Quote Originally Posted by jshad413
Am I better off getting the rebel XT now and just dealing w/ the low FPS, or would I be better served waiting up and getting a 20d, or whatever the equivalent is later.
Shooting fast bursts is cheating

The best photographers do that infrequently. Learn to see the critical moment coming and get it in one shot. And then when you get a better camera, you'll be able to really take advantage of it. I have a 1D and shot mountain biking and I very rarely just hold down the button.

If you're looking for an inexpensive lens alternative, I have the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 and it's been excellent. The AF isn't as fast or quiet as a good Canon lens, but neither is the AF on the Canon 50mm lenses.

By the way, the Canon A2E was my first EOS body. I bought it to shoot motorcycle racing and I used it for 2-3 years. It's a great camera - as long as the command dial holds up.

Post some photos!