Go Digital!

This week I bought a slightly used Canon Rebel XTi. It's a newer model with some additional functionality with very few "clicks" for a great price (with a transferrable extended warranty, no less!). OK, who cares?

As a result, in a week, I'll be posting my "old" camera on craigslist to sell, asking $350. Before I do that, though, I wanted family a chance at it. This is the camera I've been using for the last 5 years shooting our boys, etc... so you've seen the pictures it takes. If you've thought about getting a digital SLR type camera (non-compact), here's a chance to get in on it reasonably cheaply (the cheapest Canon Digital SLR goes for about $600 new). This camera has all the automatic modes as well as all the manual modes, so it is a great camera to learn on. If you're not really interested in learning, but just want a camera that delivers great pics without the delay you get with compacts, this works for you also! This is essentially the digital version of any of the Canon EOS Rebel film models (II, X, Xs, G, Gs, Ti, 2000, etc.). Any of the Canon EF lenses will work (same as you would use for any Canon EOS camera... film or digital).

Here's the details...

For family, I'm asking $300

Canon Digital Rebel (300D)
6.3 Megapixels
fully functioning, with never any trouble with it.
cosmetic wear on the grip
Technical details available at: http://www0.epinions.com/pr-Canon_Digital_Rebel_EOS-300D_Digital_Camera/display_~full_specs
I'm including my 35-80 lens (which digitally is equivalent to a 56-128 in film). I've used the lens as my standard lens for the last 15 years and it's been great. It does have a crack on the outside shell that I fixed over a year ago with superglue and hasn't been a problem since. Includes a clear "sky" filter used to protect the lens... has been on it since the day I bought the lens.

I can also include a 256MB CF memory card, so you can be off and shooting immediately. Holds roughly 75 pictures at full resolution.

2 batteries and a charger

manual

If you're interested, let me know. Otherwise, I'll be posting it on craigslist next week.