Buying A Digital Camera For My Specific Needs...

[Whubee]

I agree with what mixedup and politik have said. To add to it, if you are obsessive then make sure you get a brand that you really plan to stick with. I wouldn't want to buy the pentax and sink a few thousand into lenses and then decide to make the switch to a Nikon or Canon. You would be sitting on a bunch of lenses that you cant use. Yes, you may be able to use 3rd party mounts to use the lens's but you would lose some functionality, like, Auto Focus.

[mixedupmacandpc]

My last purchase (g10) was from adorama, and i ws pleased with shipping time (it had to be precise, as my so was traveling in the usa at the time) and pleased with the price - at that moment. however, the very next week they dropped the price, and then again this week. i guess buying cameras is like buying stock these days...

[Edited on 12/22/2008 by mixedupmacandpc]

[FreemanPhoto]

OK all, I think I am ready. I am going to buy the Canon 450D XSi. And since I am on a budget (and will want to buy a memory card, tripod, and probably a book on the thing), I am just going to stick with the base lens for now.

The best price I have found (from a company that I have heard is reputable) is $635 through Abesofmaine.com. Has anyone used them or know of a place I should check for a better price from a company I can trust?

Thanks!

[mkeefe]

According to Amazon, they sell it for:

Amazon.com: $634.95

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-...0947694&sr=8-1

under More Buying Options.

Matt

[Edited on 1/3/2009 by mkeefe]

[FreemanPhoto]

Now that might work. Except, they are out of stock until Jan 10th. Not bad. I just didnt want to buy from a third party on there, which is what I was seeing when I searched on there.

[mkeefe]

The first link under "More Buying" is Amazon direct Their site can be confusing
at times.. I have to admit.

Matt

[mixedupmacandpc]

I've bought from Abesofmaine (but almost a decade ago). highly recommended.

[FreemanPhoto]

OK, one more question before I take the plunge:

I am trying to decide if I should just get the stock lens, or get the lens separate. I am buying the Canon 450d XSi. I can get the stock lens camera kit for $650. If I can stay within the $650-750 range, I would consider buying lens and camera separately. For instance, I know the 50mm 1.8 is only around $100.

My main focus is shooting people and especially faces (I want immense detail on the faces: pores and peach fuzz), shot in outside locations. I want to capture and save a library of skies, textured walls, etc., to interswap backgrounds, as needed.

With that it in mind what would you all recommend?

Thanks, yet again.