Indians For Guns

Hey guys,

I am currently using a olympus E1 with a 14-45mm lens. I have been using it for the past 2-3 years.

I am getting a deal on a new Canon EOS XS model for 500$. This package includes a 14-45mm lens and a 70-300mm lens along with the body. I wanted your opinion on the canon camera and whether i should replace my current E1.

thanks,

regards
Parag

I have a Canon Rebel XTi, and am loving it. Although I had (and have) planned to dispose it, I should say it is fairly a very good camera, with some wonderful features. Just make sure you have a good 70-300 lens with stabilization, or else, it is extremely difficult to use the full zoom capacity. The original Canon kit includes a 15-55 stabilized lens, which is much required. If you dont get this lens, you may have a bad time with the camera.

The XS is supposed to be an update of the XTi (which I have, and should only be better.

However, only the camera and the original 15-55 lens is priced at 700$ in the US. I dont know how you can cut of 200$ from this and still get a zoom lens.

You can also try SONY A 350

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... 1644548359

It might not be as good as Nikon D90 but i loved it for the ease of use and the picture quality.
Canon Rebel XSI does not have live view ( if thats imp for you)

Regards
Mandeep

The XSI are good cameras. A friend bought one just the other day and she is happy though she is just exploring it. As Mandeep says, no live view in it and I read that there are some niggling problems with the sensors particular to this model.I cannot guarantee you how accurate those reports are.

As Mandeep says, A 350 are good cameras. I would say A300 is an even better deal, all the features of A350 at 10.1 MP against 14 MP of the former and a lot cheaper. The standard lens is also 18-70mm I think. Another friend bought the A300 and he is happy.

A very good place to read reviews on digital cameras

http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/allreviews.php

Best-
Vikram





Best-
Vikram

Here is another site to give you feedback on various cameras

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-prosumer-d ... contentNav

but the best feedback is usually what you experience for yourself after using it. Everyone has different opinions

Cheers
Mandeep

msandhu";p="64545 wrote: ...but the best feedback is usually what you experience for yourself after using it. Everyone has different opinions...

Well said Mandeep.. very right indeed

Here the link to the deal :
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5 ... _k_a_.html


I tried my cam and the XS at a local camera shop. After comparing the two i decided not too buy the XS and stick with my E1. The decision was partially financial. on the other hand i am investing in a new Lens, a 40-150mm lens

Thanks for your advice.
Regards
Parag

Hi
Being a photographer by profession I swear by this link:
www.dpreview.com

you can also study cameras side by side , prices, tech specs, the works actually.

Lenny