Re: [Utah-astronomy] Purchase advice on Canon Digital Rebel XS, XSi
Dear group, Thanks for all for the many informed comments on the Canon camera series. That was just what I was looking for; what a wonderful resource you guys are. Looks like buying a used XSi off the KSL classifieds is the way to go. I'll probably also be buying one of those digital shutter controls, so when doing wide-field sky time lapse photography, I do not also have to haul out laptop. Does anyone know if Inkleys or Pictureline sells the T-ring adapter for the camera body locally, or should I go ahead and order it off of Scopestuff.com ? Thanks again - Kurt P.S. - Patrick - Yes, may I borrow the ST-6 for a few weeks. I have a several uncooled astro cameras and, even with the ST-6's old serial port, it would be nice to add a cooled camera. Let me know what would work for a hand-off time. I am on the UofU campus during the week, so maybe a hand-off after one of your physics classes would be the best method.
There are a few good XSi's on KSL right now. Keep in mind that Adorama Camera (www.adorama.com) has a new one, body only, for $529.99, add $100 if you want a nice image stabilized lens. They also have refurbished ones for pretty cheap. Effectively used but they've been checked over and have a warranty, unlike a guy off KSL. Their refurbished ones, with a lens are $479.99, that's better than what I'm seeing on KSL. Adorama also carries the T-Ring if you can't find it locally. I'm not aware of any local store that carries them and I've looked. I suggest you get the shutter release timer off Amazon; they have a better selection there, a few third party units that are pretty good. The ones by Canon are pricey. The XSi will serve you well, it's an excellent camera. Bob -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Canopus56 Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 4:13 PM To: Utah Astronomy List Serv Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Purchase advice on Canon Digital Rebel XS, XSi Dear group, Thanks for all for the many informed comments on the Canon camera series. That was just what I was looking for; what a wonderful resource you guys are. Looks like buying a used XSi off the KSL classifieds is the way to go. I'll probably also be buying one of those digital shutter controls, so when doing wide-field sky time lapse photography, I do not also have to haul out laptop. Does anyone know if Inkleys or Pictureline sells the T-ring adapter for the camera body locally, or should I go ahead and order it off of Scopestuff.com ? Thanks again - Kurt P.S. - Patrick - Yes, may I borrow the ST-6 for a few weeks. I have a several uncooled astro cameras and, even with the ST-6's old serial port, it would be nice to add a cooled camera. Let me know what would work for a hand-off time. I am on the UofU campus during the week, so maybe a hand-off after one of your physics classes would be the best method. _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com
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