Canon SLR Cameras...?

I currently shoot with the original Canon Digital Rebel. We take senior pix, family pix, and kids pix. I'm looking to upgrade, and don't know whether I should get a Cannon Rebel XTI or the D30. The XTI has a self cleaner which is nice. However, the D30 comes with a stabalization lens, which is great for off-tripod shots. I can only get one...and if I got the XTI, I couldn't afford a stabalizing lens right now. Any thoughts out there? Thanks for your help.

Canon 30D is meant for semi-pro/professional photography. It contains an array of features that you might not probably use in the future, and you will be paying extra cash for them.
However, it is a great camera that has several advantages compared to the lower-end XTi.
First of all, it's built with better material, therefore it will last longer. It is also a larger camera, therefore if you have larger hands, then you will probably feel more comfortable holding it than holding the XTi, but I guess that if you owned a Digital Rebel before this wouldn't be such an issue.

And yes, the XTi has all that fancy dust-removing technology, and the sensor at the viewfinder that turns the LCD monitor off. HOWEVER, one thing that really turns me off about the XTi is that it doesn't have a spot meter.

These two cameras are very good cameras, as they both deliver great results. This is a matter of prioritising the functions that both cameras have. But I don't think you will go wrong with any one you choose.

Good luck!

Save some money and get the XTi. The stabilized lens can be used on any of the Canon EOS products. The roughly $500 saved by buying the XTi will put you that much closer to purchasing the stabilized lens.

you better go for 30 d it is 8 mega pixel with a very strong body and you can shot 5 fps lens with stabilizer is really good when is are taking picture with allow shutter speed. stabilizer is also good when you are on move and take photo

If you purchase the XTi body only ( or buy the kit and sell the lens) then buy the 17-85IS lens seperatly you'll find that it will come out cheaper than buying the 30D kit.

I would DEF. go with the 30D. I'm about to get one myself! :)

Should you want an all-in-one DSLR with a 36 to 432 mm image stabilized zoom lens, with stereo sound video capability, and you can afford $300, it's the Canon Powershot S3IS.

Here's the review of Steves' Digicam: http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_revi...

Good luck!