Camera advice

[Kelly Grannell]

Just get Canon Digital Rebel. Forget about the kit lens (both Canon's and Nikon's kit lens are garbage). You can get the body only for around $700 (if not less) and get a Sigma 18-200mm lens for about $500.

Total is $100 more than the Nikon equivalent, but you will only need one lens for your trips and in most cases will never have to change lens (which then may cause dust to enter the camera body and get stuck on the sensor).

If you want to go a tad cheaper (and still with better lens than the Nikon 18-70) just get the Sigma 18-125 lens. I think it's only about $350. Totalling $50 less than if you get a Nikon with its lens.

For better insights I recommend http://www.fredmiranda.com or http://www.dpreview.com

 

[pattyT]

I agree -
My lense are all Sigma -

 

[kitn]

Are you talking about the sigma lens set? Or is there a lens that is 18-200. I am having trouble locating the 18-200. Thanks

 

[scrapperjill]

Just get Canon Digital Rebel. Forget about the kit lens (both Canon's and Nikon's kit lens are garbage). You can get the body only for around $700 (if not less) and get a Sigma 18-200mm lens for about $500.

Total is $100 more than the Nikon equivalent, but you will only need one lens for your trips and in most cases will never have to change lens (which then may cause dust to enter the camera body and get stuck on the sensor).

If you want to go a tad cheaper (and still with better lens than the Nikon 18-70) just get the Sigma 18-125 lens. I think it's only about $350. Totalling $50 less than if you get a Nikon with its lens.

For better insights I recommend http://www.fredmiranda.com or http://www.dpreview.com

You've got to be able to find a better deal for the Canon Rebel than $700 for just the body...the whole Rebel with lense kit is between $750-799.

 

[Kelly Grannell]

that's right. I'm just stating very worst case scenario. Even by that standard the Canon 300D is still cheaper than the Nikon. On top of that you can get a battery grip (for long trips, up to 800 shots) which is not even an option on the Nikon.

 

[OurDogCisco]

http://www.dpreview.com

I highly recommend this site too. There is tons of information so, it might take awhile to weed through it all. I think, if you are thinking about buying digital you really need decide if you can. I can't tell you how many people I've met that have bought digital but don't have the computer capabilities to upload pictures to their PC (i.e. not enough computer memory). If you are using dialup forget about getting a digital camera. Unless you are willing to go to store and upload them at the store. I'm not really into printing my own pictures just because I take way too many and I find the online stores can do them way cheaper. I do on occasion print pictures that I need to finish a scrapbook page.

I love digital but hated my camera's lag time. I bought a Olympus almost 4 years ago. Nowerdays, I understand the lag time has improved considerable. But not enough for me to buy another. I ended up getting a Digital SLR from Olympus that was under $1000 for the body and Lens. It is the Olympus Evolt. And, I love it. It is very easy to use. More for the beginner.

Anyways, this can be a huge investment so, I'd check out that site and even go to a camera store and talk to someone. This way you can best determine what is your preference.

Tina