Hi Kathy,

I can echo a lot of what Ray says. I got a Rebel XTi last year and really
like it. I'm an old SLR guy with some great lenses but haven't picked it up
a long time. It feels and works like my old SLR, no delay and I like the
mirror clacking up too. :-).

Don't know if you have gotten a tripod yet, but there are these very small
ones with a velcro strap that are convenient to carry around. I went
overboard several years ago and bought a Gitzo. They are the cream of the
crop but cost as much as the camera.

One of these days I'm going to give a skill session on orchid photography
(my way) and perhaps even at the POS (local) show in January.

Paul
"K Barrett" wrote in message
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And another question- someplace (C/Net?) mentioned that in case you ever
want to show your pictures on a hi def TV the newer cameras are high def,
too?? Like there's some other sort of "something" going on in the sensor,
other than just high pixel counts? Is that a load of potatoes?

K

"Ray B" wrote in message
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I recently upgraded to an XSi and think it's fantastic!

My "base" lens in a 28-135 mm (acts as 45-200, due to sensor size), and I
do most of my shooting with that, plus I have a 100 (160) mm macro, and a
70-300 (110-480!!!) telephoto zoom.

In addition to offering me more flexibility than a P&S (but still able to
be an excellent one when I'm too lazy), the color rendition with the new
processor is far superior to my old D30, the autofocus is unbelievable,
and it's fast!.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!


"K Barrett" wrote in message
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I've been looking for a better camera. Probably a point and shoot. Had
considered a Sony alpha 350 (dSLR) or a Rebel XSI but my understanding
of the medium just won't justify its cost. I'm basically a point and
shooter...

K Barrett

"tbell" wrote in message
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On Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:31:11 -0700, K Barrett wrote
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Blc Hunting Island 'Hawaii'

K Barrett

Yum - Love the red and pink together.

Tom
Walnut Creek, CA
Nikon D200