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technarider 09-18-2007 5:15 PM

So I been looking to get a better camera p&amp;s kind or better <BR> <BR>I want to be able to catch action when I click the shutter without lag, but I do not want to break the bank. Also would like the get sequence shots so the FPS is something I am looking at also. <BR> <BR>Looking threw all the post here and other forums, come to the thoughts that I need to get a DSLR. Great grandma has a rebel XD 8mp and I have been playing with that. Works great but I still want a little more FPS. Did test it and it does get 3 FPS over a 3sec burst. Never took it out on the boat to see what the action shots look like. <BR> <BR>So my biggest question is will the Rebel XDi or XD be fine with 3fps. <BR> <BR>I was planning on spending 300-400 for a new camera but nothing has fit the FPS bill and the lag. Anyone have any other choices that are not above the 700 range and can shot 4-5 FPS at full res. I cannot see spending 3x what I wanted to spend although I would like to. Just do not have that kind of bank <BR> <BR>thanks <BR> <BR>Lucky

bigdad 09-18-2007 5:24 PM

I think you mean XTi. or Canon 350d and 400d. <BR> <BR>In short, you won't find a faster frame per second camera for your price range.

getssum 09-18-2007 6:29 PM

just buy a used 20d, and get 5 fps. They're about 500-600 used on fredmiranda.com. Just remember that you're going to have to buy a lens as well, and a good wakeboarding lens, is approx another 600$.

technarider 09-18-2007 7:49 PM

sorry i did mean XTi or XT <BR> <BR>Eric only problem with the 20D is that i would end up spending 1200 with camera and lens.. I might as well by the 30D brand new if i went that way. <BR> <BR>Great Grandma has the 18-55 lens and it seems to do the job. i know there are better lenses... but right now that would be better then my 3x zoom p&amp;s 5 mp i have now

bcail 09-20-2007 10:07 AM

Get the XTi or XT and then get a canon 100-300 off eBay. The 100-300 is considered to be a better lens than the 70-200 and can be had for around $150.

technarider 09-20-2007 12:19 PM

i been doing some more research and i have found a few 20D's but refurbed or used, for 800 with no lens <BR> <BR>found out that Nikon D40x is 3fps, but extra lens are $$$ since the focus is in the lens body not the camera body. but the camera is cheaper <BR> <BR>I think i have thought/talked myself into the XT, the reasons are <BR> <BR>1) cheapest startup cost <BR>2) its 8mp <BR>3) EOS body allows future camera body upgrade while still allowing me to use the extra lens i buy for the XT <BR>4) 3fps all the time as long as the setting is 1/250 or higher for the shutter speed <BR> <BR>any other input out there?

bigdad 09-20-2007 3:31 PM

<i>"The 100-300 is considered to be a better lens than the 70-200 and can be had for around $150." <BR></i> <BR>are you high? Based on what review?

Walt 09-20-2007 4:08 PM

^^^<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/rofl.gif" border=0>^^^

richd 09-20-2007 8:31 PM

I didn't even know Canon made a 100-300! <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/87667/502796.gif" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR>The XTI is a very nice body but if you gots to have 5 fps the 20D or a great deal on a used 1D is your only choice in that price range. You could start out with a 28-135 which is a decent range for a wakeboard lens on a crop body.

coldlake 09-21-2007 6:58 AM

I had same needs. Got Rebel XT (8mp) last Dec with 17-55 lens to start for under $650. Love IT! <BR> <BR>Then this summer I bit the bullet for the Canon 70-200 f4L lens at $550. Wow, what a difference with good glass, zoom is perfect for sports. <BR> <BR>You can always add lenses later. The XT or XTi package is a good start. It still beats the tar out of P&amp;S and gets you burst shooting.

getssum 09-21-2007 8:44 AM

Leo, <BR> <BR>I've seen lightly used 20d's for 500-600$ on fredmiranda.com. <BR> <BR>If you at all have the means, look into this. the lens (18-55 kit) I've seen as low as 50$, or even free sometimes! <BR> <BR>check out the buy and sell over there!

technarider 09-22-2007 3:38 PM

What is a good 2nd zoom lens besides the 18-55 that comes with the camera?

phantom5815 09-22-2007 8:24 PM

70-200mm f2.8

helix_rider 09-22-2007 8:30 PM

I agree that the 70-200 f2.8 is a great lens, but I don't believe the average joe can rationalize spending the extra $$$ over getting the f4.0. The 70-200 4.0L is a great lens, providing the non-pro photographer with everything that they need to take great shots. Just my opinion, but I have the 4.0 and have never regretted buying it.

bcail 10-10-2007 10:54 AM

Sorry, but I wasn't referring to the professional grade lens. <BR> <BR>Lens review site <BR><a href="http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-Zoom-Lens-Reviews.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-Zoom-Lens-Reviews.aspx</a>


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