• 11-18-2010, 12:45 PM
    Cyniclrium
    Canon XSi Ebay Advice, Please help
    Hey guys. I am totally new to the DSLR realm and would appreciate some good advice. I am looking to purchase a Canon Rebel XSi with a lens. My price range is from around $750-800. I have two options that I am mulling over at the moment.

    Option A:
    Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi SLR Camera /Lens Kit, - Black - with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer Lens - Refurbished - 4GB SD Memory Card, Spare LP-E5 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, Slinger Camera Bag, Magic Lantern Guides, Book with DVD
    Priced at $553.
    I would also want to purchase a few lower end lenses for different occations. Equaling around $800.

    Option B:
    http://cgi.ebay.com/Canon-EOS-Rebel-...item20b4b51109

    I am curious if anyone knows if the items included in the eBay bundle are just junk, or is it a better deal? Thanks in advance for any responses. I appreciate it.
  • 11-18-2010, 12:58 PM
    SmartWombat
    Re: Canon XSi Ebay Advice, Please help
    Most bundles are junk.
    In this case I'd say the .40x Super Wide Angle Fisheye Lens, 2x Telephoto Lens, +1,+2,+4,+10 Close Up Macro Kit, UV Filter + PL Filter + FLD Filter, 50" Titanium Anodized Tripod, and 6 Piece Starter Kit - all dubious because you don't know the quality of them.
    The Tamron lenses are a reputable make.
  • 11-18-2010, 01:58 PM
    Cyniclrium
    Re: Canon XSi Ebay Advice, Please help
    Thanks Wombat!
  • 01-27-2011, 08:41 PM
    Baldie
    Re: Canon XSi Ebay Advice, Please help
    If your interested, I got the Canon T2i and the canon EF-S 55-250mm lens for a little under $800 brand new off ebay a few days ago. Just received it and totally love it. My first DSLR as well.
  • 06-06-2011, 05:43 AM
    FoodsMeecykek
    My introduction
    Great information guysvery much appreciated in particular at what im looking to perform.

    Does anyone have any further reading? Where's a good option to get started on here on this website?