# Looking for a good DSLR

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [May 12, 2011, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-dslr/258373 "2011-05-12T15:01:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 12, 2011, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-for-a-good-dslr/258373/9 "2011-05-12T18:33:44Z")

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> [@WANTED:Roommate](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wanted-roommate/42147/23):
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> Have an external flash, _had_ the 50mm 1.4 (RIP). I realize the lens used is one of the most important things. My problems with the camera:
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> - The D series just feel better in my hand (insert joke…). The XTi feels kinda cheap.
> - My laptop has a built-in SD reader but the XTi takes CF
> - The button to pop out the CF card broke… :Idiots
> - I’d like something with higher continuous fps
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> Video would hurt either I guess

I do agree, the rebel series does feel “cheap”. It’s the plastic body rather then magnesium. The only option that really fits your criteria (in Canon) is the 60D. Has faster burst capabilities, larger/heavier magnesium and uses SD memory.

Most of the higher end Canon’s use CF though.

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