Buying an XTi- where?

[Tina]

I'm planning to buy a Rebel XTi very soon.

Where have you all found the cheapest prices and good service?

Thanks!

[Jennifer]

I adore and trust buydig.com, the sister company of beachcamera.com. They always have the best prices, they don't scam you, and most often it's free shipping!

[prodigal1978]

I am slobbering over that new 10 MP xti.
Better pick my jaw off the floor. Might take a couple years of saving pennies for that!

[maryjos]

Beach and B&H photo both have pretty good reps.

[Audrey]

I can't help you there, Tina, since I'm in Canada, but we bought ours locally since the service is better for us that way. You can definitely trust Jenn's suggestions! :tup: BTW, are you sure you don't want a Nikon? :p :D
All the best with your purchase!

[MommySpice]

If you are a Costco (http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11204738&search=Digital%20Rebel%20XTi&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=Digital%20Rebel%20XTi&Ntt=Digital%20Rebel%20XTi&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1) member, you can get all of this for $799:
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi Digital SLR Camera Body
Accessories:
Canon EF-S 18-55mm Lens
Battery Pack
Battery Charger
Video Cable
USB Interface Cable
Wide Strap
Eyecup
EOS Digital Solution Disc
Bonus Accessories:
2GB 80x CF Card
Waterproof
Dust Proof
ESD Proof
Extreme Temperature Resistant


If you are not, apparently you can still purchase online, at 5% more.


Beach (http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNDRXTI1855B) camera includes the following for $733:
Digital Rebel XTi Body (black)
EF-S 18-55mm Lens
Eyecup Ef
Wide Strap EW-10DBII
Video Cable VC-100
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Battery Pack NB-2LH
Battery Charger CB-2LW
EOS Digtial Solution Disk and Instruction Manuals
"Great Photography is Easy" booklet and "Do More with Macro" Booklet


B&H (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?shs=digital+Rebel+XTi&ci=0&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=RootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t) has a bunch of different kit options at different prices.

Each of these does offer just the body for a lower price.

[MommySpice]

And realizing you probably don't need the lenses, I should've included just the body price. *lol* Okay, so I'm used to people who don't already have the lenses and stuff. ;) Both Beach Camera and B & H sell it for $662.

[Jennifer]

Did you "pull the trigger" Tina????? Need updates!!!

[Dani B]

Humm, maybe she did buy it and she is out there hugging the mailbox waiting for it to be delivered ? LOL

[Jennifer]

Humm, maybe she did buy it and she is out there hugging the mailbox waiting for it to be delivered ? LOL
:yahoo: Or stalking the poor man in the big brown truck! C'mon Tina, what's up! Inquiring minds want to know!:twins:

[Jennifer]

***********UPDATE*********** Tina, come and post here and show off the GORGEOUS new photos from your BRAND NEW REBELXti!!!! Yes folks, she pulled the trigger and has shared a few images and let me tell ya, they are WONDERFUL!

[shazzt]

Lucky girl!!

[Tina]

oh yeah, i didnt wait. i went to best buy and had them price match Ritz ;)

you can see new pics on my blog (click the banner in my sig line :D)

[Audrey]

Yes, I saw some of her pictures on your blog! Love the photos, Tina!

[navy.wife_2004]

i want that camera too! i have the 35 mm version, and want that to use the lenses/flash for backup... are you happy with it... i am not a professional, but i think with a little practice, i have potential... and i want that camera.. i dont' take many pics.. but i think if i had it, i would take more...

[sailingsue]

Tina, I just bought an XTi from B&H, "body only" because everyone was telling me the kit lens was not good quality and you were better off buying a "L" series Canon lens or an off brand . I just ordered a Tamron 28-70mm f2.8 XR Di lens from B&H. This lens came highly recommended. I also bought a 100mm - 400mm L series Canon lens and shot some moon photos with it. The pics came out great. The camera is great and I know you will be enjoying it alot. I bought the XTi for a backup for my Canon EOS Mark II DS, but whenever I can I know I will be using the XTi because of it's lightness and size. Have fun shooting. Sue

FYI; dpreview.com has great camera / photography imfo. They even have a forum for the Canon Rebel XTi series cameras. A great link to find out what others are doing. They also have very indepth reviews on cameras - all brands.

[Jennifer]

I just ordered a Tamron 28-70mm f2.8 XR Di lens from B&H. I've heard a lot of excellent comments on this lens! Did you post the moon shots? I'd love to see some!

[sailingsue]

Jennifer, Am leaving on a vacation to the Queen Charolette Islands, B.C., Canada in a little over a week and plan to bring the new XTi, the Tamron 28-70mm lens & the 100-400mm lens. There will be great opportunities to capture eagles, whales, bears and other wild life while on this fishing trip. This was the main reason for the "big" lens purchase. Hope to get the "moon" shot posted soon, but life is a little crazy right now. Can't wait to use all this cool camera stuff. I too have heard great comments on not just the lens but the camera body too. Hope to post a lot of wildlife & scenery shots from the vacation. Sue

[maryjos]

I can't wait to see your shots too, those are a couple of very excellent lenses, I am really wanting the 100-400mm lens too!