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Canon Digital Rebel XTi - Good first DSLR? Richard !!pTPR9HIl4jQ
Hey /p/,

I am going to Europe in a few weeks, and am also planning to get more into the photography side of amateur blogging. I've got about $500 to spend, and my folks are going to cover the rest, so I was thinking about getting a Rebel XTi.

Now my questions are basically is this a camera that I will be able to get my moneys worth out of. So far I've heard amazing things about the Rebels, and I tried my friend's out and loved it.

Also, another thing I've heard is that some places won't let you use an SLR camera, as they're considered "professional cameras". Because of this, do you think it'd be a good idea for me to take a cheap point-and-shoot camera with me to Europe as well?

Pic related.
>> Anonymous
It'll be a great starter camera. Heck, it can take pictures that are good enough for anything most people will ever want or need until it falls apart one day. Same for other budget DSLRs.

It's a good idea to take both a SLR and a P&S as sometimes on holiday you don't want to take all the crap with you or you can't take it some places or it isn't safe. Can't do any harm to take it.
>> Richard !!pTPR9HIl4jQ
>>195983
Friend of mine was coming back from San Diego, had a padlock on his bag and his camera was in his suitcase. Got home, and the lock was cut, his clothes were thrown all over, and his camera was gone.

And the reason I mentioned where I'd put my laptop was because I was planning on bringing my laptop case if I was gonna bring it. But add a camera bag too and now I have two carry ons. I don't really feel good about just throwing a brand new camera in a backpack as well.
>> Anonymous
>>195983
He's saying security, TSA locks they have keys for and they're allowed to cut non-approved padlocks open for inspection.

It's still not going to happen, though.
>> Anonymous
>>195990
TSA probably cut the lock, and someone lifted the camera while the bag was at baggage claim. It'd be rather hard for an employee to steal anything sizable (laptop, DSLR) and hide it 'til the end of his shift.

I own a camera bag but never use it. Just wrap a sweater around your camera if you think your carry-on will get banged up and you'll be fine.
>> Anonymous
get a 30D or a 40D
>> Anonymous
Do not put laptops in checked luggage. Pretty much everyone I know who's said they did this ended up with either a broken laptop or no laptop. I'd say the same for your camera, take it as carry on.
>> Anonymous
>>195988
Actually TSA theft is pretty common, but it's not reported in the media because it's considered sensitive information.
Carry your camera and computer. Don't check them.
>> Anonymous
>>196261
You must be "in the know".
>> Anonymous
>>196278
You must be "gay."
>> Anonymous
>>196282
>>196278
you two should "suck one another's dicks"
>> Jeremo !iKGMr61IHM
NEVER EVER put electronics in the check in

... most airlines actually recommend you take your laptops camera etc with you on board.

hmmm I usually fly Qantas and they allow an extra Camera bag to be taken on board.
>> Anonymous
ITT people who don't watch the damn news.
Baggage handlers steal. They're often caught with a couple hundred keys for luggage. But I admit I haven't seen a news report on this in a few years now; used to be a regular topic.
>> Anonymous
It's insanely common, more so people stealing your clothes at the laundrymat. Friend and I went to Cali for spring break, he desided to check in his 2900$ Mac Book, and his 40D. Both gone when we got there. He had insurance on both so safe to say he was ok. They also oddly stole his toothpaste...
>> Anonymous
>>196291
>>196296
>>196299

yup its a massive problem that the airports don't like to address. there is little or fuck all you can do about it either apart from having insurance.
>> Anonymous
>>196307
or take valuables in carry on luggage. Why fuck around with insurance when you can just have it right next to you on the plane?