New Rebel XT

[DJL 232]

How nice, someone got drunk and their credit card was just a little too close at hand. Well, at least I left myself a note.

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[PhreeZone 15]

Nice.. you get the kit or just the body?

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[ltdiver 3]

That's cute.

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[DJL 232]

Well, my birthday was in December, it's my 29 and 3 months day!

Phree I got the kit. I'll have to get nice and sloshed again to get some proper lenses.

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[brenthutch 383]

I did the same thing this last fall. I watched the Penn State / Iowa game, downed several beers while watching my beloved Lions choke again. Unfortunately there was a camera store right across from the bar. I took a look at the 20D and pulled out my credit card right after I beheld what five frames per second was all about. No regrets though the camera rocks!

[eUrNiCc 0]

I just drooled over the XT at best buy today. It's considerably smaller than the 300D, and the refresh rate seems notably quicker as well.

Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age.

[DJL 232]

Yeah, when I pulled it out, I said, "Damn that's small." But the camera still looked pretty big next to it.

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[ltdiver 3]

Best Buy had their first one tonight. They didn't even have it on the shelf but searched their computer and found they -did- have one in stock. After some searching they found it and brought it out.

I agree with some who have posted. Smaller. Lighter. However, IMHO, the grip is too small and the dial a bit chinsey compared to other Canon products I've played with before.

Buttons are pretty tiny, too. Not built for anyone with fat fingers.

Think my next digital will be along the lines of the 20D.

ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[Stumpy 256]

To all UK people - Jessops have got them now. £698 with a kit lens. Or £748 body only. HUH?!!!

Had a quick play - REALLY small and light, seems pretty user friendly from the limited test i managed in 5 minutes at lunch!!!!

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[pepe 0]

Just got one... traded in the 10D. 1st impressions... FAST. Puts the 10D to shame. Hopefully it holds up in the air.

[garywainwright 0]

"To all UK people - Jessops have got them now. £698 with a kit lens"

Wait for 7dayshop to get them. They are currently selling the 300D at £449, 10D for £699 and 20D at £925 (i see these go for more than this on ebay all the time!)

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[Superfletch 1]

Bought one yesterday myself. Looks to be a super nice camera. I hope it holds up. I've never jumped stills before so this is going to be quite a learning experience for me. I'm excited and a little scared. I still can't believe I spent that much money. God I hope I get it back... hehehehehe

Gary "Superfletch" Fletcher
D-26145; USPA Coach, IAD/I, AFF/I
Videographer/Photographer

[velocityphoto 0]

pepe ! how much did ya get for your 10-d on the trade in?

A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................

[pepe 0]

let's just say... hang on to yours if you can. Less than an old Rebel.

[StevePhelps 0]

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I still can't believe I spent that much money. God I hope I get it back... hehehehehe

That may depend on how your video concession works at your DZ. At our small two cessna DZ, the DZO allows me to charge and keep whatever I want for stills. I get $25 for each video, and as of date I sell a disk of stills to the student for an additional $20. About 90% of the students want the stills (they see them when we land). So in my book I get $45 a video jump instead of the normal $25. Doesn't take long to pay for itself that way.

Good luck, be safe and have fun!

[velocityphoto 0]

AHH they beat ya up and took yer camera huh!!!! LOL!

A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................

[peterk 0]

What is the best price that people have found for the DigiRebel XT lately?

I've found $889..

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Peter
BASE - The Ultimate Victimless Crime