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About This Page: This is a discussion on Computers/Tech/Photo within the LetsGoKings.com forums, at Los Angeles Kings Hockey Fan Forum. Originally Posted by nocturn
I used my old Nikon 70-210mm AF with really good results. I didnt notice any chopping. Not that I was looking.
I cant however use the
Not bad for a Nikon... Which version of 70-300 lens did you get? I heard it's worse than 70-210, which is of course understandable. Distortions at high zooms, slow AF, focus errors,...
I haven't had much time to do the research, but I'd like to have it before Tip-A-King next weekend.
My first inclination was to get the Canon Rebel XTi package with the crappy 18-55mm lens that comes with the package... Fully intending to eventually upgrade the lens.
Costco has it for $799, Best Buy has it for $899, but since I'm part of their stupid reward zone I get 12% off this weekend.
Does anyone have this model? Does anyone know where to get it cheaper? I'd rather to go a small business anyhow.
Anyone have recommendations for or against this model?
Any feedback you want to throw my way will be appreciated.
I plan to upgrade my 6.3 mp Rebel to the Xti very soon. I highly recommend the Rebel line. You can't go wrong. The 18-55 lens isn't as crappy as everyone says. It's a versatile, all around decent lense. I still use it, in addition to a Sigma 55-200. I just shot about 200 pics on a recent road trip. Here's a pic from it.
The Digital Rebel XTI goes for about as much as the Nikon D70. I have both. Check out www.shopsunshine.com, they're also on ebay. The packages ROCK!
Which do you prefer, out of curiousity?
Most people I know that own either are happy, but I deal with a lot of pro-photos and they're usually strictly Canon or Nikon, they use stuff like RebelXTI or D70 for family vacations, and get out the big boys for work.
I got the Rebel last year for my birthday. I love it. But I'm a Canon person.
I found it at Costco for $799 and they were running a $100 off promotion at the time so I bought mine for $699.
I actually like the lens it comes with, takes very good pictures and I'm a scrapbooker, so thats important. I plan on getting a couple of different lenses later this year, but I'm still having fun playing with all the options on this one and getting to know everything.
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Most people I know that own either are happy, but I deal with a lot of pro-photos and they're usually strictly Canon or Nikon, they use stuff like RebelXTI or D70 for family vacations, and get out the big boys for work.
I prefer the Rebel. My girlfriend prefers her Nikon. We're both photographers. She attends Brooks College of Photography. You really can't go wrong with either.
This will give you some good information on both. Nikon Canon
Canon has taken over the Digital Market. I linked an International Cinematographers Guild article the last time this subject came up and every still photographer interviewed recommended Canon over Nikon. Even the one who shoots all Nikon.
Thanks for all the helpful suggestions and links to great resources. I don't know if I'm any closer to making a decision on where to go, but thanks all the same.
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Which version of 70-300 lens did you get? I heard it's worse than 70-210, which is of course understandable. Distortions at high zooms, slow AF, focus errors,... 
