jason_rickey

if interested in selling, I'm looking to purchase. thanks

thanks guys. I have also found "exposures" on itunes. I can't remember the author but its also good. I'll check out Martin Baily too. thanks again. My camera should be getting here on monday.

thanks

I've been looking around for a podcast for photography fundementals and XTI

basics. I have found a couple on ITunes and was wondering if anyone else has a

lead on them. I need to brush up on SLT basics like ISO, Fstop shutter speet

ect. I prefer video podcast but am interested in audio also.thanks

Unfortunetly we have to start somewhere. Key word is start. I plan on expanding my tools. Money up front is tough when you don't get to use the toy until you get everything you want.

whats a op?

Good point Mr. Carey. It came down to cost and functionality. I was not ready to spend the money to get what "You and I" really want but needed to compromise. I wanted to get a camera and be able to use it or as Mr Huerta stated, start practicing with. The way I see it the body cost around $540. For the extra $60 I got a lens that I can start using the camera with until I get the lens that are on everyones wish lists. Your and everyones input has not fallen on deaf ears although not followed as of today. Don't be so insulted.

I decided on the basic kit model. Body and 18-55 usm with out IS. $600.60 delivered. I decided to hold of on the 18-55 IS lens and will save up for a zoom lens with it. It seems a little more applicable to the zoom lenses. Thanks for all of your help. This site allowed me to feel a little more confortable with the purchase.

I found this lens on Amazon. EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS SLR Lens. Its a IS but does not have USM. I take it its still AF but no the best motor (usm) to do the job?

awsome input. thanks for the quick responses. I'm thinking of the IS for the wife aspect. She is a point and shoot person and I was thinking the IS would help with her a little when taking shot of the kids running around. I'm a little concerned with the slow speed of the zoom but you get what you pay for. thanks and keep it coming if theres more, which I'm sure there is.

I'm really new to photography. I took a class in high school and am very

interested in it but with little experience. I am going to purchase a rebel

XTi and have been looking at the "kits" from Coscto, Amazon and others. I'm

getting ready to pull the trigger on the kit offered by Andromina due to the

recommendations from this site. Then I started thinking about buying the

components seperately compared to together. The kit is this;

KIT INCLUDES 3 PRODUCTS:

<#1> Canon Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera (Black) +

<#2> Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens [Outfit] PLUS +

<#3> Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens

ALL BRAND NEW Items with all Manufacturer-supplied Accessories + Full Canon USA

Warranties.

I plan on taking pictures of family stuff. Kids at play, sports and some

senery stuff.

My question is should I buy the kit with the kit lens or buy the body and EF 18-

55 lens now and save up for the zoom lens with the IS? I'm not completely sure

of what the offered zoom lens is being offered above but it looks to me that

neither of them are IS (what does EF-S mean?). Thanks for your input. By the

way I'm trying to stay under $850 for my first purchase.