I highly doubt that those are legitimate prices unless you have some sort of super secret hookup, and in which case you would not be asking these questions.
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Pulling Trigger for Canon Rebel XTi but need some last minute advice...
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I highly doubt that those are legitimate prices unless you have some sort of super secret hookup, and in which case you would not be asking these questions.
No super secret hookup. Just google and some investigative work. It's very easy to find good deals.
Do you have any specific recommendations for a digital photography book? Are there one or two authors that are clearly head-and-shoulders above the others?
Thanks!
No, you're getting screwed. Let me guess... is it from
ShopCartUSA.com
PricingDepot.com
lowpricedigital.com
Or any variant? Those are not legitimate deals in any way, shape or form. $400 for a used XTi body is a great deal, those are impossible.
Juanster, you got a fine deal too. KKat doesn't have a deal, he's got a scam.
It's not like we want to rain on your parade but it has bait and switch written all over it.
If you do get it at that price, great but I'll watch my credit card statement closely.
And here's a quote from The-Digital-Picture.com which seems appropriate. Replace the word lens with camera.
If you do get it at that price, great but I'll watch my credit card statement closely.
And here's a quote from The-Digital-Picture.com which seems appropriate. Replace the word lens with camera.
Ok all I had to read was Rebel XTi for $300 to realize its a scam. Please, before you buy, check www.resellerratings.com. There are soooo many photography scam sites out there. General rule: If its less $$$ then what BH Photo or Adorama offer it for its a scam.
Usually what these scam sites will do is after you buy it, they call you to "Verify your account" and some fast talking upseller gets on the line and lies to you saying things like "Thats the model that doesnt come with the battery, the battery is this much more" then talks you into a fake mack photo warranty etc etc.
Usually what these scam sites will do is after you buy it, they call you to "Verify your account" and some fast talking upseller gets on the line and lies to you saying things like "Thats the model that doesnt come with the battery, the battery is this much more" then talks you into a fake mack photo warranty etc etc.
Ooo and some tips:
I didnt read the whole post but I saw some questions about photog books and I thought Id chime in cause it sounds like your new:
- Fancy gear will not make you a better photog, only practice and patience will as well as harsh, real constructive criticism. For that post your images on www.fredmiranda.com. You will learn a lot from the people there.
-DONT use auto modes ever on your camera. The only way to learn is to dive straight into the "creative modes" (Aperature/Shutter priority modes are good to start in, then move to manual mode).
-Understand light. Lighting is more important then anything in my opinion. Without good light its hard to get a good picture.
-Practice practice practice!
I didnt read the whole post but I saw some questions about photog books and I thought Id chime in cause it sounds like your new:
- Fancy gear will not make you a better photog, only practice and patience will as well as harsh, real constructive criticism. For that post your images on www.fredmiranda.com. You will learn a lot from the people there.
-DONT use auto modes ever on your camera. The only way to learn is to dive straight into the "creative modes" (Aperature/Shutter priority modes are good to start in, then move to manual mode).
-Understand light. Lighting is more important then anything in my opinion. Without good light its hard to get a good picture.
-Practice practice practice!
WOOHOOO
Just got the camera. Funny, doesn't look like a scam. There was a wolf camera nearby so I went there to buy a remote switch (for fireworks type shots) and the guy there said it's definitely a legit camera (as if I was concerned).
Lots of switches and settings to learn, but I like the software to change the settings. I can see I'll be up late tonight playing with this for a while.
Picked up a 4g card rather than the 8g. One of our businessness managers has a nikon and we're gonna play point and shoot tomorrow.
FYI, that scam site sold it to me for $459.00. Yah (holding camera in hand) looks like a scam. Yah (product registered with Canon 5mins ago) Canon said it wasn't a legit Xti either /sarcasmoff. I know you take your chances with sites like this, I'm not ignorant on the web, I DO DO MY HOMEWORK BEFORE BUYING FROM ONLINE MERCHANTS. But considering people in our office have bought from them before including an ~$1k nikon plus lens, I figured you didn't know what you were talking about, actually I didn't see your post until AFTER I had my camera in my hand. And yes, it has all the items that are supposed to be included, and as stated earlier, it's even registered so the serial number is valid and I called the 1-800 to confirm.
Again, I DO my homework.
Good for you. I think you'll like the XTi. It really is a nice camera.
As for the choice of merchant and the subsequent debate, please don't get defensive. I think the people on this forum were only looking out for you. To be fair, you stated that the XTi was $300 for the body and $420 for the entire kit. That set off some red flags since most of the reputable dealers sell the XTi for a lot more. Amazon charges $530.
That $460, price, did you get the 18-55 IS or the standard 18-55?
Congrats on the purchase. You're going to love it.
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We're just trying to look out for you. Where did you get it from? I'm sure everyone would appreciate the hook up, I know I would buy one at $300 for the body.
I'm not "suspicious" because he said he got it but I really want to know where. I PM'd and have not heard anything.
I just purchased the XTi kit off Dell for $489 on 3/9/08 and thought I got a hell of a deal. 
That was with $210 off the $699.00 original price. Price is now $589.00.
I found the price through the tech bargain sites. I use http://dealio.com, http://dealcatcher.com, http://passwird.com, and http://techbargains.com.
*found the price on passwird. The deal is "dead" now.
That was with $210 off the $699.00 original price. Price is now $589.00.
I found the price through the tech bargain sites. I use http://dealio.com, http://dealcatcher.com, http://passwird.com, and http://techbargains.com.
*found the price on passwird. The deal is "dead" now.
I found a used 20D functional and in good condition with fairly low clicks for $380. It seems like a good deal to me.