price or am I looking at getting one used? I'd prefer compact Flash since I have tons of cards left over from my Canon G5, so I guess a Canon DSLR would probably be best for me, eh?

I'm a DSLR noob, so what should I look for?

Pretty sure you won't find it for under $800 (after rebate). Used is a whole other story.

Used Canon Rebel w/ 18-55mm kit lens for $475
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 $65 new
Sigma 70-300mm Super APO DG f/4-5.6 $165 used

Nice starter package for just $705.

classifieds?

I takes SD cards, though, so you'd need to spring for new memory.

there now, but you can still find a few Rebels. The Sigma will apear now and again. You can always make a post for each item as WTB and you will get a lot of replies. Good luck.

now that all the x-mas presents are purchased I have an idea of what my budget is. Gotta have priorities though, the A4 gets new Snow tires (Hakki RSI's), then I treat myself to a DSLR and throw the G5 away (ebay it).

Thanks again.

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what you plan on shooting.

So, what do you plan on shooting?


Once you let us know, that will help us help you!

Cheers.

Mike S

auto shows, and vacation city/landscapes. I had a Canon Powershot Pro70 and currently have a Canon G5 with Speedlite 220EX. I've found that the G5 can't keep up with faster moving subjects and low light conditions.

with rebates it's around $860. Can't beat that with a stick.

for the 1.5X mag.

Mike S

$827.99 Canon Rebel XT 350D
$158.99 Canon 75-300 III EF Lens
$13.90 Shipping UPS
-$160 Canon Rebates
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$840.88 after MIR

Abes of Maine from well, NY and many have horror stories.

I recommend Robertsimaging.com in Indy, Camera World in Oregon or Calumet in Chicago.


Mike S

company, but still I think with rebates it turns out to be just over $900. Thanks for the recommendation. I think I'll try onecall.com or buy.com.

B&amp;H PhotoVideo
Amazon
Adorama
Calumet

any NON grey market gear and will ship it to you at about 20% the cost.

There is a reason Sports Illustrated and the entire Time Catalog, based in NY, deal with an Indianapolis based dealer.

Mike S

rebate lens. I think I will go with the 85mm f/1.8. I was going to just order everything from B&amp;H but I'll try giving Robert's a call.

Call Roberts (www.robertsimaging.com) and ask for Jodey.

Tell him Mike Stahlschmidt sent you and that you want my pricing!

He will help you out and what you get will be new, sealed, US market and delivered to you at a fair price.


Their used stuff is guaranteed, as well.

Mike S

20D, 50mm f/1.4 &amp; 85mm f/1.8. With the 17-85mm and 70-200mm f/4 I should be good for a while. I have to of course dump all my gear on FredMiranda or Ebay. I know I'm overlapping with my primes and zooms but I like the bokeh for portraits from the primes. I'll have to think about this and give Jodey a call this week. Thanks again.

he couldn't match B&amp;H price on the 20D. He said he would be losing money after credit card fees if he went lower than that. He matched the lenses. Not sure if this was retail or your pricing, but I didn't see much of a savings. He was really busy filling orders on the MarkII Ns that arrived finally. Thanks again...oh he wished you a Happy New Year!

-Ramon

is less.

Cheers.

Mike S

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