SimonBones 1 #1 December 13, 2009 So after my car got broken into and my Rebel XT w/Sigma 15mm lens was stolen, I'm in the market to buy a new camera and lens. After reading around the forums, I think I'm settling on the Rebel XSi and another Sigma 15mm lens. Before I commit and hit the checkout button, I figured I'd get some feedback and see if anyone has any alternative suggestions. Or maybe just some encouragement. Kissing lots of money away here. If anyone objects to this union, let them speak now or forever hold their peace...108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #2 December 13, 2009 Hey Boner! How much are you paying total, if you don't mind me asking? Make sure you get a good deal and go through a reputable site. Check slickdeals.net for hot deals... I got a pretty good one on a T1i recently but it was a lot of work that involved buying an extra $450 printer to make it a combo deal, getting a $400 rebate, and selling the printer on eBay for $200, which in the end dropped $150 off the price of the T1i. Canon has rebates pretty regularly. Nothing wrong with the XSi though, I'm not sure what the differences are other than a few pixels, but I know a lot of people use them and love them.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #3 December 13, 2009 I'm looking at about $500 for the camera body and $600 for the lens. I'm sure there are some extra expenses for the cards and shit. What do you think Matt? Thumbs up? Or cutaway?108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 0 #4 December 13, 2009 That sounds like a fair price. Sleep on it if you want... but you have to pull the trigger sooner or later. www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zymurdoo 0 #5 December 13, 2009 Just purchased an XSi after waffling between the T1i and XS for awhile. Both the XSi and T1i use the same sized CMOS sensor. From what I could gather reading camera reviews, by packing more pixels onto the same sized sensor you will have more noise in certain situations. I am far from a DSLR expert but I felt that unless I really wanted the video option the XSi will do well for me. I ended up picking up the Kit with the 18-55 lens and the 55-250 lens for $625.Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #6 December 13, 2009 QuoteFrom what I could gather reading camera reviews, by packing more pixels onto the same sized sensor you will have more noise in certain situations. From what I remember on my XT, you could turn down the size of the photo. I wonder if doing that would reduce this noise. I'd be willing to sacrifice an Mp or two for a better pic. But screw that cheap lens shite. I still have a couple non wide angle lenses around that weren't in the bag that got stolen.108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zymurdoo 0 #7 December 13, 2009 I hear you on the cheap lenses but this is my first DSLR and I couldn't stomach the sigma price tag. I will certainly upgrade after I pay off the current set-up. (and replace my aging HC90 and build my CCM and...)Blue Skies, Soft Docks and Happy Landings! CWR #23 (It's called CRW, add an e if you like, but I ain't calling it CFS. FU FAI!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parachutist 1 #8 December 13, 2009 Quote Nothing wrong with the XSi though, I'm not sure what the differences are other than a few pixels, but I know a lot of people use them and love them. Only thing I dislike about the XSI is the fact Canon went to SD card. SD cards are fine. They work great. But the XSI has a flimsy door covering the card. If the cover pops open, there's a switch that turns off the camera... which of course sucks in freefall. Sure, all you gotta do is gaffer tape it in place, but I never needed to do that with canon's CF card covers. After about 300 jumps my XSI door's latch got loose & started popping open. After about 450 the bottom part of the hinge on that door broke. I'm not very hard on my camera either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #9 December 13, 2009 Where are you buying from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #10 December 13, 2009 Probably B&H or Amazon108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #11 December 16, 2009 ok! i've always been superpleased with customer service and delivery times at B&H! when i got my 500mm it took four days from order was placed until it arrived at my door! Pretty good for such a large item! Their prices are pretty good to! saved $3000 on that as opposed to getting it retail here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #12 December 16, 2009 I would much rather go with the tokina 10-17mm, you can go wider or zoom, i only shoot with a 10 on it! Check out some of my shots on the picture thread at the end!! You wont be disappointed, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #13 December 16, 2009 I seriously doubt Teigen is jumping with a 500mm lens . You could get some nice exit shots from the ground with it though. "If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinjin 0 #14 December 16, 2009 i would not recommend the tokina.. if you gonna go that route, spend a little more and get the canon 10-22. it is significantly better. i would even say get the canon 15 over the sigma 15, it will be worth it. imho.dont let life pass you by Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #15 December 16, 2009 I had the canon 15mm and it wasnt wide enough, i had the canon 10-22 and it was too heavy and too long for my liking, i think the tokina beats them both by a longshot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Teigen 0 #16 December 16, 2009 Haha no! but i use it alot for Ground to Air BASE photos! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
