Thinking about upgrading from my Canon Rebel G film to the new Digital Rebel. I like the fact that I can use most of the lenses I already have. Anyone ever cross paths with one of these cameras? I wanted to get some of your opinions about the camera. Photography is a real passion of mine, so I don't mind the $650 price tag as long as it's worth it. Anyway, feel free to chime in.
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I have had my Rebel since spring, and really like it. That said, I have never been a real big film shooter. When I first started writing articles for publication, I took pictures out of necessity for the articles. At that time, the net was just getting started and E-sites were actually making money unlike today. Back then, they purchased articles regularly from me, and I had a digital camera that I used in my real job as and insurance agent. Since I primarily sold to e-zines, the digital was perfect because there was no conversion necessary. That was initially one of my advantages in the market.
When the bust came to most e-zines, digital photos were a serious handicap. Print had absolutely no use for them. It took a couple of years for their technology to evolve to the point it is today, using digital photos. Once again, I started selling a few articles and purchased a Sony 717 digital cam. It produced a good picture that was/is very usable. It was simple to operate, just put it on auto and let it fly. The only problem was, the more I got into doing hunting articles as opposed to bass fishing, the more I needed to shoot moving critters. The 717 was way to slow to be effective. That's when I went to the SLR Rebel. So far, I like the camera very well, and have no complaints. It is a little more complex to use than the Sony, but if you are good with a regular SLR film camera, the switch should not be a problem.
When I looked into buying the camera, I didn't own lens #1, so I had to buy both the camera and the lens. I think that if I had the lenses, I might have gone with the D10 for just a little more money. The D10 is a much nicer body and has more features than the Rebel. However, both have the same chip in them, and both produce essentially the same quality of photo.
The big advantage for me with the SLR was the fact that it will fire off about 9 shots before you have to wait for it to write the files to the card. If I had splurged on the faster cards, it might do better than that. That's a far cry from what the Point and shoot digitals can do and a real plus when you are trying to get a deer, elk or bear to look just the right way for a magazine.
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When the bust came to most e-zines, digital photos were a serious handicap. Print had absolutely no use for them. It took a couple of years for their technology to evolve to the point it is today, using digital photos. Once again, I started selling a few articles and purchased a Sony 717 digital cam. It produced a good picture that was/is very usable. It was simple to operate, just put it on auto and let it fly. The only problem was, the more I got into doing hunting articles as opposed to bass fishing, the more I needed to shoot moving critters. The 717 was way to slow to be effective. That's when I went to the SLR Rebel. So far, I like the camera very well, and have no complaints. It is a little more complex to use than the Sony, but if you are good with a regular SLR film camera, the switch should not be a problem.
When I looked into buying the camera, I didn't own lens #1, so I had to buy both the camera and the lens. I think that if I had the lenses, I might have gone with the D10 for just a little more money. The D10 is a much nicer body and has more features than the Rebel. However, both have the same chip in them, and both produce essentially the same quality of photo.
The big advantage for me with the SLR was the fact that it will fire off about 9 shots before you have to wait for it to write the files to the card. If I had splurged on the faster cards, it might do better than that. That's a far cry from what the Point and shoot digitals can do and a real plus when you are trying to get a deer, elk or bear to look just the right way for a magazine.
Skipper
Lanole, I have had my DReb since July. I have to say that I really like the camera. I have had no problems with it what so ever. I did not have any Canon lenses going into the purchase so that made my choice easy, going with the DReb. I have since purchased 1 lens, Tamron 75-300mm, to go along with the kit lens. Here are My Pics. Most of them are with the Rebel.
Now having said that, I now am already to step up to a cam with more features. I would love to get the EOS 1Ds-MarkII, but I don't have an extra 4K to spend on a camera. I think knowing what I know now I would go up to the Canon 20D. Higher resolution and faster shutter, not to mention other features.
There is nothing wrong with the DReb and I just love mine, but I want more! Can you blame me?
Now having said that, I now am already to step up to a cam with more features. I would love to get the EOS 1Ds-MarkII, but I don't have an extra 4K to spend on a camera. I think knowing what I know now I would go up to the Canon 20D. Higher resolution and faster shutter, not to mention other features.
There is nothing wrong with the DReb and I just love mine, but I want more! Can you blame me?
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For $650 that is the best camera you will be able to bring home IMO (especially since you already have lenses). Like FoulShot said, and that you indicated that photography is a passion, I would look a little further towards the mid-grade DSLR's (20D). You already have glass, so you are a big jump ahead.
What do you like photographing usually?? post up some pics
What do you like photographing usually?? post up some pics
