canon rebel xt or s3IS

[goddessily]

I'm confused on what to get...if i get the rebel xt, i plan on getting the tamron di II (18-200) or tamron di I (28-300) lens, i need an opinion on these lenses also. Also, considering the s3is because of the convenience of not having to change the lens. I need this camera for taking quality pics of my 1 yr old son and for my husband's landscaping company (waterfalls,fish pondsand tropical landscaping). I want something that's fast so i do miss any of my son's actions. please help, want to purchase asap.

[Edvinas]

I have a feeling that you don't need those telephoto lenses. Landscape photohraphy usually requires wide angle. For your son photography get 50mm prime.

300mm are needed by bird and sports photographers.

[goddessily]

thanks for the response....i kinda want the convenience of a good zoom, just incase i want to catch something that's far...but if not what brand of lens do u recommend?

[goddessily]

Can someone please help me soon...I really need to make a decision asap. thanks so much.

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I'd go with the xt. I had the XT and now have the XTi and love them both. I also have the Tamron 28-300 and like it. It produces very sharp pics from 28-200 and not so bad between 200 and 300. Here's a web site you can go to to see examples of pics taken with both of these lenses. http://www.pbase.com/cameras

By the way, changing lenses is no big deal. I was afraid of it too before I finally got a DSLR.

[caddie]

She's got one more choice now.

Thelatest modelCanon G7. 10MP 6X zoom.

very good compact size and lots of cool features for advance users. also great for just point-N-shoot.

good movie mode 1024x768 15fps or 640x480 30 fps

but it's not perfect either such as: no swivel LCD; no AE lock button; no battery power reading.... etc

i'm thinking of getting one for more good pix of my 6 months old daughter.

[caddie]

goddessily, the kid will become more active as they grow up. If i bring a bulky dSLR or S3IS out with my family, i prolly won't enjoy playing with them that much.

Of course we can have a dSLR and vacation compact camera suppose they're both advanced ones

[goddessily]

thanks for the responses, but still confused...i want a good quality cam that will last....now i'm thinking about getting a smaller lens 18-55 (canon) (any comments suggestions?)....still indecisive about s3is or xt.

[caddie]

If you really want a dSLR that will last you a long time, i'lltake a look atCanon XTi

or the new Pentax K10D which is smaller than its competitors.

XT was introduced in early 2005. It's almost a 2 years old model.

[goddessily]

thanks for all your help, i await ur next response....don't rule out the s3is just yet, would like to know what the advantage/disadvantage would be if i go that route.