Man o man... Why don't you do your homework before spending big $?

In this kit you are gettin D70, two cheap kit lenses and bunch of useless ****. Lets see... D70 goes sub $500. Two cheap kit lenses goes sub $250 each. rest of the stuff I'm pretty sure is cheapest quality possibly... sure less than reminding $400... and I have no idea why whould you want all that stuff. Learn to use camera in simple setup and then buy what you feel you need. Wich is usually Photoshop, not physical filters

Where they got that $4000 value? Unless filters are $1000 each...

If you want to go with Nikon, get the body only, and then RESEARCH of photo phorums what lenses are good and get them. Kit lenses are made to lower price of the kit, and never performance oriented.

If you'd go with Canon, there is thread floating around with a lot of stuff in it.

Also I'd recommend to go with many smaller memory cards instead of 1 big one. Like whatever you need for 100 frames. This way if something happens to the card, say when you on the trip, you won't loose EVERYTHING you've been shooting last 2 weeks! Yes, they go bad sometimes.

 

I know it's not what you asked but have you considered D50, I have both and it's worth considering because of the price.

 

I am looking at the D50, D70, D70S & Rebel XT.

 

OMG...It think I've found my camera! Check out the quality of the pics in this thread: https://my350z.com/forum/mid-atlantic/134293-pics-i-took-from-drift-showoff-last-saturday-fedex-field.html. He said he used a Canon 300D SLR & the pictures are just awesome!!!

 

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond50/

 

Trust me, you'll need practice in order to take great pictures with an SLR. I got the 350D (XT) model not too long ago, and I still need lots of practice to take excellent pictures... there definitely is a learning curve.

And if you did get the 300D what lens would you think about buying to take those kinds of pic (the ones in your thread)? Curious...

edit: and if you want to see excellent pics taken by a number of different cameras (depending upon your search criteria), check out photosig.com

http://www.photosig.com/go/photos

 

Yeah, guess your right. I'm a newb when it comes to photography so what would you recommend as a good starter for me to learn on (SLR)? I'm trying to upgrade from the point & shoot cameras which I have now.

 

Well coming from a very novice amateur (me), I'd say that the 300D would be good to learn on... or the 350D (XT). Expect to pay somewhat more for SLR camera bodies (could be LOTS more for better SLRs) over P&Ss, but your biggest cost concerns are really going to revolve around glass. You can get the 350D for around $800+/- (with kit lens) and I think the 300D could be had for a couple hundred less than that (since it's the older version of the Rebel).

You can learn a lot and ask a lot of questions on boards such as photography-on-the.net (go to the Canon forums area). There are some rather knowledgeable guys on this forum as well.

 

Sweet! Thanks!

 

I bought my Sony DSC-F828 and alot of other stuff on Ebay. I haven't had any problems yet, but I only buy from seller with a 98%+ rating. I bought the camera last year, and saved $450 off retail. The retail price has dropped since last year, but is still $250 more than what I paid. I say go for it if it's a good price.

 

James and/or anybody that is interested, this is a pretty good deal for a 350D (Rebel XT):

http://www.bensbargains.net/ktalk/11...0,61625,.shtml

Pay with DPA for another 2% off.

 

Nice find! I'll look into this. Thanks! .

 

If you didn't buy one yet James (or any other interesting parties), the XT w/kit lens is selling for $739 before 2% DPA discount. Lowest I've seen it yet. Apply the correct codes accordingly.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=A0459500

 

I bought the D70s and I am very happy with my choice.

 

What's everyone's thoughts on a good telephoto zoom lens for the XT?

 

The EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

I'm going to have to get one on the next Dell deal...

 

Great lens, way more than what's needed for most people.

 

Thanks! I'll have to check that one out!

 

Sweet! Thanks bro.

 

LOL, you better pick up a Telephoto EF 400mm f/2.8L IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens while you're at it, since this is your first camera and all...