http://www.adammillerrealtor.com/slr-digital-cameras-canon-rebel/
Is this a good deal for a digital SLR camera? (Canon EOS Rebel XSi)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-Rebel-XSi-450D-Digital-SLR-Camera-NEW-5-Lens_W0QQitemZ290251397637QQihZ019QQcategoryZ31388QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
The reason why I’m getting this kit instead of some of the other ones is because I heard the 18-55mm EF-S lens isn’t a great lens, and this kit comes with some other ones. I’m not really sure, though, because I’m a beginner. Is this kit too advanced for me?
Oh yeah, and another question. As a beginner, is the XSi a good option for me? I have a friend that has the Canon EOS 40D, which was nice, but I’m not sure which is better to start with.
As LEM made clear, those “super” kits you get on ebay are a waste of your money. They sell you the cheapest lenses they can find and a bunch of crappy accessories all for an inflated price. I don’t have a problem with ebay but I do have a problem with those “kits”.
Who told you the 18-55 EF-S is a crappy lens? That lens actually comes in 5 versions but the XSi comes packaged with the newest ‘IS’ (image stabilization) version. That version of the lens is actually quite excellent for the money and would be great for a beginner.
As for XSi vs. 40D: I learned how to use an SLR on a 20D (earlier version of the 40D) and had no problem with it. You’ll probably do fine with either one. That being said, I’d get the XSi if I were you. The reason I say this is that you’re just getting into photography and the 40D is $400 more than the XSi. You could buy the 40D and get bored of photography and waste $1200. If you get the XSi you can learn on it and build up a stash of good lenses. If you decide you really like photography you can eventually upgrade to the 40D (or maybe 50D at that point) or even the 5D.
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