xs versus xsi

[schullybabe]

Hello. I have been saving my money for years very slowly for a camera and I have my sights set on the canon xsi, I will not be able to uprade my camera for several years until my dh is done with school and so I wanted something entry-level-ish to learn and grow with my photography. I still don't have enough for the xsi, even on sale, but I can get the xs right now with all the promotions going on. So do you think I should just wait like another 6 months or just get the xs? I am just getting so antsy to get going, and I just can't get non-blurry pics of my two year old with my point and shoot. So, based on your experience/knowledge, would I be happy with the xs, or should I just wait? Is the spot metering really detrimental to a newbie trying to learn? Thanks so much for your timely reply.

[brmill26]

If you don't plan to shoot sports, then I'd just go with the XS. You'll still get the stabilized lens and all the other important stuff. Spot metering is nice, but it isn't everything; there's always manual mode if the meter can't get it right (those situations are very rare for most of us).

[schullybabe]

Thanks, I think I will go with the xs, it seems like a good affordable option to grow my skills with, I was just wondering if it was a good choice or not so I appreciate your input.

[Photo-John]

Get the XS. It will get the job done and then some. Sure, a more expensive camera will have a faster frame rate and some other features. But most of those things won't really make that much difference for you. What you're investing in is a good sensor and no shutter-lag - and those things you'll get with the XS. And when you get some more money, I recommend investing it in a better lens instead of a new camera. A better lens is usually the best investment.

[PhotoGirl]

Hi there, I just got the canon xs a few weeks ago, it's my first DSLR (so I'm a newbie too) and i really enjoy it; so I think it's a really good camera to grow with you as you learn photography.

[Hexnut]

Me too. Just got an XS several weeks ago and love it. Bundled with a EF 75-300 zoom for under 700.00