New camera?

ScubaDrew · 09-05-2007, 11:05 AM

I'm thinking about a new camera to get better photos of my tank.

I really enjoy photography, but don't pretend I know much about it.

What do you guys n' gals think about this camera:

Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black)

I don't think the lens is anything special, but hopefully its something I can upgrade in the future.

I found it for $587.04 Shipped on J&R.

Appreciate the feedback,

Drew

BigAl07 · 09-05-2007, 11:17 AM

I would do exactly that Drew. I have been looking at that camera too. I have it's brother in "35mm" version and have LOVEd it. I just need it in Digital now

Allen

ScubaDrew · 09-05-2007, 12:09 PM

Do you know much about the lens options for these? I'm very interested in macro shots - can you recommend a macro lens?

Thanks!

ScubaDrew · 09-05-2007, 03:36 PM

I bought the XTi!

PSHPAINTBALL · 09-05-2007, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScubaDrew

Do you know much about the lens options for these? I'm very interested in macro shots - can you recommend a macro lens?

Thanks!

get the 50mm f2.5 lens

ScubaDrew · 09-05-2007, 04:06 PM

Thanks PSH - I'll have to take a spending break here for a while, but I'll write that one down. Appreciate the info.

aquaman3680 · 09-05-2007, 04:21 PM

As far as the camera goes i would look at the digital cannon rebel xti they have much better photo quality and are a much nicer camera. Another one to check out is any of the nikon d40, d50, or the d80 I myself have a d50.

As far as lenses go, you can check out best buys zoom/macro lenses something that goes down to 50mm - a 600mm would be nice. Or if you look at sigma lenses they are very nice! What i hope to get something here pretty soon!

Matt

ScubaDrew · 09-05-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquaman3680

As far as the camera goes i would look at the digital cannon rebel xti they have much better photo quality and are a much nicer camera. Another one to check out is any of the nikon d40, d50, or the d80 I myself have a d50.

As far as lenses go, you can check out best buys zoom/macro lenses something that goes down to 50mm - a 600mm would be nice. Or if you look at sigma lenses they are very nice! What i hope to get something here pretty soon!

Matt

I went with the XTi aqua - hopefully I'll come up with a photo like your entry in the contest this month, very impressive man.

aquaman3680 · 09-05-2007, 06:22 PM

Thanks! The XTis are extremely nice cameras. If i could trade mine in for one i would do it an a heart beat! I am looking for a new lens for mine too!

Matt

09-05-2007, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,062 View Gallery Karma Komment	New camera? I'm thinking about a new camera to get better photos of my tank. I really enjoy photography, but don't pretend I know much about it. What do you guys n' gals think about this camera: Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 Lens (Black) I don't think the lens is anything special, but hopefully its something I can upgrade in the future. I found it for $587.04 Shipped on J&R. Appreciate the feedback, Drew __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

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BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 12,668 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New camera? I would do exactly that Drew. I have been looking at that camera too. I have it's brother in "35mm" version and have LOVEd it. I just need it in Digital now Allen __________________ ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. >((((º> Nitrate (NO3) reduction is directly proportional to percentage of Water Change. Allen's home-made formula...(-NO3=WC%) This means if you change 50% of your total water volume (That's EVERYTHING) you'll get a net reduction of (NO3) somewhere around 50%. Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!! Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube Now in STORAGE and Dry-Docked BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef

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ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,062 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New camera? Do you know much about the lens options for these? I'm very interested in macro shots - can you recommend a macro lens? Thanks! __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-05-2007, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,062 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New camera? I bought the XTi! __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-05-2007, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
ScubaDrew Elegance coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 1,062 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: New camera? Thanks PSH - I'll have to take a spending break here for a while, but I'll write that one down. Appreciate the info. __________________ www.NorthEastCoral.com My coral and supply website! STT2VT - Chronical

09-05-2007, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New camera? As far as the camera goes i would look at the digital cannon rebel xti they have much better photo quality and are a much nicer camera. Another one to check out is any of the nikon d40, d50, or the d80 I myself have a d50. As far as lenses go, you can check out best buys zoom/macro lenses something that goes down to 50mm - a 600mm would be nice. Or if you look at sigma lenses they are very nice! What i hope to get something here pretty soon! Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

09-05-2007, 06:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,136 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: New camera? Thanks! The XTis are extremely nice cameras. If i could trade mine in for one i would do it an a heart beat! I am looking for a new lens for mine too! Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

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