Nikon D80? Canon Rebel XTi? Canon 30D? help.

[Keiichi]

 http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10299517&search=rebel%20xt&Mo=1&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-CA&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Sp=S&N=0&whse=BCCA&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ne=4000000&D=rebel%20xt&Ntt=rebel%20xt&No=1&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

Limited Online Offer:

Valid for orders placed December 8, 2007,
through December 16, 2007.

 Online price
 $749.99
 
*Less rebate
 - $170.00
 
YOUR COST
 $579.99
 

 The $170.00 manufacturer's rebate will be automatically deducted at checkout. No coupon number is needed.

[Ice-520]

good deal! and life time warrenty

[w00tgasm]

I thought costco stopped doing that...

[Ice-520]

I thought costco stopped doing that...

only for computers

[Keiichi]

I've read around and the reviews for the lenses aren't the greatest, but they all say....it's great for starting out and you can't go wrong with the price.

[Ice-520]

yup, they are the cheapest kit lens but then it is great for learning the basics
and have the choice of investing more or not

[w00tgasm]

Though it ends up cheaper than the other XT Package they have.

[rancid]

wow that is cheap...i was thinking about either that or get the nikon that's in the same price range.  reviews for the nikon seems to be better than the rebel. 

[Username]

If you are just starting out, maybe consider getting a used camera and spend some money on courses. I'd like to go that route in the future. A DSLR is a powerful tool if you know how to use it.

  Kev