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Canon Digital Rebel XTi / Canon 400D (Lens Included)

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Canon Digital Rebel XTi / Canon 400D (Lens Included)

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59th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
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Ticasuk (Ticasuk) 0 pts

December 17, 2008 4:34 PM

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What is the differance between slr and the XTi?

We are looking in to buying a camera but don't know much about cameras.
Just tring to get info before buying one.
Which on is better slr and XTi and why?
This Canon better the Nikon?
Any true info will help. Thank you! :)

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts

December 19, 2008 6:11 AM

The XTi is an SLR. SLR stands for "single lens reflex." From wiki:

"The single-lens reflex (SLR) camera uses an automatic moving mirror system which permits the photographer to see exactly what will be captured by the film or digital imaging system, as opposed to non-SLR cameras where the view through the viewfinder could be significantly different from what was captured on film." (Or flash card in the case of a digital camera.)

Currently, Nikon and Canon are at the top of their game and are neck in neck for quality. But what's important here is to think "system" rather than camera. This takes the horse race to the lenses and there the competition is tight as well. But Nikon does have the advantage of being able to use over 40 years of SLR film camera lenses directly in manual mode. That's great for professionals or prosumers who have been into photography as a hobby for years.

As a user of the XSi (The XTi's followup) I can tell you that the Canon Digital Rebel series is an excellent entry level DSLR.

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Ticasuk (Ticasuk) 0 pts

December 30, 2008 5:28 PM

Thank you much for the information. I went to a Kitz Camera's an a lady gave me a mini lesson on camera's which was helpful and so was your information.
I was looking at the question and it was a little humerous it that now I know more about the slr's and the Xti.
Thank your for sharing your experiecne and knowledge of cameras. It have me some things to think about.
Have a good day and keep clicking away. Thank you, Ticasuk

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58443 pts

December 30, 2008 5:30 PM

You bet. We're happy to help.

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Thanks for posting it and Good luck!

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