What kind of Canon Camera should i buy for sports event and landscape at the same time?

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1. Edwin says:

   August 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

   The Canon 7D is capable of up to 8fps (frames per second) so that should suffice for your sports photography. Since its a "cropped sensor" camera any EF-S lenses you have can be used with it.

   Read a review of the 7D here: http://www.shutterbug.net/equipmentreviews/proquality_digital_slrs/0310canon7D/index.html

   For landscape photography the lens is more important. The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f3.5-4.5 USM will give you wide, sweeping landscapes. Just be sure to use a tripod for your landscape photography and understand how to achieve the maximum depth of field. For an explanation of depth of field this site will help: http://www.dofmaster.com/dofjs.html
2. Selin says:

   August 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

   Canon 500D
3. Paul R says:

   August 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

   The XTi is actually ok for sports, yes there are better cameras, but the camera you have is capable enough IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT LENS.

   Spend your money on a new lens instead. Canons 70-200 f4L would be a good starting point, for a little extra you could get a sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX lens.

   Both will really bring your camera to life with fast focusing.

   Even a great body with a slow lens is going to be a slow camera.

   If you want a new body then the logical upgrade is a 50D or 7D, as these have a far faster buffer.
   The only thing you will gain with a T1i or T2i is 5 extra MP, the speed of the AF, the speed of the buffer will be exactly the same, and if you have the same or similar cheap kit lens, this is what is going to hold you back.

   And if you buy decent glass you’ll be using it in 10, 15 years time, a new body will do you 3 years.
4. DigitalPhotography says:

   August 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

   Hey,

   The Canon EOS XTi is an alright camera. With good lens, you won’t notice any difference if an image was taken with your camera or a professional camera.

   I’m guessing you have the 18-55mm lens. Yes, it’s not for sports, it’s not really fast or sharp but it’s good for landscape.

   Take a look at this article to see which DSLR to buy: http://the-digital-photographer.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-dslr-should-i-buy.html

   Which lens to buy for Canon: http://the-digital-photographer.blogspot.com/2009/11/buying-lens.html
5. - o0O^_^O0o - says:

   August 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

   i recommend Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12.2 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, it covers your requirement
   http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Digital-Camera-18-55mm-3-5-5-6/dp/B0012YA85A/ref=pd_ts_e_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&tag=ukgm-20

   If you have more budget, here’s better
   Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18 MP CMOS APS-C Digital SLR Camera with 3.0-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens
   http://www.amazon.com/Canon-T2i-Digital-3-0-Inch-18-55mm/dp/B0035FZJHQ/ref=pd_ts_e_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&tag=ukgm-20
6. jaxak says:

   August 11, 2010 at 4:54 pm

   I would agree with what others are saying for the most part, for sports you’re best off getting a better lens. I would highly suggest either the Sigma or Canon 70-200 f2.8 (the f/4 will be a tad on the slow side for sports)

   For landscapes, the canon 10-22, or the soon-to-be-released sigma 8-16mm.

   If you really want a new camera, you basically have to choose between sports and landscapes.
   The canon 7D is best for sports, with 8FPS, and a very nice autofocus system.
   The canon 5D Mark II would be the only camera to show real improvement for landscapes over what you have, as it has a full frame sensor, allowing you to get wider shots.

   If I were you, I’d go for the 7D if you get a new camera.