camera confusion

shruti06 · Dec 11, 2010

im new to this forum..so hi everybody..i needed some help regarding getting a camera.since i like taking snaps....but the problem is that i dont know which camera to buy....i have seen a few canon ones... canon E50 , CANON E60 . CANON REBEL ( x1 or something) and a canon eos 450d,,,,all of them looked nice and were also comfortable in my hands..i dont know which one to buy.... i dont know what exactly to look for when i say that i am looking for a good camera. the only few things i know is that it should have a good resolution( if someone can explain what a good resolution is) , maybe more than 10mpx , HD , something which would make few pixels in the picture..i just know randomly.. so the ones i got to know through some research and friends were those mentioned above. Moreover since the christmas sale and boxers day n what not sale is on...i would like to buy them now.. n also from where can i get them..i saw wal-mart and future store had the same models. any other good place is the USA or Canada where i would get a good deal??
it would be of great help if u guys gave me a reply,,,this camera would also help me build a portfolio soon....

Ken Rockwell Fan · Dec 11, 2010

I don't shoot Canon but my friends that do highly recommend finding a used Canon 30D for a starter/entry level camera. Try and find one that comes with a lens for cheap, with a low shutter count.

sobolik · Dec 11, 2010

Forget it. You are no where close to the point of purchase. "i would like to buy them now" You are at the beginning phase of learning and research. Likewise you are no where near "this camera would also help me build a portfolio soon..."

Bitter Jeweler · Dec 11, 2010

sobolik said:
Forget it. You are no where close to the point of purchase. "i would like to buy them now" You are at the beginning phase of learning and research. Likewise you are no where near "this camera would also help me build a portfolio soon..."

:roll:

How helpful.

Shruti, the Canon XSI is a nice entry level camera that you can grow into.
Do your friends own Canons? If they do, I'd suggest sticking to the same brand just so you could borrow lenses.

shruti06 · Dec 11, 2010

yes i know..which is why the question..! the quicker i start ..the more i learn ...

shruti06 · Dec 11, 2010

what about the ones i mentioned..are they not good enough?

shruti06 · Dec 11, 2010

canon XSI ..is what i was thinking too..thank you..

reznap · Dec 11, 2010

shruti06 said:
canon E50 , CANON E60 . CANON REBEL ( x1 or something) and a canon eos 450d

Probably got the models mixed up a little. Most likely it's the:

Canon 60D
Canon 50D
Canon Rebel XTi: 400D (or something)
and the 450D is a Canon Rebel XSi

The 50 and 60 are higher end, magnesium alloy, larger bodied cameras. The 2 rebels are plastic, a little smaller, and a lot cheaper. An XSi is a great starter camera.. you can also find a T1i (500D) or T2i (550D - the newest Rebel) for around 600 and 700 dollars respectively.

All of those camera models above are 1.6x crop sensor cameras that will accept EF and EF-S mount lenses. A little more research and reading won't hurt though, it would be a shame for you to have buyers' remorse after such a large purchase.

I like to buy my stuff online. Amazon, b&h, adorama.. they're all good online retailers for photo gear and sometimes the reviews are pretty good.

Bagpiper · Dec 11, 2010

Bitter Jeweler said:
sobolik said:

Forget it. You are no where close to the point of purchase. "i would like to buy them now" You are at the beginning phase of learning and research. Likewise you are no where near "this camera would also help me build a portfolio soon..."

Click to expand...

:roll:

How helpful.

Shruti, the Canon XSI is a nice entry level camera that you can grow into.
Do your friends own Canons? If they do, I'd suggest sticking to the same brand just so you could borrow lenses.

Thanks for adding your comment. Is it me or am I finding too many sarcastic and unhelpful one liners in here. I joined here today and as a "newbie" I am saddened already by some comments I have read. I also detect the I'm an expert and your not attitude as well. Sheesh! I hope this is not a trend here.

Cheers
Jim

Ken Rockwell Fan · Dec 11, 2010

Bagpiper said:
Thanks for adding your comment. Is it me or am I finding too many sarcastic and unhelpful one liners in here. I joined here today and as a "newbie" I am saddened already by some comments I have read. I also detect the I'm an expert and your not attitude as well. Sheesh! I hope this is not a trend here.

Cheers
Jim

The interweb is full of different points of views. Just look past the ones you disagree with and remember every cloud always has a silver lining.

:thumbup:

Bagpiper · Dec 11, 2010

Ken Rockwell Fan said:
Bagpiper said:

Thanks for adding your comment. Is it me or am I finding too many sarcastic and unhelpful one liners in here. I joined here today and as a "newbie" I am saddened already by some comments I have read. I also detect the I'm an expert and your not attitude as well. Sheesh! I hope this is not a trend here.

Cheers
Jim

Click to expand...

The interweb is full of different points of views. Just look past the ones you disagree with and remember every cloud always has a silver lining.

:thumbup:

Agree with you 100% mate. Different view points are always good it's the delivery I get concerned about. Anyhoo don't want to go off topic too much here. Thanks for your comment mate. look forward to seeing you around.

Cheers
Jim

Bitter Jeweler · Dec 11, 2010

Bagpiper said:
Bitter Jeweler said:

sobolik said:

Forget it. You are no where close to the point of purchase. "i would like to buy them now" You are at the beginning phase of learning and research. Likewise you are no where near "this camera would also help me build a portfolio soon..."

Click to expand...

:roll:

How helpful.

Shruti, the Canon XSI is a nice entry level camera that you can grow into.
Do your friends own Canons? If they do, I'd suggest sticking to the same brand just so you could borrow lenses.

Click to expand...

Thanks for adding your comment. Is it me or am I finding too many sarcastic and unhelpful one liners in here. I joined here today and as a "newbie" I am saddened already by some comments I have read. I also detect the I'm an expert and your not attitude as well. Sheesh! I hope this is not a trend here.

Cheers
Jim

Is this in reference to SoBo's post?

Derrel · Dec 11, 2010

Seriously....I agree with sobolik's post...as a former camera salesman, the OP is in no way "ready to buy"....the OP is indeed "at the beginning stages" of a purchase decision....the OP doesn't even have a framework for what the choices even might possibly be...sorry, but the truth is the truth. My advice: go to a store, not an on-line forum, and examine, demo, and handle some cameras. An hour there will be worth a month here. You'll learn what models are for sale, and what feels good to you. Perhaps after a week or so, you'll be able to accurately determine what you think you like most. You need to decide on P&S, bridge, advanced compact, or d-slr, or micro 4/3, etc,etc. And a budget.

And sorry OP, but to quote myself: "A camera does not build the portfolio, just as a hammer does not build a house."

Bitter Jeweler · Dec 11, 2010

Isn't the op in the beginning stage of looking for a camera? Is that not what he is doing here?

Derrel · Dec 11, 2010

Bitter Jeweler said:
Isn't the op in the beginning stage of looking for a camera? Is that not what he is doing here?

Yes. And the OP's post is entitled "camera confusion". I used to sell photo/video for a living 5 days a week. I've sold so many cameras I cannot count...60-65-80-100 a month. The OP needs to at least dip a toe into the market before buying ANYTHING. A few hours in a couple of camera stores, or even an afternoon at a Best Buy or whatever the Canadian equivalent is, would be worth a MONTH on-line reading words.