CSNbbs

Hey!

I am about to buy a new Canon XT (digital SLR). I have been looking around trying to get the best price and I thought, maybe... just maybe.... there is a Blazer fan out there with some connections. I have been to most of the common sites looking at prices. Do any of you have any connections of where I could buy a camera and save a little dough? It looks like the best deal I can find is about $840 w/out a lens or $930 w/ the basic 18-55 mm lens.

Later!

BTR

Why in the world do you need a $1000 camera? :huh:

Hmmmm...

Perhaps to take quality digital photographs of things?

I'm guessing what LJ's reply is:

"Because a $1000 camera takes high-resolution pictures."

Was I close?

Guess what, LJMoron. My $300 camera takes high-res pictures, too.

Yet another incident of namecalling when someone responds to one of your ridiculous comments.

Imagine that.

BlazerSax Wrote:Why in the world do you need a $1000 camera? :huh:

Is it any of your business?

Memphis Blazer Wrote:

BlazerSax Wrote:Why in the world do you need a $1000 camera?  :huh:

Is it any of your business?

Did anyone ask you?

Please try not to derail my thread. Your $300 camera may be 8 megapixel (I doubt it) but it isn't an SLR I can assure you.

Why do you need a late model Mustang? A Hyundai would get you back and forth to school for a fraction of what you pay....

BTR Wrote:Hey!

I am about to buy a new Canon XT (digital SLR). I have been looking around trying to get the best price and I thought, maybe... just maybe.... there is a Blazer fan out there with some connections. I have been to most of the common sites looking at prices. Do any of you have any connections of where I could buy a camera and save a little dough? It looks like the best deal I can find is about $840 w/out a lens or $930 w/ the basic 18-55 mm lens.

Later!

BTR

those are about what the prices run on WWW://KEH.COM so i doubt you will find a much better deal at a reputable dealer unless you get lucky and hit a sale.

BlazerSax Wrote:I'm guessing what LJ's reply is:

"Because a $1000 camera takes high-resolution pictures."

Was I close?

Guess what, LJMoron. My $300 camera takes high-res pictures, too.

sax after this thread i dont want to ever hear you complain about being picked on again. you deserve everything you get.

BTR, I talked to a buddy today who works at a camera shop in Atlanta. For what it's worth, he said that you will be lucky to beat those prices.

BTR Wrote:Hey!

I am about to buy a new Canon XT (digital SLR).  I have been looking around trying to get the best price and I thought, maybe... just maybe.... there is a Blazer fan out there with some connections.  I have been to most of the common sites looking at prices.  Do any of you have any connections of where I could buy a camera and save a little dough?  It looks like the best deal I can find is about $840 w/out a lens or $930 w/ the basic 18-55 mm lens.

Later!

BTR

You should look at the Nikon D 70. With the new Nikons hitting the market the old D 70's are going for $1,000 (i edited the price after i decided i did not trust the site with that price) with a 17-80mm NIKKOR lens. Its a 6.1 instead of 8 but the nikor lenses are better than the cannon. I think it would be worth reading up on and the fact that its compatable with other Nikkor lenses gives you much more versatility.


Key Features:

» 6.1-megapixel effective recording
» AF-S DX 18-70mm Zoom-Nikkor f/3.5-4.5 lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 27-105mm)
» compatible with AF, AF-S and DX Nikkor lenses
» 1-13/16" color LCD
» SLR viewfinder (with diopter adjustment)
» 5-point autofocus
» focus screen with on-demand gridlines and focusing brackets
» 3.8X optical zoom (approximate)
» JPEG options: 3008 x 2000; 2240 x 1448; 1504 x 1000
» records RAW (NEF) images
» 2 thumbnail views and zoomable playback in LCD
» sensitivity or ISO (film speed equivalent): 200-1600
» manual focus using focus ring
» manual exposure control
» RGB color filter
» shooting modes, including exposure adjustment
» consecutive high-speed shooting of 3 frames per second for up to 12 frames
» white balance control
» Exif Print 2.2 printing capability
» intelligent pop-up flash and flash exposure compensation
» CompactFlash® card slot (no CompactFlash card included; must be purchased separately)
» video output
» hot accessory shoe
» USB interface (2.0-compatible, but runs at 12Mbps)
» 5-13/16"W x 4-1/2"H x 3-3/16"D
» weight (without battery and media): 21 oz.
» supplied lens dimensions: 2-15/16" x 3"
» supplied lens weight: 13.5 oz.
» warranty: 1 year

Supplied Accessories:

» AF-S DX 18-70mm lens
» rechargeable lithium ion battery
» battery holder (for use with optional non-rechargeable lithium batteries)
» battery charger
» protective plastic LCD cover (to prevent scratching)
» video and USB cables
» software CD-ROM (PC and Mac)

Believe it or not, I have been debating wheter to go with the D70/Rebel XT for about a month. Now you have me reconsidering my decision :) Thanks for your help!

BTR

LJBlazerFan Wrote:BTR, I talked to a buddy today who works at a camera shop in Atlanta. For what it's worth, he said that you will be lucky to beat those prices.

Thanks for checking. I REALLY appreciate your help. I was thinking the same thing about the pricing but I wanted to see what others thought. I really do not like buying items like this without being there to look at them and test it out. I also don't like not being able to shop around to make sure I am getting the best price.

I will be in Richmond this weekend so I hope to order one in the next day or two and pick it up when I get there! I should have some good shots on the picture site soon :)

nm

BTR Wrote:Please try not to derail my thread.

Thank you, BTR. :glares at Mountain Man: :gun: :gun:

What is SLR?

BlazerSax Wrote:Why in the world do you need a $1000 camera? :huh:

This is where the thread got off track - for the one person who can't figure that out.

Let me translate Sax's post:

Wow, BTR...$1000 is a lot to spend on a camera. I know it's none of my business, but may I ask what a person would use such an expensive camera for? Professional photography?

Legitimate question.

Sarahbelle18 Wrote:Let me translate Sax's post:

Wow, BTR...$1000 is a lot to spend on a camera. I know it's none of my business, but may I ask what a person would use such an expensive camera for? Professional photography?

Legitimate question.

Thank you Sarah. LJ has been proven to be a moron, yet again.

Just give it up, man.

Please. You must be joking. Even if that was what you meant, she clarified the "legitimate question" with the first STATEMENT in the translation.