Camera Pros---Which is the best?

[Magic34]

I am looking for a new camera and wondering which is the best. I'll be using it for personal as well as business use. For business, it will be to photograph some things to put into print as marketing tools.
I really like the Canon Rebel XT 8.0 mp and you can change out the lens. Is $800 a good deal for this camera?
Is the Canon XLR 8.2 mp $600 better than the one listed above?
Thanks!

[YeLLowBoaT]

I am a real big fan of nikon. most of them use "normal" batterys and the memery cards are cheap compared to most. It sucks when you have to shell out 40-70 bucks for a battery.

[Magic34]

Please help....
What should I be looking for as a great camera?
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=111

[Magic34]

We just got the Canon Digital Rebel XT. Its a kick ass camera.
There are a couple sites I used to choose.
www.pbase.com Click on the Camera Database. You can view pictures of taken with almost any camera out there and compare.
http://www.dpreview.com/ Great resource for choosing a camera.
Forensic
Thanks. What additional lens did you get?

[blown428fe]

I have the Canon power shot A-95 and Im very happy with it. Not sure if Id buy a high end unit because it seems like they come out with new ones weekly.

[77charger]

Cant go wrong with the dig slr type.I have an older canon eos rebel 6.3 it will out shoot any point and shoot camera even the 8 pixel ones.The newer xts are pretty nice.You have the advantage of interchangable lenses too.have had it for 2 years and dont plan on changing yet
IMO go with the xt the price has dropped to baout 800 if you look around thats with the 18-55mm lens.Also there is a 1.6 ratio in dig vs 35mm example a 100mm lens is equal to a 160mm lens when used on the digital slr

[HOOTER SLED-]

I haven't bought one yet. But I am leaning towards a 300mm lens :crossx: The 18-55mm it came with isn't doing the job.
They say a 200mm lens on the Digital SLR camera is like a 300mm on a standard SLR.
Forensic
I have that lense for my 35mm Canon Rebel. It works great for those across the Channel shots. :crossx: My next step is the digital Rebel. 300mm. Great shots.

[77charger]

heres my dig slr at 300mm across a cove eos rebel 6.3 pixel 75-300 is f4.5 lens
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/15jul_aug_05_119.jpg

[HOOTER SLED-]

heres my dig slr at 300mm across a cove eos rebel 6.3 pixel 75-300 is f4.5 lens
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/15jul_aug_05_119.jpg
Yup, that's about the JIZZst of it. Ahhhhhh, I love nature photography. :crossx: :crossx:

[Magic34]

Damn, those lens are expensive.
Where is a good source to pick up a 300mm-400mm lens to use for sporting events (racing)?
For the Canon REbel XT, can you only use Canon lens?

[77charger]

check here for info.as for lenses there are other brands that can be used on a canon.Mine is not an L series cost me around 425 bucks.Alot i have read say that the 75-200L lens believe an f4(?)maybe a f2.8 seem to do good job for sports.Mine does a good job at the boat drags too but in an overcast day i need some more practice sunny days no prob.
I would really like to get a L series lens up to 400mm someday though my uncle has 2 of them and they are bitchen but then again if you dont know how to use them they are only as good as your skills
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1031

[riverracerx]

Oh, I thought you said "Camel Toes" not "Camera Pros" ??

[Magic34]

check here for info.as for lenses there are other brands that can be used on a canon.Mine is not an L series cost me around 425 bucks.Alot i have read say that the 75-200L lens believe an f4(?)maybe a f2.8 seem to do good job for sports.Mine does a good job at the boat drags too but in an overcast day i need some more practice sunny days no prob.
I would really like to get a L series lens up to 400mm someday though my uncle has 2 of them and they are bitchen but then again if you dont know how to use them they are only as good as your skills
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1031
This is cool
http://www.pbase.com/liquidstone/image/58528361/original

[TRUMP TIGHT]

Please help....
What should I be looking for as a great camera?
http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ProductCatIndexAct&fcategoryid=111
When looking for a camera you should try and find something to suit your needs. I assume it will be used a great deal out at the lake. For this I would suggest getting a 200mm lens. I have a 300mm but I dont shoot digital so there is a major price difference. For marketing a wide angle lens might be more usefull. The camera will most likely come with an 80mm lens so a wide angle might not fit your needs. Make sure the camera has some weight to it, if it is too light you will have a great deal of hand shake. I use a Cannon Rebel G (not digital) and a Nikon F3 (full manuel). My Cannon is a great point and shoot camera and the 300mm lens gets me right up in the middle of things! For about $800 the Cannon would be the way to go. My stepfather owns a photo shop so I print all my own pics, please understand I would not get the quality pics I get by going to Costco! Once you get your new camera take your pics to a perfessional phot shop, your color and lighting will be much better. Good luck and happy hunting!

[HOOTER SLED-]

Damn, those lens are expensive.
Where is a good source to pick up a 300mm-400mm lens to use for sporting events (racing)?
For the Canon REbel XT, can you only use Canon lens?
I think I paid about $300 for mine at Best Buy. I know you can go to a camera shop and spend a grip on other ones. BUt I think my 300mm does just fine. Just like the pic above.

[Riverat84]

pentax all the way baby! been using them since junior high.