price is currently showing at $699.88 w/ free shipping Canon XSI
after you go through MSN live cash back , you'll receive an extra 15% CashBack in your account, which brings the total down to (699.88 x .85) = $594.90
This is the lowest I've seen for this camera so far. Just recently ordered the acer aspire one from JR.com and shipping was fast.
*UPdate* sept 03, CashBack from msn live now is reduced to 6%, congrats to those that got in earlier!!
i hope this pricing stays or goes further down (along w/ the extra CashBack). I'll need to order this kit 2 weeks from now.
Not a bad deal at all now that it's under $600
zhutou
Shopaholic Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:13p
Hi, I am a DSLR newb. What's the major difference between this XSI and 40D? Is it worth a few more hundred bucks to get a 40D if it's much better? Thanks in advance.
jonnythan
Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:18p
40D is better, definitely. But not that much better.
And the 40D is a lot bigger and heavier. Some people like that. I don't.
Picture quality between them will be virtually identical, as will focusing performance. The 40D has:
Bigger, better viewfinder Higher FPS with a bigger buffer Top LCD Slightly higher shutter sync
That's about it. Personally, I'd take the XSi over the 40D if they were the same price just because of the ergonomics. I guess I have relatively small hands and like a lightweight camera.
The XSi with the new 18-200mm IS lens would be a *bitchin* "everyday, everywhere" kinda setup.
zhutou
Shopaholic Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:28p
Thanks for you informative answer. So this kit comes with the standard (non-IS) lens? How much does the IS lens cost? Thanks a lot
jonnythan said: 40D is better, definitely. But not that much better.
And the 40D is a lot bigger and heavier. Some people like that. I don't.
Picture quality between them will be virtually identical, as will focusing performance. The 40D has:
Bigger, better viewfinder Higher FPS with a bigger buffer Top LCD Slightly higher shutter sync
That's about it. Personally, I'd take the XSi over the 40D if they were the same price just because of the ergonomics. I guess I have relatively small hands and like a lightweight camera.
The XSi with the new 18-200mm IS lens would be a *bitchin* "everyday, everywhere" kinda setup.
OK - I own them both, as well as a 1d Mark 2 and 1ds. I use these cameras a lot and while I agree with this post concerning the "differences", there is no way the focusing performance of any Rebel class camera compares to that of the 40d. Focusing with the 40d is every bit as good as the 1d Mark 2 in MOST circumstances.
That said, I couldn't agree more that the new 18-200mm IS will be a great addition to the ef-s lens line!
How long the MS Live Cash Back take? Anybody had experience with it?
GMaxx
Addicted Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 12:53p
I'm a newbie too when it comes to dslr.
I've got this camera on my list and will be purchasing a dslr soon.
I wanted to get everybody's advice on this camera against the Nikon d60 and Olympus E-520.
I want the camera to take nice shots without really having to play too much with the settings. I really don't anticipate buying anymore lenses then the one that comes with the camera. My budget is about $700-$900.
Please give your thoughts as to which one you think is better for my purposes.
how do you like the camera for everyday shooting? ease of use, comfort grip? (im intending to buy this as a gift my gf, and she's very new to this dslr realm)
jonnythan
Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:06p
Kapytalyst said: OK - I own them both, as well as a 1d Mark 2 and 1ds. I use these cameras a lot and while I agree with this post concerning the "differences", there is no way the focusing performance of any Rebel class camera compares to that of the 40d. Focusing with the 40d is every bit as good as the 1d Mark 2 in MOST circumstances.
That said, I couldn't agree more that the new 18-200mm IS will be a great addition to the ef-s lens line!
From what I'm told, the AF systems in the 450D and 40D are virtually identical, representing a big upgrade in AF performance for the Rebel line.
I might be wrong though.
jonnythan
Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:09p
FatherTed said: Kapytalyst said:
That said, I couldn't agree more that the new 18-200mm IS will be a great addition to the ef-s lens line!
If you want to call a $750 lens which does not even have USM a 'great addition'. Sorry...but Canon dropped the ball on this one. MSRP of $699, which is $40 over the current MSRP and $50-$60 over the current street price of the non-USM Nikon 18-200mm VR.
Which means street price after the initial frenzy will be the same as the Nikon version.
I too wish it had USM, but that would make for a much more expensive lens. And a bigger and heavier lens.
I have XSI and 20D. XSI isn't as good as 20D although it has much higher Megapixel. Especially for portrait, 20D is way better. 50D (replacement of 40D) is coming, body only is only $1200. I got XSI from live.com CashBack, it was $581 for body only without tax.
jonnythan
Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:16p
The 50D is not a 40D replacement. It's a complement. They will both continue to be produced by Canon.
Out of curiosity, what about the 20D makes it better for portraits?
zhutou said: Hi, I am a DSLR newb. What's the major difference between this XSI and 40D? Is it worth a few more hundred bucks to get a 40D if it's much better? Thanks in advance.
nevus said: zhutou said: Hi, I am a DSLR newb. What's the major difference between this XSI and 40D? Is it worth a few more hundred bucks to get a 40D if it's much better? Thanks in advance.
zhutou said: Thanks all for your suggestion. I think I will go with the XSI. Can you recommend some good lenses to go along? Thanks.
Before anyone make any suggestion, can you tell us what type of photos you are planning to take? (like sports, portrait, structures, macros ...) And how much you would like to spend on lenses?
zhutou
Shopaholic Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:50p
basically protrait,landscape for travelling. Macros will be nice,too, but not a must at this moment. If there is a good walk-around lens that I can buy and won't cost more than this kit, it will be great.Thanks. Longbean said: zhutou said: Thanks all for your suggestion. I think I will go with the XSI. Can you recommend some good lenses to go along? Thanks.
Before anyone make any suggestion, can you tell us what type of photos you are planning to take? (like sports, portrait, structures, macros ...) And how much you would like to spend on lenses?
cgirda
New Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:54p
Followed the link "MSN live CashBack". Placed an order for XSi in J&R. Haven't seen any CashBack e-mail from MSN yet. Do I need to have hotmail account. I am using gmail account.
zhutou
Shopaholic Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:55p
it takes some time to show up cgirda said: Followed the link "MSN live CashBack". Placed an order for XSi in J&R. Haven't seen any CashBack e-mail from MSN yet. Do I need to have hotmail account. I am using gmail account.
cgirda
New Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 1:55p
Followed the link "MSN live CashBack". Placed an order for XSi in J&R. Haven't seen any CashBack e-mail from MSN yet. Do I need to have hotmail account. I am using gmail account.
cgirda said: Followed the link "MSN live CashBack". Placed an order for XSi in J&R. Haven't seen any CashBack e-mail from MSN yet. Do I need to have hotmail account. I am using gmail account.
i have never seen a double post with a reply sandwiched in between it. its like magic!
zhutou
Shopaholic Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 2:00p
Bravo!
verklempt said: cgirda said: Followed the link "MSN live CashBack". Placed an order for XSi in J&R. Haven't seen any CashBack e-mail from MSN yet. Do I need to have hotmail account. I am using gmail account.
i have never seen a double post with a reply sandwiched in between it. its like magic!
cgirda said: Followed the link "MSN live CashBack". Placed an order for XSi in J&R. Haven't seen any CashBack e-mail from MSN yet. Do I need to have hotmail account. I am using gmail account.
you first have to sign up w/ a hotmail/live/msn account
i suggest you cancel that order and do it over
sign up, sign in, and then make the purchase through msn live portal
yaocc
New Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 2:22p
Does this lens has Image Stabilizer ?
g3cK0
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 2:39p
^-- lolcat
jonnythan
Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 2:44p
zhutou said: Thanks all for your suggestion. I think I will go with the XSI. Can you recommend some good lenses to go along? Thanks.
The kit lens is excellent. It has IS.
The EF-S 55-250mm IS lens is an excellent, inexpensive ($260 or so) telephoto lens to supplement the telephoto end.
The EF 50mm F/1.8 II is another great lens. It's under $100, and it's an excellent performer. It's on my Rebel 90% of the time, even though I own the 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS. I love the large aperture.
zhutou said: Thanks all for your suggestion. I think I will go with the XSI. Can you recommend some good lenses to go along? Thanks.
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Its image quality rivals some of the Canon L lenses and it is only $400.
zhutou
Shopaholic Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 3:28p
what's the 18-200mm IS lens people are all talking about? I searched and only found one Tamron one which costs about $700. Is that the one you guys are talking about?
garycoleman said: zhutou said: Thanks all for your suggestion. I think I will go with the XSI. Can you recommend some good lenses to go along? Thanks.
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8
Its image quality rivals some of the Canon L lenses and it is only $400.
jonnythan
Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 3:30p
zhutou said: what's the 18-200mm IS lens people are all talking about? I searched and only found one Tamron one which costs about $700. Is that the one you guys are talking about?
It's brand new. Just announced. Not on the market yet. Not sure how good the IQ is, but given the outstanding quality of the new 18-55mm IS and 55-250mm IS lenses, it is assumed that it will be excellent as well.
Conambo said: Anyone know if the Xsi can handle new 30mb/sec Extreme III cards? So far I heard only the D90 can support 30mb/sec. It doesn't take CF cards, only SD/SDHC.
Conambo
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 27, 2008 @ 4:08p
bigsmooth said: Conambo said: Anyone know if the Xsi can handle new 30mb/sec Extreme III cards? So far I heard only the D90 can support 30mb/sec. It doesn't take CF cards, only SD/SDHC.
40D has ISO3200 and higher pixel density over XSi resulting in better low light performance. But the price of 40D is very close to Nikon D90 with seems like a better camera. I shoot with XTi and Olympus E520, I like the Oly for its better handling and in body stablization and availblity for highy quality, reasonability priced Zuiko lenses like 14-54mm F2.8/2.5 which is every good as $1000 Canon EF 24-104 F4L IS.
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