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So you should really only choose the 500D / T1i over the 450D / XSi if you’re either coupling it with decent lenses, or value its new features, like the HD Movies and VGA screen. If you’re not bothered by the movies or screen and intend to use the kit lens, then save yourself some money and go for the older 450D / XSi. It remains an excellent DSLR which is likely to fall in price further as stocks last.
Don_ wrote:Thanks for the input. The 28-55 mm kit lens, how well does that work?
I see digital lenses are expensive, so I plan to buy that FD lens converter and try to use some of my older 80-300mm zoom, 50mm and 28mm lenses I used with my film SLR AE-1.
charlie6017 wrote:Don_ wrote:Thanks for the input. The 28-55 mm kit lens, how well does that work?
I see digital lenses are expensive, so I plan to buy that FD lens converter and try to use some of my older 80-300mm zoom, 50mm and 28mm lenses I used with my film SLR AE-1.
The 28-55 lens is "all-right", but I want to upgrade most definitely. The thing I was told about the 55-250 lens is that it comes with photo stabilization, which is a must-have for me. Of course I could use my tripod, but it's easier to just "take-aim", especially when surprised by a train.![]()
Charlie
dj_paige wrote:I thought "photo stabilization" was only helpful at very slow shutter speeds, such as 1/60 sec and slower. And so I thought that the normal shutter speeds at which you shoot train photos wouldn't benefit from this feature.
MEC407 wrote:MR77100, can you give us some details on what kind of photography you're doing, what existing equipment you have (if any), what your budget is, etc.? Sony makes dozens of cameras and it's impossible to recommend one without knowing more info.
MEC407 wrote:OK, this information helps a lot. I just have a couple more questions. Are you looking for a DSLR? (I assumed you were, since this thread is about upgrading to a DSLR from a point-and-shoot.) Are you open to brands other than Sony?
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