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Old 05-31-2007, 09:02 PM
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hey guys...
looking to buy a new camera.
are the package deals on ebay any good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-EOS-Digita...QQcmdZViewItem
if not...where's the good place to buy one?
i've read photo101 sticky, but need more info.
thankx
Old 05-31-2007, 09:37 PM
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I purchased one myself. The XTi is a neat camera. IMO you might want to stay away from kits with lenses other than Canon.
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Originally Posted by xchriz012x
hey guys...
looking to buy a new camera.
are the package deals on ebay any good?
http://cgi.ebay.com/CANON-EOS-Digita...QQcmdZViewItem
if not...where's the good place to buy one?
i've read photo101 sticky, but need more info.
thankx
www.bhphoto.com

legit and good rating vendor.
Old 05-31-2007, 11:38 PM
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Used Canon XT and Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 for under $900.

Investment is in the glass, not the body.
Old 06-01-2007, 12:19 AM
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The cheapest around is beach camera. They are Canon dealer. www.beachcamera.com

And don't forget to buy a filter.
Old 06-01-2007, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by stu46
Used Canon XT and Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 for under $900.

Investment is in the glass, not the body.
You could probably buy them both new for under a $1K.

What's the advantage of the XTI over the older XT?
Old 06-01-2007, 03:39 AM
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The ebay kits are a waste of $$$$ Most of the stuff included is pure junk. You're better off buying from B&H Photo, Adorama, or any reputable online dealer.
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Originally Posted by Sensi09
You could probably buy them both new for under a $1K.

What's the advantage of the XTI over the older XT?
Not much. 2 more megapixel, slightly better autofocus system, larger LCD. That's about it. THe other 'upgrades' aren't worth mentioning (self cleaning sensor... worthless)
Old 06-01-2007, 06:26 AM
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thanksx for the replies.
how about http://www.usaphotonation.com/produc...oduct_id=13477 getting this body for $379 and then getting sigma lens for about $250 and getting the kit myself? seems like most people are very happy with sigma lenses. i don't want to buy canon lenses then buy sigmas again.
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classic bait and switch

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/USA_Photo_Nation
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Originally Posted by Sudou
wow!!
thanks for the heads up!!
Old 06-01-2007, 06:43 AM
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one more question.
tamron or canon lenses?
canon or sigma lenses?
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If you are looking at the Xti, the best price I have seen on the camera body is here, http://www.expresscameras.com/ They are looking for $379 for the body, and offer a slue of kits at reasonable prices ($549 starting). I have had 2 friends that purchased this exact camera from this site, are very happy with their purchase, the camera was brand new, speedy deliver and clean transaction.

i am in the same boat you are, I am looking at this exact same camera and I am about 95% sure I am going to go with this site for, at least, the camera body.
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Originally Posted by VTMustard
If you are looking at the Xti, the best price I have seen on the camera body is here, http://www.expresscameras.com/ They are looking for $379 for the body, and offer a slue of kits at reasonable prices ($549 starting). I have had 2 friends that purchased this exact camera from this site, are very happy with their purchase, the camera was brand new, speedy deliver and clean transaction.

i am in the same boat you are, I am looking at this exact same camera and I am about 95% sure I am going to go with this site for, at least, the camera body.

yet the survey says

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Express_Cameras

0.45/10
Old 06-01-2007, 07:28 AM
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When buying from online. You MUST always always check resellerratings.com.

Watch out for deals that seems too good to be true.

Before I knew about resellerratings.com, I was a victim of bait and switch TWICE!

I suggest buying the XTi body and look into buying all around carry lens.

Search my thread...I recently purchased the XTi. I did all the pricing for you. The cheapest I've found online that is legit and Canon Authorized dealer.
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Originally Posted by Sudou
Didn't know about that ratings website until I read this thread, thanks for the advice and the link.

Funny though, those are the only negative comments I have heard about expresscamera.com; I know several people, offline, that have purchased from this website and have had no issues...well, back to drawing board, or at least back to more doing more research

Thanks again!
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maybe you might be better off with them by calling, that way they can't bait and switch. again, a big maybe
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Originally Posted by Advent7
The cheapest around is beach camera. They are Canon dealer. www.beachcamera.com
I am a fan of beachcamera. I've picked up my last 3 or so cameras from there.
Just received my XTi from them as well. Not going to promise it's the cheapest, but I definately was happy with the price and service.

Ordered on Wed Afternoon. Just received it Friday Morning.

http://www.resellerratings.com/store...Camera_Beachtr
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