Deal or no Deal

dReWpY · 07-12-2010, 07:18 PM

im looking at a camera, my friend is selling it and i need to know if its a good deal or not:
http://nashville.craigslist.org/pho/1836460620.html
Canon DS6041 EOS 6.3MP Digital Rebel Camera

Key Features

•Total Pixels-- Approx. 6.5 megapixels
•LCD Monitor Size--1.8 inches
•Image Format: JPEG and RAW (CRW)
•High-performance digital SLR with 6.3 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Canon's exclusive Digic Imaging Processor
•High-speed, wide-area 7-point AF with superimposed focusing points.
•12 shooting modes including 6 PIC (Programmed Image Control) modes.
•Light and compact design with ergonomic design and control layout.
•Direct Print capability with PictBridge compatible printers plus Exif Print and DPOF 1.1 support.
•Built-in Flash
•Self-time--10-seconds delay
•Compatible Lenses: Canon EF including EF-S lenses. (Focal length conversion factor: Equivalent to approx. 1.6x indicated focal length compared to 35mm format.)
•File Size (on CF card)-- JPEG: (1) Large/Fine-- Approx. 3.1MB (3072 x 2048), (2) Large/ Normal-- Approx. 1.8MB (3072 x 2048), (3) Middle/Fine-- Approx. 1.8MB (2048 x 1360), (4) Middle/Normal-- Approx. 1.2MB (2048 x1360), (5) Small/Fine-- Approx. 1.4MB (1536 x 1024), (6) Small/Normal-- Approx. 0.9MB (1536 x 1024); RAW--Approx. 7MB (3072 x 2048)

Items included:

- EFS 18-55 mm lens (standard)
- Sigma 70-300 mm zoom lens
- Sigma 28-80 mm wide zoom lens
- Sunpak DigiFlash 2800---- external flash
- Lowepro Camera backpack
- all cables and chargers

what do you guys think?

Amber Lamps · 07-12-2010, 10:33 PM

not bad... knowing the seller is a plus! I can find the camera with the 300mm lens for $250 but the third lens and the flash seals it. I found a new one with just the standard kit for $150...but you'll never find the rest for $175... My only negative comment is how out dated it is but for amateur shots, it should be great! Pm Brandon or Papa Complex...

dReWpY · 07-12-2010, 10:37 PM

im a huge amatuer, like i dont even own a point and shoot, just a damn cell cam

t-homo · 07-12-2010, 10:45 PM

Best bet would be to PM ebbs.

Amber Lamps · 07-12-2010, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy

im a huge amatuer, like i dont even own a point and shoot, just a damn cell cam

Should be perfect then!

I have a DSLR and a P&S that haven't seen the sun since I've gotten 5-8 meg cameras on my phones...

goof2 · 07-13-2010, 02:45 AM

I probably wouldn't do it, at least without more research. I'm guessing you are considering this as a less expensive way to try out a DSLR and see if it is something you may have more interest in. The Digital Rebel is as good a camera body as any for this. The problem for me is if I were to do the same the lenses in the deal would need to be something I would want to stick with for the long haul. Look in to the included Sigma lenses (and the external flash) to see if they are worth it before making a decision.

07-12-2010, 10:33 PM	#2
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	not bad... knowing the seller is a plus! I can find the camera with the 300mm lens for $250 but the third lens and the flash seals it. I found a new one with just the standard kit for $150...but you'll never find the rest for $175... My only negative comment is how out dated it is but for amateur shots, it should be great! Pm Brandon or Papa Complex...

07-12-2010, 10:45 PM	#4
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Best bet would be to PM ebbs.

07-13-2010, 02:45 AM	#6
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	I probably wouldn't do it, at least without more research. I'm guessing you are considering this as a less expensive way to try out a DSLR and see if it is something you may have more interest in. The Digital Rebel is as good a camera body as any for this. The problem for me is if I were to do the same the lenses in the deal would need to be something I would want to stick with for the long haul. Look in to the included Sigma lenses (and the external flash) to see if they are worth it before making a decision.