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Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: CHIZZY on August 28, 2006, 05:01:10 AM
it\'s very nice, I just wish I had some more time to figure it out. Also, I noticed that the lenses I want for it cost more than the camera !   :eek:

anyhoo.... I\'m a zombie and don\'t even know why I started this thread. Except to ask for any tips other owners may have....besides reading the book, which I am trying to find time to do.:running:
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on August 28, 2006, 05:12:06 AM
Get this lens:

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Titan on August 28, 2006, 07:00:42 AM
You have pics for the camera?
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Paul2 on August 28, 2006, 01:32:39 PM
I would like to see the pictures of your camera and pictures taken by this camera too.  Videoholic seem to own Canon Rebel, so I think he can give out tips on it.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: CHIZZY on August 28, 2006, 05:42:49 PM
I\'ll try to upload some pics soon....so tired...

BTW that lens looks like the shuznit, gman. It\'s on my list
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: THX on August 28, 2006, 06:00:42 PM
I admire people who get into this hobby, mainly because all the lenses and doo-dads confuse the hell out of me.

(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.amazon.com%2Fimages%2FP%2FB0007QKMR8.01._SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_V57223399_.jpg&hash=7d32985ed9a6506851609fdbd3c62de87203bfd3)

Looks slick.  Please don\'t become one of those amateur photo geeks that makes fun of someone whenever they post vacation pictures online. ;)
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: videoholic on August 28, 2006, 06:53:43 PM
did you pay more than 600?  Just saw a deal last night.

Nice job on the camera. I bought mine a month before the XT came out.

DOH.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on August 29, 2006, 04:12:12 AM
Quote from: CHIZZY
I\'ll try to upload some pics soon....so tired...

BTW that lens looks like the shuznit, gman. It\'s on my list


It loves to blur the background. Results look quite professional.

Here are some examples I googled for ya. The website there is slow though:

http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/ef_85_18u
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: CHIZZY on August 29, 2006, 04:23:15 AM
Quote from: videoholic
did you pay more than 600?  Just saw a deal last night.

Nice job on the camera. I bought mine a month before the XT came out.

DOH.



Don\'t tell me that.... I just whipped out the best buy card....since I don\'t carry a lot of CC debt, I didn\'t feel bad about it....


$799.... (plus tax, CF card and bag & tripod....Gotta love impulse buying.)


what\'s the diff between the xt & yours? Besides the way rad "XT" graphics, I mean....
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on August 29, 2006, 04:28:08 AM
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT Digital Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens $599.99 at CompUSA

CompUSA has the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT Digital Camera w/ 18-55mm Lens at $799.99. Features: 8.0MP CMOS sensor, DIGIC II image processor ensures natural colors, accurate white balance and speedy write times. Print and present 25% off coupon  (http://www.compusa.com/specials/promos/fandf/default.asp?cm_ven=chth_em&cm_ite=nfl&cm_cat=em_082706&ref=cj)in-store. COMPUSA


I guess they\'re making way for the 10.5mp Rebel XTi  (http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/XTI/XTIA.HTM)with um....a built in dust cleaner?
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: videoholic on August 29, 2006, 04:36:22 AM
best buy has a 30 day price guarantee.  CompUSA is what I was talking about.  

XT has higher megapixel and a faster burst rate.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on August 29, 2006, 04:48:27 AM
Best Buy will price match it, I think. But then again, their customer service is on par with the mafia.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: ##RaCeR## on August 31, 2006, 01:02:02 AM
You can NEVER go wrong with a Canon DSLR.

I have a Canon 5D (13 MP) and the quality is sensational, almost medium format, Canon really know what they are doing with their CMOS sensors.

No all you need is a 24-70mm L lens....
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: JBean on August 31, 2006, 07:29:18 AM
congrats on the purchase.. post some pics so we can see what it can do ;)

I\'m in the market for a camera myself (video though, DV) and i\'ve been eyeing the Canon GL2.  I got an old Canon A-1 that is still my workhorse when I want to go old school.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: FatalXception on August 31, 2006, 08:15:29 AM
Nice camera... I love my old SLR camera, and I\'m probably going to buy a Nikon D80 sometime in the next year by way of upgrade.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Paul2 on August 31, 2006, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: JBean
congrats on the purchase.. post some pics so we can see what it can do ;)

I\'m in the market for a camera myself (video though, DV) and i\'ve been eyeing the Canon GL2.  I got an old Canon A-1 that is still my workhorse when I want to go old school.
At the canon GL2 price\'s range.  I think the Sony VX2100 is a better deal as it have 3 CCDs that are 1/3" each, while GL2 only have 3 CCDs that are 1/4" each...larger CCD is better at capturing low light pictures than smaller CCD.  But if you shoot video in outdoor daylight environments, i think the difference is subtle and shouldn\'t matter much between the two cameras...it is not until you shoot indoor low light environment is when the bigger CCD shine over the smaller CCD...
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on August 31, 2006, 10:53:14 AM
Search for GL2 and you\'ll see my review. Also there\'s a link to a Panasonic version that is cheaper, better and smaller.

Here it is:

http://www.psx2central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34177&highlight=GL2
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: CHIZZY on September 18, 2006, 07:09:48 PM
well one month later and I have some pics... but baby\'s screaming so only one: a honeybee on one of my perrenials. reduced greatly.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Evi on September 18, 2006, 07:13:06 PM
Holy crap. Nice camera. o_0
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Titan on September 18, 2006, 08:26:31 PM
Yeah yeah. We know how you love to brag about your massively good camera :)

That is a nice pic though, lol
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Evi on September 18, 2006, 10:29:00 PM
This Canon PowerShot I have is pretty decent. Nothing like the Rebel, but I took a pic of a fly on my screen door and the detail of the fly was...disgusting.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: videoholic on September 19, 2006, 12:47:33 AM
You get that with the stock lens?  I\'m allergic to bees.  It would sting me and I would die.  You rock.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Samwise on September 19, 2006, 01:33:04 AM
Good show Jizzy! I\'m thinking about getting a Rebel too... I want to get the 400D (Rebel XTi?) and a 50mm 1.8. And somewhere down the line a Tokina 12-24mm.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: CHIZZY on September 19, 2006, 03:32:48 AM
I\'m getting that lens gman mentioned for xmas. Once I get 4 seconds to think, I\'ll post more. There are a couple nice ones that I\'ll leave at (3348 x 2118 or whatever it is) and crop. you can see the hairs on the pistil of a flower.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on September 19, 2006, 03:53:54 AM
Datsh a nysh pic. You\'ll have a blast with baby pics.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Paul2 on September 19, 2006, 08:06:29 AM
very nice picture.  Its quite cool how you managed to took a picture of the bee without it getting scare and fly away.

although the resolution of the picture was reduced to fit on the screen, it still shows how natural the color is.  the quality of this picture is very film-like.  Remind me one of those pictures you would see printed on national geographic magazine...
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: CHIZZY on September 19, 2006, 06:24:24 PM
thanks!

here\'s my baby...
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Paul2 on September 19, 2006, 07:58:17 PM
cute baby.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Titan on September 20, 2006, 10:27:50 AM
Aww your kid is cute. Must take after the mother :p
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on September 20, 2006, 10:48:03 AM
Quote from: Titan
Aww your kid is cute. Must take after me:p


You missed a golden (yet not original) opportunity. ;)
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Evi on September 20, 2006, 04:44:11 PM
That camera is awesome. Cute kid.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Phil on September 21, 2006, 06:17:30 PM
Not to diverge from the cute baby topic but I\'m looking to buy a digital slr (its required for my class).  Hear of any new good deals vid?
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Samwise on September 22, 2006, 12:41:06 AM
Quote from: Phil
Not to diverge from the cute baby topic but I\'m looking to buy a digital slr (its required for my class).  Hear of any new good deals vid?
The Nikon D50 is nice and cheap. Or perhaps better yet, the Digital Rebel XT should be getting some price cuts because of the new XTi.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on April 17, 2007, 04:45:12 AM
Bought the Rebel XTi version with the EF 85 mm f 1.8 USM lens from Dell.

15% off on the body, 10% off for the lens. Should arrive by Thursday. I\'ll take pics to show off my n00biness.
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: CHIZZY on April 17, 2007, 08:20:55 AM
DO IT!

But back on the cute baby topic, here\'s two I took with my phone on saturday...they\'re a lil blurry but cute nonetheless....
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: GmanJoe on April 17, 2007, 08:26:34 AM
Way too cute. Take tons of pics....coz once she learns to curse you out, you\'ll cherish these days. :laughing:
Title: So I got the Canon RebelXT 8.0 megapixel camera...
Post by: Samwise on April 17, 2007, 09:35:13 AM
Aww cute. :)