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Old 01-13-2015   #1
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Re: Camera DSLR Question

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So my boss is selling is old DSLR camera as he upgraded to one that could do video. I have the camera now, he let me try it to see if I liked it before I buy.

It's this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-...anon+rebel+xsi

It comes with the 18-55mm lens, carrying case, two batteries, charger and a book that explains how to use the camera by a pro photographer.

So, the issue...I have no f'ing clue how to tell a good camera from a bad one or if this is a good one to get.

My gut tells me yes after talking to my boss as I trust him and we chatted at length about it.

He said he'd give it to me for 225 I think, which seems like a great deal as most online from refurbished places are 350-375 I think and ebay most are 250-275. Also, the reviews on this one seem pretty good from what I can tell and I have always trusted cannon.

My boss is a nerdy/engineer type similar to me and takes good care of his electronics so it's not a lemon or anything.

So anyway, just wondering if anyone who is good with cameras, I know a few people on here are I believe, can give me some feedback. Is this a pretty good starter one? Solid deal? Just go for it? Or any reason not to buy?

I was half tempted to just buy it and worry about it later and if its not what I want sell it for the same price or more but I want a good camera for various car events, life events and the main reason for buying is for the gf and family type stuff.

Thanks for any help guys.
This is a good sign that it doesn't matter if you had a pro body or a consumer body. You don't have the skill necessary to utilize anything past consumer.

Buy this one.
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Old 01-13-2015   #2
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Re: Camera DSLR Question

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This is a good sign that it doesn't matter if you had a pro body or a consumer body. You don't have the skill necessary to utilize anything past consumer.

Buy this one.
That is why I am asking. I don't need anything super fancy. I have an Iphone camera right now, that is the best i have and while my new iphone 6 camera is ok in perfect conditions, its still shit compared to an actual camera.

I figured this was the answer I was going to get but figured I would ask anyway.

Anyone else? Or is it pretty cut and dry?
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