Ordered a New Camera!

[Krish]

Finally, after all this time, I will have a camera that can take sensible pictures! I got tired of sharing poor quality photos with you guys especially seeing the Bahamas has so much to offer in terms of marine life, so we just ordered today, the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT camera. Once I get the camera and get use to it, I'll have to invest in a really good lens for taking macros as this one only comes standard with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens , but we'll see how it goes. I'll share some photos once I get it, but I'll have to wait until Christmas Day though...:doubt:

 

[spongebob lover]

what !!! when were you gonna tell me that dood .
that's awesome !!!!
take tons of pics dood ....... I'M JELOUSE !!!!

 

[Krish]

LOL!! I just found out today I told my wife on the weekend after trying to take a few pictures that I was going to toss our camera in the garbage because it sucked and her best friend has the same camera which I liked (The canon we ordered) so she went online and found it and orderd it

 

[LakeEd]

Lucky Man!!!

My better-half just looks at me and goes "How's it feel to want???"!!!

 

[kendog261]

Its a great camera I own it myself. I have a Quantary 70-300 Tele-Macro zoom lens great lens for the price. Although the macro works great it has about a three foot min distance for focusing. You wil want to buy something like a EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM or smaller for tank photos.

I also recommend the book Digital Rebel Feild Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie. It is not expensive but does a very good job showing how to use the advanced features.

 

[mungus]

Great choice Krish!! I have the same one. I just haven't had the cash to invest in a good macro yet. If you go to canon's website they have some online workshops you can take (free). They helped me out tremendously when I first got it. Here is that link http://photoworkshop.com/canon/

Good Luck

Brian

 

[Krish]

Lucky Man!!!

My better-half just looks at me and goes "How's it feel to want???"!!!

ROFL!!! Tell her to ask you that later when she's hungry:lol:

Its a great camera I own it myself. I have a Quantary 70-300 Tele-Macro zoom lens great lens for the price. Although the macro works great it has about a three foot min distance for focusing. You wil want to buy something like a EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM or smaller for tank photos.

I also recommend the book Digital Rebel Feild Guide by Charlotte K. Lowrie. It is not expensive but does a very good job showing how to use the advanced features.

Great choice Krish!! I have the same one. I just haven't had the cash to invest in a good macro yet. If you go to canon's website they have some online workshops you can take (free). They helped me out tremendously when I first got it. Here is that link http://photoworkshop.com/canon/

Good Luck

Brian

Thanks guys for the info...I'll be sure to check them out for sure

 

[spongebob lover]

lol!!!now that's what i call love :lol:

 

[Krish]

Well go figure!!! I tell you...If it will ever happen to anyone, it will happen to Krish!!! Remember that saying??? The place we ordered the camera from contacted us and said they can't ship it to us because the billing address on the credit card isn't the same address as we want the camera shipped! According to them, you have to ship what you are purchasing to the same address your credit card has on it so now, we have to get it from somewhere else and the problem with that is, we ordered it earlier this week to have it shipped to my wife's cousin so she can bring it with her when she comes home this weekend and now, no-one says they can have it there by Friday!!!! So I guess, we will have to do it the long way which means I possibly won't get it until the new year! Merry Christmas Krish!

 

[auqua man]

Sorry to hear that Krish I can`t see why they would have such a dumb policy as that. I can`t wait to see the pictures you take in the new year.
Scott

 

[spongebob lover]

aahhh that sucks dood ...well you can always send it my way and i'll ship it to you eventually

 

[balogh03]

Sorry to here that man....good luck with ordering the new camera though

-augustus

 

[Krish]

Thanks guys! I'll get it. It will just take longer than planned because now I will have to wait until the new year because I'm not taking the chance shipping a camera to the Bahamas this time of year. Things go missing That's why I had planned on sending it to my wife's cousin in FLorida so she could bring it back herself so I'll twiddle my thumbs a bit longer I guess

 

[spongebob lover]

ahh dood well it's all about patience dood

 

[Krish]

Yeah, it seems my life requires tons of it when ordering something

 

[spongebob lover]

LOL!!! tell me about it :lol:

 

[Sherman]

Krish, that's why I'd never want to live in paradi... err.. the Bahamas. Shipping sucks.

Couple of things:

XT, or XTi? They've recently come out with a new model, but this also makes the older model much cheaper. Even the XT is more than simply capable.

Regardless of "the deal" you get later, I personally never deal with anybody except bhphotovideo.com. Their reputation is absolutely top notch, and I've never had anything but perfect service. For some reason, the retail camera industry is filled with snakes. You'll unknowingly buy a warranty, or you'll get a "grey market" unit, which is only warrantied in Japan, or you'll be upsold unnecessary items because you're not really sure what you're getting into, and so on. B&H also has combos already built so you can avoid that kit lens. Consider buying the kit with the 17-85mm EFS. I'd almost guarantee you're going to be disappointed with the kit lens once you use anything else. www.bhphotovideo.com

Also, Canon has several discounts running right now, so you'll want to stay on time for those. IIRC, the Rebel XT is eligible for $150 off, and the discount climbs with the more Canon items you buy. For that reason, you may want to consider that Canon 100mm f/2.8 MACRO right now, for combined rebates. Also, that lens is THE LENS, don't even bother shopping for anything else. You might save a few dollars, but it will never compare to the quality of that Canon 100mm MACRO. It's an absolutely stellar lens.

If you can swing it, check the options, it might be best to but the XT as a body only, then buy the 17-85mm lens separate, and see if it works out to a lower price with the combined rebate system. I'm not sure how the numbers will work out.

And if you have any questions, shoot them my way. I'm a Canon guy, too. My 20D is not very different from the XT, at all.

 

[Krish]

Thanks for the info Jason...I'll let you know if anything comes up question wise.

 

[Willy]

Sorry to hear that Krish I can`t see why they would have such a dumb policy as that. I can`t wait to see the pictures you take in the new year.
Scott

That policy helps reduce/prevent fraud, if someone got a hold of your card they could buy stuff under your name and have it shipped anywhere ....all you need to do is call the card company and confirm the alternate shipping address with them...

btw Krish I too am in the market for a new camera

THERE ARE tons of snakes in the retail camera market as i have found out

 

[Sherman]

www.resellerratings.com is your friend.