[quote=TheWandererX,Jan 1 2009, 10:48 AM]
lens...hehe
70-200...hmmm
with macro?
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I don't think so. If you want you can get the 60mm Compact Macro. I'm not that into macro photography, so I'm not sure about the macro models available.
Bigger pixels doesn't mean better quality. The Canon is still a better performer above the Samsung.
If you want, you can accept the dealer's recommendation, or look for another shop that will give you freebies for the Canon, because this particular dealer seems to be wanting to sell out his Samsung stocks. He most probably won't give you any freebies because you bought the Canon over the Samsung.
Take the EOS-1000D or the D60. Both are the best performers of the entry-level range.
You can get the D40, but it's quite old already...
With your budget I think you can get a used 1000D/D60, or get a new a200.
1000D, D60. See which one is right for you and then make the choice.
'Longer'? What are you trying to tell us here?
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longer lens as in u get a 18-70 kit lens rather then the other brands that usually come wif a 18-55 kit lens..