camera set up

[jbcs16]

I'm looking at a canon rebel t2i or t3i camera. i am a beginner and want to take action shots like wakeboarding and also sports photos during games. is this a good camera for the money for someone just learning? how many megapixels should i look for as a minimum? also, what is the max shutter speed i will use for "extreme action shots" ? would also like to get a decent lens that has a great zoom.....telescopic lens i guess it is called? would like to zoom in on action shots at sporting events from stands as well as still shots in nature from quite a distance. What are some features that I should look for in a lens. want something good for the money. not looking to spend a ton, but willing to pay for decent quality. any suggestions appreciated. I found a brand new canon eos digital rebel t3i pro-hd wide angle lens on ebay for $20 shipped. Is this a great buy or a peice of junk that isn't necessary?

[jbcs16]

Just found a Canon Rebel t1i everything brand new for $870. Is this a good buy?

Kit includes:
♦ 1) Canon EOS Rebel T1i Digital SLR Camera
♦ 2) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Zoom Lens [Outfit]
♦ 3) Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Lens
♦ 4) Transcend 16GB High-Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) Card
♦ 5) Precision Design USB 2.0 High Speed SecureDigital (SD/SDHC) Card Reader
♦ 6) Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case
♦ 7) Spare LP-E5 High-Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
♦ Precision Design Memory Card Storage Wallet
♦ 9) Digital Image Recovery Software
♦ 10) Precision Design Deluxe 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Camera Cleaning Kit

[jumalian]

#3-10 i wouldn't be too stoked about.

as far as #1 & #2:

t1i

t2i

t3i

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