Canon EOS 50D or Rebel T1i?
I am a beginner and the budget is about 1000-1500, body and lens. Major use is to take portrait. Movie is not a main concern. Could someone please give me advice on the major differences between the two models? Which one has a better picture quality? Thanks for the help.
Spend your money on the T1i and use the rest of the money to purchase a high quality Canon L Glass lens, like the 50mm F1.4 or even better, the 50mm F1.2 which with the 1.6focal lenght multiplier, the 50mm will make the perfect portrait lens for you. If you are really on a budget, you can get by just fine with a 50mm F1.8 ( The cheapest lens Canon makes) which has very good optics as well.
I would pick up a T2i and the 50mm F1.4 if I were making the purchase for portraits or at least the 50mm F1.8. The 50D is a good camera but the Canon T2i produces superior images--similar to what the Canon 7D puts out. Can't beat it for the buck.