Canon Rebel XTi

[Matt 181]

I want to get into photography and I was wondering if the Canon Rebel XTi is a good beginner camera to start off with.

 

[Big Mike]

Welcome to the forum.

That would be a great camera for any beginner.

 

[subimatt]

Its a great camera to learn with.

 

[SergioG]

You might want to buy it without the lens though, and do a bit of research and buy the lens separately. I did the mistake of buying it with the lens and they're not that great. You can still get some very good shots with it, so don't get me wrong.

 

[Stine]

are you talking about the stock lens that comes with this camera Sergio? I'm thinking of getting this camera as well. I'm a beginner as well and have been searching the formums for advice on a camera. This one seems to be a hit... I want to take all types of pictures action/still/landscape.... is the stock lens not as good as others... what are some good lens to look for?

 

[Sideburns]

The kit 18-55 lens is garbage to be honest...I mean...if you need a zoom, it's ok...but as soon as I bought a cheap ($120CAD) 50mm 1.8 Canon I never touched the kit lens again.

I'd recommend the 50 1.8 from canon if you guys just want to learn...it's a great lens. Very fast, and you can get lots of shots you otherwise wouldn't get because of low light.

 

[DSLR noob]

Love mine. Has never let me down. Always gets the job I need done (you have to know how to use it right, took me 2 months to get "good" but I'mmlearning daily. You'll get the hang of it. Enjoy.