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Bmaintz
Joined: 24 Nov 2004
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Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 11:24 pm
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I have an older Olympus D-380 2.0 mp camera.... I know that the mininum pixels is 2.0mp but this camera puts out only 1.93mp which is below the mininum..... I can enlarge to 2.175mp with the software & my pictures have been accepted (3 out of 5), my sunset pictures didn't make it...... I want to purchase the new Canon EOS REBEL in the future but will be stuck with the D-380 for a while.... (fine for Ebay).... |
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jamesmcq24
Joined: 03 Nov 2004
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 1:11 am
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Bmaintz
Joined: 24 Nov 2004
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Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 7:39 am
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What can you buy the D70 for? $________
The Rebel is around $900.
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Joe Gough
Joined: 16 Nov 2004
Posts: 228
Location: Poole, Dorset, UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 2:20 pm
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Bob,
Unless you're in a hurry it might pay you to wait a few weeks/months. The Rebel has been out for quite a while now, at least in digital camera terms, and Canon is likely to be replacing it fairly soon. Judging by Canon's latest updates to their other models the new 'Rebel' is bound to be a major leap forward in specification at a similar or lower price.
The next step into DSLR is a big one as you are also committing yourself to buying the glass specific for that manufacturer __ you're pretty stuck then. Canon are the market-leader by some margin in DSLR's and for good reason.
It seems to me that Canon lead, Nikon follow. Check also the range of lenses available from each manufacturer and the prices.
You might want to take a look at;
http://www.fredmiranda.com/
It's a great site if you need information, equipment reviews, tips or just want to learn more about photography. You can also upload pictures and have others offer excellent critique and advice.
Regards,
Joe |
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Gurilla
Joined: 05 Nov 2004
Posts: 51
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 2:39 pm
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I have just gone through the pain of making that decision as well, it did come down to Canon or Nikon for me and with no extras like lense to worry about making the camera fit I could make that decision base on camera and functions.
The Nikon D70 won out in the end, it has control of the flash that I wanted Vs the Canon Rebel while a nice camera has some limitations. Having said that I believe that Canon will be releasing a new entry level camera before christmas so you may want to wait and see what that is like or buy a second hand one cheaper.
The only other thing that you need to be aware of is the cost of the extra lense, flash units cards etc. All not cheap if you want quality and quality is worth purchasing.
Makes this an expensive hobby, |
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Bmaintz
Joined: 24 Nov 2004
Posts: 398
Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 8:04 pm
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I will probably be buying in the middle of next year.... Been thinking of doing weddings & giving them a CD with the pictures on it for a reduced price...
My daughter is getting married in June 2006 so i could save mega bucks there... Thanks... Bob |
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TravelLight
Joined: 30 Oct 2004
Posts: 82
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted: Sat Nov 27, 2004 2:32 am
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| Joe Gough wrote: | Bob,
... Canon are the market-leader by some margin in DSLR's and for good reason.
It seems to me that Canon lead, Nikon follow. Check also the range of lenses available from each manufacturer and the prices.
Joe |
The reason for Canon's leadership is marketing. Don't ever confuse good sales with good products - there is no cause and effect relationship. Is the 'Sun' still the best selling newspaper in the UK? If so, is it the best source of news?
Also, don't forget that not only Canon and Nikon make DSLRs, and some neither lead nor follow, but go their own way. Pentax and Olympus are prominent here. In particular, Pentax can teach most of the other manufacturers about ergonomics - their controls are very straightforward. Also, their compatibility with older lenses is excellent - our old M series manual 50mm works well on the *istD.
For anyone looking at an entry level DSLR, the *istDS is now becoming available, and pricing is very sharp. Buy the camera, not the marketing image.
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jessi
Joined: 06 Dec 2004
Posts: 47
Location: wisconsin & ohio
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Posted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 7:35 pm
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My aunt had a Digital Canon SLR over Thanksgiving, and I looked at it and couldn't figure out how to manually focus it. Do most digital SLRs allow for manual focusing, manual exposure time, ect? |
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atlantagreg
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
Posts: 91
Location: Metro Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 10:59 pm
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| Gurilla wrote: | | Having said that I believe that Canon will be releasing a new entry level camera before christmas so you may want to wait and see what that is like or buy a second hand one cheaper. |
Just to step in if it's ok...
Traditionally makers don't announce new cameras once Thanksgiving hits (the "Christmas shopping season"). They and the stores that sell their cameras are going to try to sqeeze every last penny out of folks before Christmas. In the week in-between Xmas and New Years, you'll see halfway decent sales as they want to unload the stuff so the sales can go on the books for 2004. After January 1st, new models will be announced.
This is just a prediction on my part, but I'm guessing the "new" Rebel will just be a minor upgrade. They'll release it in the black bodied version, and MAYBE tweak it some for greater startup speed, etc. Though upping it's resolution to 7 MP would make sense (sort of), I doubt they'll do it.
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Joe Gough
Joined: 16 Nov 2004
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Location: Poole, Dorset, UK
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 5:24 am
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Greg,
I'd agree the Rebel is likely to be replaced soon __ in the UK for example they are offering a £100 cash-back (they send you a cheque) if you buy one before Jan 31st __ which is always a sign that they're flogging off the old model before releasing the new.
However, as far as the sensor for the replacement model is concerned, I'd think it much more likely that it will have the superior 8MP unit from the 20D __ just as when the 300 came out it had the same sensor as the 10D. |
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edsphotosus
Joined: 07 Dec 2004
Posts: 5
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:09 am
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| jessi wrote: | | My aunt had a Digital Canon SLR over Thanksgiving, and I looked at it and couldn't figure out how to manually focus it. Do most digital SLRs allow for manual focusing, manual exposure time, ect? |
The lens will have a switch on it, M/F. Slide it to M and you will be in manual focus. Just turn the focus ring. Most, although not all, Canon lenses also have "full time manual focus." Which means you fine tune the focus manually after the autofocus has locked. Make sure the lens supports this before you do it, because if it doesn't you can hurt it.
As to manual exposure, that would the the "M" on the command dial.
Granted that digital SLRs usually have a pretty poor viewfinder, so manual focusing isn't always a treat. But it is possible, I do it all the time. |
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atlantagreg
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
Posts: 91
Location: Metro Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 11:56 am
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| Joe Gough wrote: | Greg,
I'd agree the Rebel is likely to be replaced soon __ in the UK for example they are offering a £100 cash-back (they send you a cheque) if you buy one before Jan 31st __ which is always a sign that they're flogging off the old model before releasing the new. |
The only problem with that (here at least) is greed. For example, my local Circuit City stores were selling the Rebel for $899.00 with lens. They then raised the price to $999.00 and advertised the "rebate for a great holiday price!". Grrrrrrrrr. I know some shoppers aren't too observant, but dang, that's too obvious. LOL |
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Bmaintz
Joined: 24 Nov 2004
Posts: 398
Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi
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Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 5:17 pm
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I have read the reviews on the new Canon EOS 20D with the 8.2mp.....
A little pricey at this time but should come down by the time I am ready ...
Will it replace the Rebel????... Bob |
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edsphotosus
Joined: 07 Dec 2004
Posts: 5
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Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2004 10:27 pm
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| Bmaintz wrote: | I have read the reviews on the new Canon EOS 20D with the 8.2mp.....
A little pricey at this time but should come down by the time I am ready ...
Will it replace the Rebel????... Bob |
No, they are different product lines.
The EOS 20D replaced the EOS 10D. These are the mid-range line.
The professional line is the EOS 1D series. The Rebel line is entry level. |
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