patrickbkc wrote:I've seen Nikon DSLRs at Walmart before... Granted I got mine from a specialty camera store. Sorry Cannon, but I'll stick with Nikon.

I'd take Nikon over Cannon too. Who knows what the quality of those rip-offs is. However, I'll stick with my Canon... ;)

Serious question; why would I buy this when I could pick up the T1i at 15.1 MP and video for $50 more and free shipping on Amazon?

tonyeye wrote:That's some ridiculous criteria. Sorry we can't all shop at B&H... or is that not high-end enough for you, Ansel Adams?

THIS!

https://certifieddigital.com/product/canon-eos-digital-rebel-xs-eos-1000d-10.1-megapixel-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55mm-lens-kit-black/204/5/2762B003/
Only difference I see is this is the USA MODEL!

$479 at Walmart. Do you want a high-end camera they sell at Walmart?

nmumark wrote:While I don't shop at Walmart. Just because they offer it there doesn't make it bad. This is a perfectly good camera for a beginner getting into photography.

Ya know, it's funny. No one admits to shopping at Wallmart, but they are the largest retailer in the world. hmmmm......

HellnationThug wrote:https://certifieddigital.com/product/canon-eos-digital-rebel-xs-eos-1000d-10.1-megapixel-digital-slr-camera-with-18-55mm-lens-kit-black/204/5/2762B003/
Only difference I see is this is the USA MODEL!

Oh and its 50 dollars cheaper

shelland wrote:This is not "high end". This is entry-level and the "lowest" D-SLR that Canon currently makes. (and they might not even be actively making it any more)

That is because it is a three year old model, that is still holding it's own today. This is a great entry-level DSLR.

I've never gotten this camera-- unless you just want one to look like you have a DSLR. If you are never going to take it off of auto or change lenses, get a point and shoot. If you are going to take it off auto and change lenses, get a better one (Ti3 or the 50).

If only I could use my stockpile of Kodak Instamatic film and flash cubes with this.

magorphenger wrote:Scenario : You're about ready to head to work, you don't want to miss any items, but driving while Woot!ing is extremely unsafe, even with the Track Woot! app on your phone (Free in the App Store yesterday).

Then, like a light from heaven, descends a $400 camera that will take, potentially, 3 hours to sell out.

God bless you less-than-adequate deals that give working folk a chance to see everything without risking our lives.

LOL... Repped+4 oh wait, wrong forum.

I bought this for my wife during the last woot-off. Solid little camera. The is our first SLR, so we didn't need anything extra fancy.

I would recommend a high speed SD card and an upgraded lens if you want to do anything more than take casual pictures. But over all, a great camera.

Ummmm, T3 for $399 and free shipping. https://certifieddigital.com/product/canon-eos-rebel-t3-digital-camera-kit-with-18-55mm-is-lens/559/5/5157B002/

HellnationThug wrote:Oh and its 50 dollars cheaper

Yes and everything they sell is "..brand new and coming with 1 year warranty."

Sounds like a site from overseas, or some one who can't use spell-check. Either way I would rather deal with a company located within the US or with enough forethought to up keep their site.

i'd still rather get one of the printer bundles with the t3i / t2i and ebay the printer.

ecbntmkr wrote:Serious question; why would I buy this when I could pick up the T1i at 15.1 MP and video for $50 more and free shipping on Amazon?

Let's see......because you don't have an extra $50 in your budget for a camera!

rsinger1 wrote:That is because it is a three year old model, that is still holding it's own today. This is a great entry-level DSLR.

I agree whole-heartedly, and I said in my first post that it would be a great entry-level D-SLR. My reply was in response to calling it a "high end" camera. My interpretation (which could have been wrong) was that they were calling this was a high end camera based on the price. I was just pointing out that in the world of D-SLR, this is at the bottom - which does NOT mean it's not a good camera. At the high end, you can easily spend $3-4,000 for just a camera body.

ecbntmkr wrote:Ummmm, T3 for $399 and free shipping. https://certifieddigital.com/product/canon-eos-rebel-t3-digital-camera-kit-with-18-55mm-is-lens/559/5/5157B002/

This is a better deal.... Nice find. Takes video for all you who have to have it on the digital camera, free shipping, and it comes with the lens.

Phorlakh wrote:BUT ALL MY LENSES BE NIKKOR!

If you can forgo auto-focus, you can use lens mount adapters for Nikon to Canon EOS:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=Lens+Mount+Adapter+nikon+to+canon&x=0&y=0

ecbntmkr wrote:Serious question; why would I buy this when I could pick up the T1i at 15.1 MP and video for $50 more and free shipping on Amazon?

If that's in your budget, the T1i is definitely a better camera (I used to own it myself). Both are now a few years old - at the time the "order" was XS, XSi, T1i. If you're in the market, check out prices for the T2i vs. the T1i. It's got a better sensor. The T2i is the upgraded version of the T1i, it's just a matter of your budget.

$400 woots on a woot off kind of day slow my F5 roll, brah.

One should keep an eye out for good deals on models that will run "Magic Lantern" firmware (e.g. T2i) as it significantly expands the capabilities of the camera for stills and video.

LaChicaKmart wrote:Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

What am I missing here? it says " 18-55mm lens" in the title.

What is your question ?

tonyeye wrote:That's some ridiculous criteria. Sorry we can't all shop at B&H... or is that not high-end enough for you, Ansel Adams?

I am aghast! Next you'll be telling us your man, Jeeves, uses matches instead of crisp new $100 bills for lighting your Cubans. ARE WE BARBARIANS or WOOTERS?

Are there ever any 3-piece speakers on woot-offs?

Great deal, buy 3! hurry hurry! you only have hours left!

ok these puppies ain't selling - kinda like the t-shirts yesterday - NEXT????

My ex took our original Digital Rebel in the divorce. If I had the extra money, I'd snag this one. Yes, not top of the line by any means, but I loved the original and it's better than the crappy point and shoot I got left with..

LaChicaKmart wrote:Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

What am I missing here? it says " 18-55mm lens" in the title.

The lens is 55mm in diameter, and you get eighteen of them with your camera purchase.

georgiaym wrote:Why can't woot copy facebook and have a like button for posts like this

I agree we like "likes" or TUs (ThumbsUP)

So Georgia, here is you 2 "likes" and 2 TUs and 1 smile from me.

I still don't understand it myself. This camera came out way back in 2008. It's a 4 year old camera that's still $400? I can get a base model Canon Rebel T3 for $60 more... and the T3 is faster, shoots at 12MP, and does video.

I can see them selling this for $250 or even $300 but not $400.

nmumark wrote:While I don't shop at Walmart. Just because they offer it there doesn't make it bad. This is a perfectly good camera for a beginner getting into photography.

Sure it does, Walmart forces their suppliers to reduce their pricing therefore manufacturers have no choice but to lower their quality standards. Some reputable companies refuse to play the Walmart game. This is why not all things are cheaper at Walmart.

With all the naysayers out there, this will NEVER sell out.

Totally agree, would be great for a beginner like myself. I just wish they had this deal when I bought mine 6 months ago, cause I payed slightly more :/

Turns out it was a dude! I see what you did there.

robacord wrote:Sure it does, Walmart forces their suppliers to reduce their pricing therefore manufacturers have no choice but to lower their quality standards. Some reputable companies refuse to play the Walmart game. This is why not all things are cheaper at Walmart.

Lowes does the same thing. "Meet our price or don't sell your product here!" - it is actually fairly common.

This was first available from Canon in Aug of 2008

This is a great DSLR for the amateur/beginner photographer with all the features you will need to jump into the world of digital photography. This was my first one, and its the one I grab first when I need to take a quick picture. I paid $800 for mine back in the day, but it came with two lenses and a bag. If you want to get your feet wet in the world of digital photography, but don't want to spend a fortune, this is a great camera and can produce dazzling results.

dbcooper

oh, and about the write-up: eww.

georgiaym wrote:Why can't woot copy facebook and have a like button for posts like this

Like!

LaChicaKmart wrote:Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP SLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

What am I missing here? it says " 18-55mm lens" in the title.

Not sure exactly what has you confused. It just states that you are getting the standard 18 to 55 zoom lens that is bundled with the camera.

Great dslr starter camera