Anybody have a SLR camera for sale??

[presidential_detail]

Looking to buy a Canon or Nikon SLR camera. I have a Rebel Xti that just gave up on me with a error99 code, so I need to find a new camera. Ill do another Canon if the price is right, but I think I may be switching over to Nikon since this is the second Canon product to fail on me inside their first year of use.

 

[imported_broker99]

I just ordered some parts for my camera from a guy on Ebay. You might be able to fix it for cheap if the rest of the camera is in good shape. I can send you his email address if you want it.

 

[MB Fan]

Have you considered shipping it back to Canon for repair? They have a great facility here in California that can fix just about any issue.

As far as Canon vs. Nikon is concerned my opinion in the under $2,000 price category is stick with Canon. Canon, even in your Rebel, uses a CMOS censor that you don't get in a Nikon until you get up to the $1,800 model. If you do decide on a Canon you might consider upgrading to the 50D. It has a metal body (vs the plastic Rebel) and has much higher quality lens standard. I bought a 50D for my daughter this summer and it is an incredible piece of equipment.

BTW if you want a 35mm SLR let me know I have two of them with several lenses sitting on a shelf in the garage.

 

[MB Fan]

Check out this link which includes instructions for a possible fix to your Canon error 99.

http://www.richardsnotes.org/archives/2005/04/29/50mm-lens-contact-points/

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Rydawg maybe have a D90 coming up for sale shortly, I think he is looking at a D300 or D5000, something like that...

I'm a Nikon guy myself and couldn't be happier with my D40X

 

[imported_glfahlc]

i have a canon xti that i bought from KEH for cheap about 2 yrs ago and its still going strong although i usually shoot e6 with my 1n rs...

 

[imported_Bunky]

Rydawg maybe have a D90 coming up for sale shortly, I think he is looking at a D300 or D5000, something like that...

I'm a Nikon guy myself and couldn't be happier with my D40X

The D90 is a great camera. The D300 is a step up. The D3000 and D5000 replace the D40 and D60.

 

[presidential_detail]

Check out this link which includes instructions for a possible fix to your Canon error 99.

http://www.richardsnotes.org/archives/2005/04/29/50mm-lens-contact-points/

yeah Ive done everything, still gives the error. I can switch the camera on and off over and over until it works atleast once if I REALLY need a picture. Today I was able to get a few good pics out of it on a 370z I detailed today. Im looking into a new camera hopefully soon.

 

[presidential_detail]

Rydawg maybe have a D90 coming up for sale shortly, I think he is looking at a D300 or D5000, something like that...

I'm a Nikon guy myself and couldn't be happier with my D40X

I doubt its within my range of budget, but Ill shoot him a message to see what hes thinking.

 

[Todd@RUPES]

The D90 is a great camera. The D300 is a step up. The D3000 and D5000 replace the D40 and D60.

Gotcha, thanks

I thought about grabbing a D90 a couple of times, but for what I do, the D40x is perfect. For 640x480 or 800x600 pix pics I cannot tell much of a difference (if any). I do need to get some better lenses though, as the stock 18-55mm is good (by my lack of experience) but I have been told that stepping up the lenses will make a huge difference.

 

[presidential_detail]

Gotcha, thanks

I thought about grabbing a D90 a couple of times, but for what I do, the D40x is perfect. For 640x480 or 800x600 pix pics I cannot tell much of a difference (if any). I do need to get some better lenses though, as the stock 18-55mm is good (by my lack of experience) but I have been told that stepping up the lenses will make a huge difference.

I REALLY want the D90, but like you mentioned, its really not worth it for me to spend that kind of money to do what I do with it. Id also feel pretty bad about getting a new D90 all dirty!