In the market for a DSLR

[EGKID]

My brother went to Best Buy today to look at laptops and of course I wandered off in to the camera section. Anyway to keep a long story short I want a DSLR camera now.

It's a toss up between the Rebel xti which from what I've seen and heard from you guys is a great camera, or the Sony a100k I haven't really heard anything about this camera but my first camera was a 5.1mp sony cybershot and I loved it, now I have the h9 cybershot and also love it. I know most will recommend the xti, but I wanna see if anyone has or used a sony a100k.

I open for any more suggestion in the price range of somewhere around $1k. The only setback I have is that it has to be from best buy because I have a credit card with them.

[Hoosier Daddy]

Get the Rebel, its one of the best and highly recommended DSLRs you can get. Plently will vouch for it here. Canon and Nikon are the way to go, doesn't really matter which model you get. I recommend getting a Canon Rebel Xti, a tripod, extra battery, and 1GIG+ card.

[Mama Got Boost??]

I will have to agree with the xti. That's what I just bought Matt and he's extremely happy with it. Takes great pictures and it was very easy for him to learn on. At least that's what he told me.

Me not so much only for the simple fact that I never see it or get to use it. I'm thinking about buying me a camera just so I have one.

[EGKID]

On a side by side comparison the sony slightly out does the xti IMO but I know there will be more support for the xti and cannon in general has been making cameras longer than sony.

Best Buy specs
Sony
Sony - Alpha 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera - DSLR-A100K (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7900998&productCategoryId=abcat0401005&type=product&tab=2&id=1149206371711#productdetail)

Cannon
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera - Black - Rebel XTi (Body Only) (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8294437&productCategoryId=abcat0401005&type=product&tab=2&id=1172277234310#productdetail)

[EGKID]

I will have to agree with the xti. That's what I just bought Matt and he's extremely happy with it. Takes great pictures and it was very easy for him to learn on. At least that's what he told me.

Me not so much only for the simple fact that I never see it or get to use it. I'm thinking about buying me a camera just so I have one.


Does he have a lens for it or did he use the one it came with? The pictures he takes come out awesome and thats one of the reasons I'm looking at the xti.

[Mama Got Boost??]

Does he have a lens for it or did he use the one it came with? The pictures he takes come out awesome and thats one of the reasons I'm looking at the xti.
We didn't buy anything extra other than the card. What you see is what you get LOL

The camera comes with simple editing software that he learned pretty easy too. It's almost fool proof.

[Sabotage]

bump for the xti, thats what i have! i'm still learning but so far its great!

[CEMAYHALL]

Canon hands down!!! I have a 30D and wouldnt ever consider anything else!!! ~> 5D or 1D <~ :crack:

[Mars_302]

The sony uses pretty much all the old Minolta stuff as well

[EGKID]

The sony uses pretty much all the old Minolta stuff as well


Do you have a sony? I'm looking for someone that actually owns a sony. Obviously most people are biased towards others name brands. I know I am.


This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm sure alot of first time buyers will too.
Canon Rebel XTi vs. Nikon D80 vs. Sony Alpha A100 Head-to-Head-to-Head Digital Camera Review - Digital Camera Reviews (http://www.digitalcamerainfo.com/content/Canon-Rebel-XTi-vs-Nikon-D80-vs-Sony-Alpha-A100-Head-to-Head-to-Head-Digital-Camera-Review-.htm)

After reading through that whole article it seems each camera has its strong point, and I'm still undecided. The only thing really holding me back from getting the xti is the lack of image stabilization.

[Mars_302]

Nope Im an XT user. I dont like Sony personally. The sony does have the IS built in going for it. Its really doubtful you will ever see it on a Canon or Nikon due to them losing money on their lenses with it built in.

I was just letting you know, if you go Sony, you guy buy the older Minolta autofocus stuff and most of it will work on the new Sonys

[.:Chris:.]

I read an article way back when stating that lens stabilization is more capable than sensor stabilization, which is why Nikon and Canon started making VR/IS lenses rather than adding IS/VR to their bodies.

In any event, check out the D40X. It's a great SLR, the JPEGs it puts out are so vivid. Very compact also.

If you're dead set on Canon or Sony, I think I'd go Sony but I've never a ctually held one. It's all about ergonomics for me, because in the end I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

[EGKID]

If you're dead set on Canon or Sony, I think I'd go Sony but I've never a ctually held one. It's all about ergonomics for me, because in the end I don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

This is true I dont think I'll be disappointed with any one I choose. I'm looking into the d40 now.

And thank you for editing my title it really bothered me:lol:

[Got boost??]

canon, i love mine i have no diff. lenses and it takes amazing pics! i havnt learnded how to use it all the way let and i cant wait till i have mastered it.. its a really good camera and simple to use. the editing software it comes with is cool too... xti ftw

[EGKID]

Looks like I'll most likely go with the xti. I like the fact that it has alot more "accessory" support unlike the sony which I'd probably have to buy everything for it offline. Now I just have to sell my old camera.

[civicfrk1]

I just purchased a Canon Rebel XTi :)



i went to best buy today to get a feel for them , and i like how the canon fits in my hands better than the nikon.

ofcourse i didnt buy from best buy,their prices are crazy! lol.

[EGKID]

Who has them locally for a decent price. I was gonna visit ritz, circuit city, office depot, and staples. Did I miss any stores that might sell them?

[civicfrk1]

well , at best buy the xti is on sale at like 750 bucks but idk if it has lens.


i think u should do like i did , go get a feel for them at a local store that carries them , and then buy it online

B&H Photo Video | Digital Cameras, Camcorders (http://www.bhphoto.com)
BuyDig.com (http://www.buydig.com)

both good sites.
and have good ratings from

Discount Shopping and Store Reviews by Real People at ResellerRatings (http://www.resellerratings.com)

[.:Chris:.]

Yeah, buy from B&H or Adorama. They're the big two reputable camera stores.

B&H has a MASSIVE store in NYC if you're ever up that way. I've heard it's amazingly huge.

[slo_hatch93]

http://www.tamparacing.com/forums/photography-graphics/438240-fs-canon-rebel-xt-package.html

worth a shot

[EGKID]

If only it was an xti, the camera I have now is 8.1mp so I dont feel like it'll be worth the upgrade.

[Hoosier Daddy]

If only it was an xti, the camera I have now is 8.1mp so I dont feel like it'll be worth the upgrade.

Upgrading from what you have now to any DSLR is a HUGE upgrade. That comes with alot of accessories. I was going to get it but the funds aren't all here right now, if I were you I would snatch it up before I or anyone else does.

[EGKID]

Picking up a camera tomorrow after work at ritz. I'll make my decision tomorrow, 90% sure it's gonna be the xti.

[civicfrk1]

w000t for the XTi.

did ur rims used to be bronze?

i think i followed you to the jdmdreams meet , not this past one , but the one before. lol.

[EGKID]

Yup, haha I was the lead car even though I was the slowest:lol:

I dont think I did over 45mph the whole way there

[civicfrk1]

lol. i didnt actually follow you from the get go.

i was comin from lutz . and the whole lutz/spring hill rideout split up after the 4th u-turn . so i was ahead of everyone , and saw the first honda(which was you) and just followed hoping that you were going to the meet. haha

[EGKID]

Well I just came back from Ritz and I am now a proud owner of an...XTi. And if anyone is interested Ritz is having a killer deal on black friday which I got today. You get the XTi for $699.99 plus a free quantaray 70-300mm F4.6 lens($150 value) I also bought there 17-85mm lens with Image stabilization. I think I should be set for a good while with what I have now.


I'd like to thank everyone in this thread who helped with their opinions and what not, it really was appreciated.

Now I just have to learn how to use the damn thing:lol:

[Sabotage]

dang, howd you get em to give you the black friday deal today? you go in the back with him or something?! :eek:

congrats, thats a good deal! did you remember to buy a memory card bc i sure did forget when i got mine! :doh:

[EGKID]

Haha I made sure I got a memory card


I just asked if they had happened to have a sale on black friday would I get compensated for the sale price, then she checked if they were having a sale on the XTi's and sure enough they were, so that's how that happened.

[Mama Got Boost??]

Congrats! You'll be happy with it.

You got a better deal than we did. We paid right around $800 for ours. Maybe a little less. Then again, I didn't wait until the holiday hoopla shopping either.

Now get to shootin'.

[EGKID]

I can't wait till tomorrow to see what this camera can do. I almost wanna take the day off from work.

[Sabotage]

You got a better deal than we did. We paid right around $800 for ours. Maybe a little less. Then again, I didn't wait until the holiday hoopla shopping either.


yeah, i'm jealous, he got a better deal than me too! i got a sweet deal from dell, i didnt realize they sold cameras until i was reading a review on it and saw dell as a vendor, called and got it thru my dell business account!

[Mama Got Boost??]

I can't wait till tomorrow to see what this camera can do. I almost wanna take the day off from work.
LOL not allowed....you have to work to payoff the camera now

[EGKID]

LOL not allowed....you have to work to payoff the camera now

Haha yea I do