Eos Digital
Where I can get a used Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSI online? I would love 2 get a new one, but you can afford?

In addition, I can take "professional" quality pictures with him? What type of lens should I buy for portrait work?

The XSi is a camera still relatively new. cameras used will not be much cheaper than the new cameras. KEH has a XSi for $ 579 new. Most use eBay sales running from $ 500 to $ 550. Not a big difference. Http: / / www.keh.com/OnLineStore/ProductList.aspx?Mode=searchproducts&item=0&ActivateTOC2=false&ID=&Size=&BC=&BCC=&CC=&CCC=&BCL=&GBC=&GCC=&KW=xsi I recommend a 50mm f/1.4 for portraits on APS sensored camera like the XSi. Fast, excellent color reproduction and great bokeh. The 50mm F/1.8 is a great value. It worthy of consideration. You should probably invest in a photograph of how-to book also. A "professional" photos that you do not the camera.