Rebel XTi or Pentax K110D

[blzrd]

Cannon (http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNDRXTI1855B) vs Pentax (http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PKK110D1855)


This is going to be a hard choice. I love the XTi's look and the fact that it is 10 mp. I don't like the fact that it is $750. It also needs cf cards which I don't have. Also doesn't have a mass storage mode to download the pictures from the camera. It has some other mode that is 4x slower than mass storage. You have to use cannon software to slowly download the images if you use any type of RAW format. Also the continuous capture mode is weird. it will catch 31 pictures into the buffer. Then instead of capturing a new image every time there is room in the buffer, it will clear the buffer then randomly start taking a random number of shots. Read about this HERE (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos400d/page12.asp).


The pentax is definitely a cheaper camera by far (more money to spend on glass). It uses SD cards which I have. I also like that the lens mount hasn't changed so I can mount any pentax lens. I don't like that it is only 6 mp. Also I like the menu interface on the cannon better (lcd and stuff in viewfinder).

Here is my predicament. I want to buy a high quality camera that I will keep for a long time, but I don't necessarily want to spend a lot of money on one. What do you guys suggest I do?

[terryjoey]

Canon XTI is my vote

[NaturesPixel]

whats wrong with Nikon?? D40 or D40x both use SD cards and have mass storage thingy...

[Saralonde]

Other choices to consider:

used 20D
Rebel XT (http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=113&ref=dealtime&utm_source=DealTime&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=CNDRXT1855B&sku=CNDRXT1855B)
Nikon D40:eek:;)


If you have lenses that already fit the Pentax, that may be your best bet. Six mp is not bad. Are you looking at the Pentax K100D? I read 2 user reviews where people complained of a slow buffer (http://shop.resellerratings.com/PD-35415519/SD-1/rvw-1).

[blzrd]

Okay so I went to the local photo store and checked out all the cameras. Basically all the things that I didn't like about the XTi (continuous shot, grip feels wierd, mass storage, price) is fixed by the Sony A100K. It feels amazing in my hand. it has like this little grip section that makes it feel awesome. So I am going to go with this camera. $699 fathers day special.

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/542083746.htm

Along with this telephoto/macro lens

http://www.ritzcamera.com/product/251666053.htm

And this cf card (one or two)....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280124341199&rd=1&rd=1


What do you all think? Also the review at dpreview.com helped me make my decision easily.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/sonydslra100/page30.asp

[caseycroucher]

I have a Rebel XTi. Very VERY good camera, but i sorta wish i had found the Pentax K110D. Pentax has allways been my favorite brand. If your on a budget, go for the Pentax, if you have a fat pocket, go for the Rebel XTi. ( just remember, lens quality matters, so if your on a budget, and you want a good lens, buy the pentax, and a good lens)

[kunaldaswani]

Canon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you cannot go wrong with a canon!

[Saralonde]

blzrd, at the end of the day, your camera choice is very personal. That's why you see so many of us trying to persuade you to look at our personal favorites. You will enjoy your camera and we will enjoy seeing what you do with it!

[sybren]

When I was browsing for a 2nd hand DSLR, I favoured the Canon EOS 350D over the 400D. The 400D has a nice big display and a shaking sensor, but it drains the batteries twice as fast as the 350D.

[blzrd]

Well thank you all for your input. I went ahead with the sony a100 and I couldn't be happier. I will be posting some critique photos later.

[wulf]

Hah! That's a great result. Not only did you start off with a less usual request (it is normally Canon vs Nikon) but you ended up with neither, nor the Pentax. Classic!

I look forward to seeing some of your shots with the new camera.

Wulf