Where is the best place to buy a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera?

I am trying to find a good camera for the amateur photographer I have used the Digital Rebel but i have heard good things about the XTi. I have also heard good things about the Canon 30D. what does the yahoo community think? Which should i get and where should i get it from?

the 30D is rugged and well built. It has a bigger body as well, compared to XTi which has a plastic body. Furthermore, 30D is easier to use and operate. If you can afford, get the 30D, if not then get XTi.

The self cleaning sensor of XTi is its selling pitch. In the real photography world, it makes no real difference. Also xti is 10MP while 30D is 8.2 MP. That doesnt make any real difference either.

XTi is made for consumers and 30D is made for semi professionals.

The best place to buy is ebay because you pay way less compared to big box retailers.

But make sure you dont buy used or refurbished. But it brand new from a reputable ebay store. And dont buy it on auction. You can filter the results to show you Buy it Now prices and then filter it by price from lowest to highest. And see which store offers the lowest Buy it Now price. but if you buy it from Big Box then go to Best Buy.

The XTi is a wonderful camera, youll love it.

You should get it from B&H Cameras. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ they have many lenses you can get with it and kits that you can get to help you start off.

The 30D has a lot richer feature set and if photography is your hobby, you will be happier with the camera over the xti (which is a really nice camera as well). As an alternative, if you want to stretch your dollar a bit - go to KEH.com and look for a used 20D which you should be able to pick up for about the same price as a new xti. I've bought tons of used equipment there and never had an issue.

I'd get Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera and I purchased mine here Canon Digital Rebel XTi and all Accessories, Lenses and Flashes Collection
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