I’ve spent the past couple of hours researching digital SLR cameras and pricing out the various alternatives, to see what would be the best bang for the buck. As if I were actually going to buy one. Aieee! It would be a most excellent way to spend my tax money, and I want a real camera so badly I can taste it. But the price! I repeat: Aieee!
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT seems to be the sweet spot, in terms of getting the most for your money. I can get the camera plus basic lens for about $450. I need to call my mom and find out exactly which FD lenses she’s got, because there’s an FD to EF adapter for about $50 that would make them work reasonably well on an EOS-style body. I know she’s got a couple of my lenses, but I don’t remember what sizes or brands they are. I think one is basic, and probably similar to the 18-55mm that comes with the Digital Rebel. I knot that the other is a Tamron, and I want to think it’s a short telephoto lens.
Aaaack! Don’t mind me, I’m just thinking out loud! I don’t ever spend this sort of money on toys, so it’s a little scary to even think about it.
Aieee!
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