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31-Jul-2008, 06:53 AM

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canon XTI 400D

So I'm really looking into buying a DSLR and seeing some pics taken using a canon XTI, I'm pretty convinced this is a great starter DSLR for me.

MY q is, what's a good price for a used/new one? I know it's been out for a while now, but I have no clue what a good price is.

Photographers, please provide your input.

In addition to this, can someone tell me the difference when they refer to the lense as 18-77 or 70-200 or something like that; what is it they are referring to with each number?

31-Jul-2008, 07:16 AM

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Try factorydirect.ca , you can pick up the Canon referbished there, with a warranty fairly cheaply.

the 18-77 and 70-200 refer to the number of times you can take pictures with it before the lens falls off. (I am not a canon Person, NIKON FTW!)

J/K, those are the focal lengths, the 'zoom' range of the lens. More importantly is the F stop of the lens at those focal lengths.

31-Jul-2008, 07:22 AM

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factorydirect has is listed at 549 +tax for a refurb

I can get it for the same price bnib i think off redflagdeals or hofo

31-Jul-2008, 08:38 AM

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You asked, I gave a suggestion.

Make sure you purchase one in canada for warranty.

31-Jul-2008, 08:45 AM

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You asked, I gave a suggestion.

Make sure you purchase one in canada for warranty.

ah...good pt about the warranty

what kind of nikon do u use? what do u suggest for a starter DSLR nikon?

31-Jul-2008, 09:02 AM

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Buy a Nikon D70. Nikon DSLRs are so much better than Canon. If you really want to buy a nice one go for the D200.

31-Jul-2008, 09:12 AM

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both nikon and canon are good brands...

there is no such thing as the best brand because each has its own pro's and con's

for an entry level slr...i can either suggest the nikon d60 and canon xsi

31-Jul-2008, 09:20 AM

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a d200 is like 1500 bucks for the body alone so I think that's slightly outta his range. It's also a little advanced for a n00b. I love mine though 550 off the back of a truck ftw!!!

31-Jul-2008, 11:07 AM

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any more falling off the back of a truck?

I'm not a n00b...just amateur

31-Jul-2008, 11:16 AM

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it was a deal of a century never to happen again and if it does I hope it's a d3 or I'll even settle for a d300

31-Jul-2008, 11:26 AM

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Steve, I'll let you use my XTi for a week for a free detailing LLLLLLOLLLLLL.

31-Jul-2008, 12:32 PM

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Steve, I'll let you use my XTi for a week for a free detailing LLLLLLOLLLLLL.

31-Jul-2008, 01:03 PM

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i was gonna get d300 yesterday but didn't happened.

31-Jul-2008, 03:01 PM

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anything under 500$ is good enough for a started cam.

31-Jul-2008, 06:26 PM

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i've got the XTi. i think its great for entry level. if you want it get it.

31-Jul-2008, 09:30 PM

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still looking for an XTI....
hoping to pick one up soon

31-Jul-2008, 10:25 PM

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what's an avg shutter count for a used Xti? Is 6000 or more too much?

31-Jul-2008, 10:48 PM

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there is no such thing as an average count on actuations of the shutter...some people use it alot, some people are snap happy, some people plan out and take few shots...but most are rated to go on for around 10k before service may be needed...6k does sound excessive though for a not too old camera...buy a new one or a refurb you cheap bastage

31-Jul-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynikal.Mindset

a d200 is like 1500 bucks for the body alone so I think that's slightly outta his range. It's also a little advanced for a n00b. I love mine though 550 off the back of a truck ftw!!!

wtf back of a truck? stolen ish? karma must have hit you hard thereafter haha