Top Buys 2008 - Great Photo Gear That Won’t Take Your Bottom Dollar
September 29, 2008 – 9:03 am
By Dan Richards
September 2008
Autumn is here — which means that new photo equipment is arriving fast and furious. It’s also the season for bargain hunters: Whether last year’s models, or excess inventory, or just plain good deals from the start, you can find gear you need or want at excellent prices. And so we’ve made a selection of what we think are the best deals in cameras, lenses, and accessories.
REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE
WHO? You want to get into the Canon EOS system, but don’t want to spend more than 700 bucks for a new camera. WHAT? Canon EOS Rebel XS with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF-S IS lens. WHY? It’s rare that a brand-new item makes it into our Top Buys, but given what you get with the Rebel XS — 10.2MP capture, DIGIC III processor, big burst capacity, high-capacity battery, Image Stabilizer lens standard — we’ll make an exception. You can read all about it in our Hands On in this issue. NOW! $700, STREET, WITH KIT LENS….(read more)
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