T1i Really Worth It?

[Bskaggs]

So going to get my first digital SLR and been doing alot of research and i have narrowed it down to either the canon Xsi or canon T1i. Read that the extra money fot the T1i isnt really worth it. That the extra megapixels dont make a noticably difference and dout i would use the video capture that much. But on the other hand dont wanna get the Xsi and regret not spending the extra money for the T1i.

Thanks any feedback is appreciated

[OsmosisStudios]

The T1i is more than just megapixels and video. It offers a considerably better high-iso option that can make or break the decision for you. I'd suggest grabbing your own SD card and go test both, at all settings, and compare.

[FormElement]

I own the XSi. It's a very nice piece of hardware. In my opinion, you will not get a really useful increase in performance, if dollars are that critical. You would be better to spend the extra $100 on a 50mm f/1.8. All of my best images are due to the lens, exposure, and composition I choose, not the body. To get really, meaningfully, better high iso performance, you will have to spend at least $1,000 more on the body alone.

Of course, if you have cash to drop, get the T1i, a 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM, and a 70-200 f/4 L IS USM. You'll never touch the kit lens again. But then again, if you had cash to drop, you would be looking at the 7D, which will get you a full stop improvement in ISO on top of a bucket of real hot rod features.

So what really matters is how long you wil be happy with a very good entry level DSLR. I have to say that pretty much everything you can buy these days is an amazing piece of equipment. I can't reasonably justify an upgrade myself, except maybe to a 5DII, and that's a long way out still.

[f4fwildcat]

I own an XSi. It is my first DSLR and a good one. It has been through a lot including a drop three days after I got it. No harm though. I have found on serious shortcoming with the XSi.
That would be the ISO range. The XSi has a max of 1600. That is ok for most things and when supplemented by flash. If you are going to do things like sports at night, even in a fairly well lit stadium, you need that extra bump in ISO. The T1i addresses this issue. As a plus, I think the body is titanium instead of Stainless. That may be more important for me.

[Bskaggs]

Looks like with the holiday it may come down to money. As my first Digital SLR i think the Xsi will more then suit my needs not really worried bought the ISO since will mostly be using the camera during the day and in well lit areas. If I'm limited with the camera I guess I would have to bite the bullet and get a new one (but hopefully wouldnt have to for few years). But will have to wait till friday which is pay day and see how my money looks.

But please continue to give me your opinion because i really appreciate it.

Thank You Guys for your comments

[Bskaggs]

Alright just ordered the Xsi couldnt beat it for the money and ass my first camera think it will more then suit me. Thank all you guys for your help.

[FormElement]

Unless you are pro, NOBODY that matters (really, I swear that's true) cares about your camera make or model, except photo geeks, and that's just geek envy (I plead guilty). The captures are what count. We have entered a phase where almost any DSLR is an amazing piece of equipment, even stuff three to five years old is getting to be better than film. The new stuff today is almost better than medium format film. You really can't lose.

P.S. - BUY A NIFTY FIFTY!! (Canon 50mm f/1.8) Take 5000 photos and then see what else you think you might need. Good glass and big apertures make WAY more difference than the camera body.