i've been debating if i should get one. anybody know of a good one around 500-650?

thanks :P

-john umgd

There's a can and a half of worms.

IMO, for that price range, you should be looking at the Canon Rebel XT body ($410 or so) plus the Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens (not the "kit" EF-S 18-55mm II lens) for another $175.

The EF-S 18-55mm IS lens is much, much sharper than the "kit" lens, and the addition of Image Stabilization greatly enhances your shooting ability in less-than-perfect lighting.


"Passion threatens the complacent and fills them with fear. Fear of the new, the deep, and the different. We, on the other hand, seek it out. Endlessly, joyously... and aggressively."

A canon or a nikon, I would say. Perhaps look for second hand as people often upgrade.

If you want good exposure metering and flash metering, buy a Nikon.

It depends on a number of things.

Mainly what are you going to be using it for?
Do you prefere a certain make?
Are you going to need many lenses?


Rachel J