Hey guys, just got back from CC. My mistake was to first try out a
Rebel XSi. Within five minutes or so I got used to it almost like second nature, and after getting tired of the 18-55mm lens, I grabbed a nearby 55-200mm lens (I think it was the one that was just released?) and fooled around with that one too.
Then after almost half an hour with it, I decided to finally try out the Nikon D40. I was sad. Like this:
All the cool dedicated buttons seemed to be gone, and I couldn't figure out how to alter some settings for awhile (ISO and AF, for example).
Funny thing was, as I was leaving CC, I saw one of the very high-end Canon models sitting next to the XSi. I was all "Y'know, I shouldn't...but I will," and I picked it up to see how good it was compared to . I immediately got confused by all the buttons and the unfamiliar layout, and so I gave up on it.
So yes, my sights are now firmly set on a Canon Rebel XSi, and I'm going to buy it online. That amazon.com price does seem nice this time of year.
I'm going to guess I'll need a macro lens and a "far-range" lens to even out the view spectrum. Can you guys help me out further here?
Again, thanks for all of your comments and advice.
