Re: Newbie Advice Please- Canon EOS350D
- From: "dwight" <tfrog93@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 21:09:20 -0400
"Bill" <bill@xxx> wrote in message
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The Wuffler wrote:
As a first foray into DSLRs the Canon seems to fit nicely into my budget.
If you don't have any specific reason to go with the 350D, have you
considered the Nikon D50 instead?
I consider the D50 to be a better performer for the price, especially
with the Nikkor 18-70 which is a much better lense than Canons 18-55.
Many people also agree the little Rebel XT/350D is too small and not
that comfortable to hold - which is a very important aspect and should
not be overlooked. Make sure you handle several models before you lay
down your money.
I would agree that as much research as possible (including picking up and
handling different models) is important, before plunking down close to
$1,000 for anything. But I've never felt the problem with the XT's size that
some others report, and I don't have small hands.
Maybe it has to do with "hand memory." Having used the S1 for a year before
coming to the XT, the new camera feels just fine to me. Certainly, it's
about exactly the same size as my Pentax ZX-M in width, although slightly
taller. And the more I use it, the more natural it feels (also true with
most things).
I`ve seen one advertised with 18-55mm lens and was wondering whether this
lens was suitable for fairly close-up work or whether a separate macro
lens
would be required?
Close focus distance is about 5-6" from the front of the lense at 55mm,
which isn't too bad. But it's no macro lense as magnification is only
about 1:4 lifesize. I suppose it all depends on your needs though and it
may be good enough.
Also, general verdict - ease of use etc.
The Canon XT/350D is a great camera (I have one).
It has lots of features and is capable of excellent image quality. Good
lenses makes a big difference with any camera, so if you can afford
better glass it's a good idea to opt for something better than the kit
lense.
When I approached DSLRs, the biggest draw was the "interchangable lenses"
aspect - which, of course, means buying as many lenses as one can afford in
as little time as one can. Before that, I always looked for the best "all
around" camera (read: compromise). The kit lens lasted a good 60 days,
before I started lusting after zoom, prime, and macro.
It could be said that the kit lens is a good performer across a fairly good
range, doing nothing outstanding but everything "well." As some have said
here, if I could pack only one lens, that one might be the pick right now
(given my limited arsenal).
To the OP, I'd say that the XT will entertain for a long time, and will only
get better with each added lens. In the meantime, the kit lens will do quite
nicely. This assumes, of course, that your "budget" will be almost entirely
blown on the camera, itself...
dwight
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