Well, I have seen a few things that I wouldn't have minded having at the final price. Mostly cos of the accessories adding to the value considerably. Who knows what the price would have been with me in the loop of course.
I gather some folk sit there with 2 systems on line. can't quite see what this does.
Drifting off the main point of my thread, cos I'm hooked on photography again after mumble mumble years.
Although the Nikon has the look of a better quality camera, I'm told that the processing on the Canon Rebel XT is superb. The AF speed is almost impossible to believe. The rather poor zoom ratio of X3 seems a bit pointless on the standard lens though.
Standard price for this from an authorized dealer in NY is $804 after mail in discount. Living in Texas I pay NO tax which more than covers the carriage.
The Nikon with two lenses and other odds is $1100 ish and still at 6.1 mp that would be circa 630 quid with as much glass as I need. I can't remember if it's an ‘s' though.
Which takes me to Sony. Their new fixed lens is X10, so this will be enough for the majority of users. However, although well received, (Which? while I was in UK) it is arguable that serious users will not want a camera that veers away from the standards set over many years. It is one of the few that allow continuous use of the lcd while focusing etc. it's bigger than the Canon, and around the same (full) price of $999
Trying to scan negs from the family archives is still a problem. I have just returned a HP low end (staples clearance $45 ) Beutifully made, but just no res worth having. Anyone know how the ‘Density' is derived/calculated? I have to be able to scan 70 year old negs that are say 2.5" X 4" and get some of the fantastic detail pulled off transparencies.
Thanks for the input. LR