Canon for Christmas

[Cave Man]

Ok. So would you say that it is worth the extra cash? It could be something to upgrade to later on I suppose.

Unless you're planning to shoot sports (where the XTi's focusing system would really pay dividends), I'd just go with the XT. I have it as my second body and don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. Lovesong's right - spend the extra money on the lens(es).

 

[mr.light]

Unless you're planning to shoot sports (where the XTi's focusing system would really pay dividends), I'd just go with the XT. I have it as my second body and don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. Lovesong's right - spend the extra money on the lens(es).

Our daughter is a Figure Skater and she will likely be a favorite subject for a while. Will the XT handle the movement OK?

 

[compuwar]

Our daughter is a Figure Skater and she will likely be a favorite subject for a while. Will the XT handle the movement OK?

Skating rinks tend to have notoriously bad light. AF will likely be a challenge w/o focus assist, and you'll be looking at heavy, expensive, fast glass pretty quickly. The money you save on the XT will start to help ease the pain of a 70-200mm f/2.8... It's a lot cheaper to have the kid take up an outdoor afternoon sport

 

[mr.light]

Thanks Everyone!

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I've decided to go with the Rebel XT.

 

[poopyhead]

you might also want to look into a magic lantern guide (book or dvd) to go with whatever camera you get. It walks you through everything if you are new to dslrs and has much better instructions than the manuals that come with the camera

 

[mr.light]

you might also want to look into a magic lantern guide (book or dvd) to go with whatever camera you get. It walks you through everything if you are new to dslrs and has much better instructions than the manuals that come with the camera

I will do that. Thanks!