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03-03-2008, 08:22 PM | #1 |
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I am looking to buy my first Digital SLR
So here is what I want it to do. Obviously take great photos. I want it to be user friendly. I like to take pictures of small objects at distance not to disturb them so I would probably need a tele photo lense with an image stabilizer. I also like canon for all my printing needs and all my point and shoot cameras are all Canon.
So here is what I thought about getting. Rebel XTI body for $510 Canon 70-300mm F4-5.6 $550 and a sigma 28mm-70mm lense for $90 Can anyone offer me anything better for less or same price. This is my budget. 1200
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03-03-2008, 08:24 PM | #2 |
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Don't buy a Canon 70-300 lens if you can help it. Get a Sigma for $200, you shouldn't be able to see a different if you're a beginner and use the remaining money for a case and tripod, plus polarizers.
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03-03-2008, 08:31 PM | #3 | |
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03-03-2008, 08:32 PM | #4 |
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03-03-2008, 08:32 PM | #5 |
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thanks for the info. I already have a bag I do admit I need a tripod and I have zero clue what the polarizers would do for me.
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03-03-2008, 08:35 PM | #6 |
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Polarizers do two things. One, they protect your lens so you don't scratch it and two, they polarize. If you ever put on a pair of polarized glasses, you'll know what I mean - it removes glare and in high-sun environments just makes the pictures look a lot more appealing.
But in all honesty, buy a slightly cheaper lens and spend the extra money on accessories, they'll come in handy a lot more, imo. |
03-03-2008, 08:36 PM | #7 |
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I have 2 kids of my own so keep your comments to yourself if you don't have anything good to say. I want to take pictures of animals from upto 200 yards away and have them look like I was 2 ft away. And of ships going up and down the hudson river.
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03-03-2008, 08:38 PM | #8 | |
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03-03-2008, 08:40 PM | #9 |
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Also, check out fredmiranda.com it has great user-posted reviews of lenses and equipment. Cheers.
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03-03-2008, 08:49 PM | #10 | |
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