bchreng
07-15-2008, 01:33 PM
Hey guys!
Since its announcement, I've had my eyes on the XSi - so much in fact that I have totally missed the 1000D announcement until today. I'm moving up from a P&S (Canon Powershot SD1000) to an entry level DSLR and was wondering which one would be better suited for me. I don't intend on taking pictures of sporting events, but would like to focus more on scenery, plantlife, statues, toys and the like. Oh and the occasional social gathering with friends and family as well.
With that said, should I go with the XSi or wait for the XS? I figure since I've been waiting this long, another couple months wouldn't hurt. Right now, the cheapest price for the XSi (with lens) I can find is around $760 (USD). I'm guessing, when it's on sale, the XS (with lens) could probably be found for around $600. Right now photography is just a hobby for me and I likely will not use it for anything too professional.
I can't help but wonder though, that as I become more accustomed to what DSLR cameras are capable of and become more appreciative of their features, do you guys think I'd regret choosing an XS over an XSi? On the other hand, I'd hate to spend extra money on features that I'll likely never use. Features like the 9 pt AF vs 7 pt AF, 14 bit vs 12 bit, and spot metering vs no spot metering, seem like they may make a difference later on down the road. Features like the wireless remote support, rubberized grips, 10.1 vs 12.2 MP, and LCD screen size are a little superficial to me and are not of much importance to me.
Thanks in advance!
Since its announcement, I've had my eyes on the XSi - so much in fact that I have totally missed the 1000D announcement until today. I'm moving up from a P&S (Canon Powershot SD1000) to an entry level DSLR and was wondering which one would be better suited for me. I don't intend on taking pictures of sporting events, but would like to focus more on scenery, plantlife, statues, toys and the like. Oh and the occasional social gathering with friends and family as well.
With that said, should I go with the XSi or wait for the XS? I figure since I've been waiting this long, another couple months wouldn't hurt. Right now, the cheapest price for the XSi (with lens) I can find is around $760 (USD). I'm guessing, when it's on sale, the XS (with lens) could probably be found for around $600. Right now photography is just a hobby for me and I likely will not use it for anything too professional.
I can't help but wonder though, that as I become more accustomed to what DSLR cameras are capable of and become more appreciative of their features, do you guys think I'd regret choosing an XS over an XSi? On the other hand, I'd hate to spend extra money on features that I'll likely never use. Features like the 9 pt AF vs 7 pt AF, 14 bit vs 12 bit, and spot metering vs no spot metering, seem like they may make a difference later on down the road. Features like the wireless remote support, rubberized grips, 10.1 vs 12.2 MP, and LCD screen size are a little superficial to me and are not of much importance to me.
Thanks in advance!