nikon/Canon )will be a huge upgrade over what you had. Good luck with it.

Totally Agree!

Yeap, The Lenses I have cost more than the Body....just how it is.....

 

I just ordered a Canon EOS Rebel T1i EF-S Digital SLR Camera (does video too)
2 Lens Kit - 18-55mm IS & 55-250mm IS
spare Lith-ion battery
4 GIG stick
3 year warranty(because it is "refurbished" from Canon)
cleaning kit
UV lens cover

$626.00 out the door(no tax, no shipping)...the price was too rediculous to pass up...well within my price range...Military discounts are schweeeeet!

 

The one time I want you to be a post whore about a product and where you are buying it from and you clam up. I doubt any site sponsors sell cameras... how about filling us in on your good deal.

 

NICE! where did you order it from?

 

Now we are going to be bombarded with even more pics. Huge ones at that.

 

15 megapixel....but don't worry,..I resize all my pics through photobucket.

 

i forgot to call you back yesterday. I was on the road home from Ohio. I'll call this evening.

 

This was outside my office door today.....

...would have looked soooo much better with the camera I ordered(5days shipping)...instead on my crappy cell phone.


Water spout popped up out of nowhere.....it died as it hit land...lucky for those boats.

 

Wow.

 

It's hard to see...but where it was touching the water...it was causing water spray and turbulence over 75' high.

 

I bet. Nice job.

 

....with all due respect Master Chief...kiss my aaa......

http://www.adarama.com



LOL LOL

 

OMG...what the f**K did I just buy?

I'm screwed,...I'm computer/electronics retarded....and this thing is nuts.

 

OMG...what the f**K did I just buy?

I'm screwed,...I'm computer/electronics retarded....and this thing is nuts.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2P2N3KBmrk

I tired to tell ya.....it will be a STEEP learning Curve...and I am sure you won't use half of the features....

But it is a killer setup! :evil