dSLR. Is this a good buy: Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3?
I found this on Amazon. I’m not from US or Canada so I plan to have it shipped to my friend’s address in Seattle. I’ll pay though credit card. Is it a good idea to purchase online when I’m overseas? The same model here is twice the price. What’s the reasonable amount to pay for the model above?
I’m also wary because I don’t know much about cameras. I’ve read here that some cameras for sale online are scams, meaning not fully or truthfully advertised. I want a standard kit, for a nice enough camera, beginner entry level. Is the model below good?
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1220326232&sr=1-1
I’m still choosing between this or the Nikon D80. Is the D80 more expensive? It’s so confusing!!! Thanks in advance for great tips. I really appreciate it. Who thought buying cameras will be this tough 
. I just want to make sure I get the best one within my price range and for my needs.
Amazon is legit.
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www.photodynasty.com
www.beststopcamera.com
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www.infiniticameras.com
www.infinitiphoto.com
www.infinitycameras.com
www.jandkcameras.com
www.mraccessory.com
www.razzphoto.com
www.regencycamera.com
Check out how many Better Business Bureau complaints there are (1000+). He keeps changing names to avoid ripped-off customers and to trick new customers.
http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?id=12668&pid=44&page=0&FindStr=photodynasty.com&SearchBy=company&Address=&City=&Phone1=&Phone2=&Phone3=&MembersOnly=False
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Amazon is a good, legitimate site, I wouldn’t worry about ordering through them. The Canon you are looking at is the newer version of my 10mpx Rebel XTi, which I absolutely love. I upgraded to my Canon after practicing with a Pentax SLR film camera. The Nikon D80 is a very nice camera, and would be an awesome starter – the only reason I liked it less than the Canon is b/c I have small hands and the Nikon just seemed huge when I held it. The 18-55 lens is a good starter, 55mm is standard for general photography. In order to get great pics, you’ll want to read up about f-stops, aperture, shutter speed, and depth of field and really understand how they work in order to fully understand how to operate your camera.
I think you’re looking at a pretty good deal on that Canon, and Amazon should be scam-free. I wouldn’t order from a random company or a place like ebay for a camera – that’s where you’ll get had.
Canon and Nikon are both professional quality cameras – you’ll love whichever one you get!!
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amateur photog
You still love the pixel count on sensors I see.
If you buy from Amazon, you do not need to worry about scams
The D80 should be a little more expensive .. it is a camera that has a few more so called "professional features" for a camera that old … the Canon XSi is the latest entry level DLSR … Nikon’s is the D60. The D80 is the old sub-$1000 DSLR which has been replaced by the D90. Always try to compare apples to apples when looking at cameras
http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25446/D90.html
How much a camera costs really doesn’t mean that much. For proof of that compare the Nikon D3 with the Canon 1Ds, Mark III ($3,000 difference, but the less expensive camera body out performs the high priced brand at high ISO’s, were it counts when shooting sports and news)
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proFotog
a) You can trust Amazon for the most part. I’ve shopped with them for years (books, music, camera equipment), haven’t had a problem.
Though you might want to check out the seller. In the case of the link you provided it’s J&R Music and Computer World.
Your other option might be ordering from Adorama or B&H Photo. Both are stores in NYC, it’s not an online service alone, and both really earn the stars when it comes to shopping for cameras and equipment.
b) 700 bucks is a reasonable price to pay for the kit (camera body and lens).
c) It’s a very good walk around DSLR. The lens that comes with the kit is OK. So you might want to look into the body and a better lens (as I have). So far I’ve had a chance to play around with the Canon 28-135 (lens that comes with the Canon 40D package) and I liked it much more than the 18-55 that comes with the XSi kit.
d) I’ve shot with the Nikon D series, minus the D90. The camera I liked least was the D80. The D60 is a better camera, but that’s just one person’s opinion…..
…….Though I can’t wait to put my hands on the new D90.
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Amazon is legit.
Don’t buy it at any of these rip-off scam sites that are owned by George Sabato:
http://www.bestpricecameras.com
http://www.photodynasty.com
http://www.beststopcamera.com
http://www.citywidedigital.com
http://www.eastcoastdistributor.com
http://www.hellocamera.com
http://www.infiniticameras.com
http://www.infinitiphoto.com
http://www.infinitycameras.com
http://www.jandkcameras.com
http://www.mraccessory.com
http://www.razzphoto.com
http://www.regencycamera.com
Check out how many Better Business Bureau complaints there are (1000+). He keeps changing names to avoid ripped-off customers and to trick new customers.
http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?id=12668&pid=44&page=0&FindStr=photodynasty.com&SearchBy=company&Address=&City=&Phone1=&Phone2=&Phone3=&MembersOnly=False
References :
http://search.newyork.bbb.org/reports.aspx?id=12668&pid=44&page=0&FindStr=photodynasty.com&SearchBy=company&Address=&City=&Phone1=&Phone2=&Phone3=&MembersOnly=False
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