K, well I'm definitely looking into it. I was just checking on eBay for some Nikon D60's.

So does the Nikond60 only have 3x optical zoom? Or does it depend on the kind of lens you have?

Just thought I'd hop in here :). The lens determines zoom. DSLRs do not have optical zoom.

I wanted to mention (since I used to have the D40 and now have the D90) - the D60 may be somewhat limited in lens options (similar to the D40). I can check into this tomorrow for you if you don't understand the following: like the D40, the D60 may require lenses that have their OWN focus motors - IF you are hoping to use Auto Focus, that is. When I was looking at the D60, I think this was the case - similar to the D40.

Do you know what I'm saying by that? Or, do you want me to check for you tomorrow? :)

I think I understand!

Rather than starting a new thread (or maybe I should?) can anyone tell me what they think of this?

Amazon.com: Used and New: Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black)

I'm a total newbie to dslr's but I love my Canon and love all the Canons I've ever used so I think I want to stick with them. I know the Rebel is known to be great for beginners as well.

I'm really looking to save as much as possible. Is Amazon a safe place to purchase, do you think? It says it's a EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens. I have NO idea what that is so if someone could inform me if that's good/bad, that'd be great, LOL.

Okay, good, I'm glad you get what I was trying to say up there, bc it can be confusing. That was one of the things I *didn't* like about my D40 was the lens limitations (otherwise LOVED it). The D70/80/90 etc don't have these limitations, btw (their lens focus motor is ON the camera).

The Canon Rebel is a nice camera. I love buying from Amazon and that's where I got my D90 - but I always buy FROM Amazon itself for the cameras (not the other vendors). Amazon is so unbelievably wonderful in their returns - so you can use a camera from Amazon for 30 days and still return it. I try to get all my lenses from Amazon (not the vendors) as well.

As for the lens - that is considered a "kit lens" - a pretty basic lens that comes w/ many cameras. Depending on what you want to do w/ a camera, some will say do NOT buy the kit, buy the camera body only - and then get lenses you really want. The 18-55 has a bit of zoom and is a middle of the road lens, nothing wrong w/ that.

Now, if you're really into controlling the aperture so you can get fuzzy backgrounds ("bokeh"), or focus in on one small area - then you want a "prime" lens - this is a "fixed" lens (no zoom), and you can control the aperture best using a prime lens. I LOVE primes. A super prime for you w/ this camera is the Nikon 50mm 1.8 (for canon camera) - it's only around $100 - and it's fabuLOUS. I have it too, it's a very well known and well loved lens bc you can do incredible things w/ it and it's very cheap for a lens (many average lenses run around $400, but you can spend thousands on one lens too).

Buying lenses realllly depends on what you want to do. I have an 18-105mm (fair amount of zoom/flex there), the 50mm mentioned above, a 60mm 1.4 Macro lens, and a 30mm 1.4 that I had to get for the D40 bc I wanted a prime that would auto focus on the D40.

Okay, are you totally overwhelmed now? :p

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LOL, a little overwhelmed, yes, but you're giving me a wealth of information that I need! lol. Thanks for being sooooo helpful.

I'm think I'm sold on the Canon Rebel. I just really love Canon. I went to Best Buy today just to play with it and I loved it. It's on sale at Best Buy right now for $549 but I MAY just order from eBay or Amazon. I'm all for saving money so I can afford to buy another lenses ;) I love having a Zoom.

Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1 Megapixel - eBay (item 260474433016 end time Sep-11-09 17:28:55 PDT)

This is the one I'm looking at.

Thanks! :thumbup:

Speaking of Camera's & picture's When are we going to see some!! I can't remember the last time i saw you post picture's!! :p:p:p:p

Lol!

And just so you know, I LOVE seeing new pics of Brownie (& your whole gang!!) Brownie is just sooo cute. I have a soft spot for these Teapots of ours!

Alright so a new one from Amazon (CAnon rebel xs) is $521 which is better than Best Buy's sale price. I think I'll go with getting a new one from Amazon and also the 30 day return thing is great. That way if for SOME unknown reason I don't like it... I can get my money back. :) That's good to know.

Aww Thank's !! I Love the Teapot's also!

Can't wait to see lot's of picture's when you get it!

LOL, BUSTED :D! I know....I soooo need to get some pic on YT. My biggest prob is getting pics from camera to computer - sheer laziness!

Woo hoo! Great choice!!! Seriously, I've returned so many things from Amazon - I LOVE their return policy. (just be sure you buy from "Amazon" itself and not one of their vendors :))

Well stop Being lazy!! :p:p:p:p

Bumping up this thread for my camera experts! :)

Yes, I'm STILL weighing out my options. Hey - I'm picky about how I spend my money. ;)

Can anyone help me out with this decision?
**NEW** Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1 Megapixel - eBay (item 220481604336 end time Sep-19-09 06:06:04 PDT)
I'm looking at this eBay auction. It's the Canon EOS Rebel XS listed for $449, Buy It Now option. Seller has got 100% positive feedback, I read through most of it. Refunds are given through exchange, he states. I'm a little worried to do that, I don't know because I know I'm going to love the camera most likely, but I don't like the idea of not being able to get my money back! LOL.

This one is available for $199 to Buy It Now.
Canon EOS Rebel XS 35mm SLR Camera w/ 2 Lenses Bag Pkg! - eBay (item 300348114025 end time Oct-15-09 07:44:22 PDT) She does, however, state that no returns accepted. She's got good feedback though. I'm just curious as to why she would sell an XS for $200. Also, this one comes with Sigma 100-300mm 1:4-5.6 Zoom Lens and Canon 35-80mm 1:4-5.6 Zoom Lens. Are these good? Better or worse than the kit lens?

Basically... I need help deciding!?