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I use a 10D as a backup for my 1D; it's pretty similar to the Digital Rebel. (Plus when I was originally looking to purchase a backup, I looked extensively at the Digital Rebel.)
Some of my favorite features:
- The ability to shoot RAW: This really can be a lifesaver if your exposure is incorrect. (Within a +/- 2 stop range) You can adjust almost all of the image parameters afterwards in the computer without sacrificing quality.
- Good AF: Uses an improved version of the Elan 7's (7 point) AF system. While it's not as snappy as the 1D's 45 point system, for most applications it is more than fine.
- Lightweight yet durable: Body made out of polycarbonate with a stainless steel lens mount and chassis.
- Produces stunning images. (Uses the same sensor as the 10D) The images that the Digital Rebel and 10D produce are amazingly accurate and vivid.
- Price point: Not many DSLR's are under the $1000 mark.
- Usually comes with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. It's a decent piece of glass and provides you with the proper focal length to take wide shots with the 1.6x crop factor.
- 1.6x Crop factor: Because the sensor is smaller than a 35mm frame, the focal length of your lens is multiplied by approximately 1.6. This is great if you do a lot of telephoto work.
- Digital SLR: This is really the best thing about it, you see everything real-time through the viewfinder, there's no delay like on a digital camera with an electronic one. What you see is exactly what the lens and sensor see, for lack of a better description.
- Excellent battery life: uses the same battery pack as the 10D. (400 shots per charge is what Canon claims)
- Lenses: Access to some of the world's best lenses (50+ to choose from).
Some things that I don’t care for:
- Less control over AF and white balance: you can not manually change the autofocus mode as you can on the 10D, nor can you set a custom white balance by dialing in a color temperature.
- Pentamirror as opposed to pentaprism: Instead of using a glass prism, a 5 sided mirror box is used. While it's lightweight it's also slightly darker than the glass prism (especially important when using a lens with a maximum aperture of 5.6 or more, as the viewfinder can get pretty dark).
- Plastic body: while this is not a concern for the average user, myself, being a working professional, would absolutely destroy a plastic camera.
-Slow motor drive and small buffer: You can only shoot 2.5 frames per second up to a max of 4 shots before you have to stop and let the camera write the images to the card. I shoot mainly sports, so this is unacceptably slow for me, but a lot of photographers have no need for a fast advance rate.
- 1.6x Crop factor: Not so good if you like shooting with wide angle lenses. (The EF-S lens helps here)
It's a great camera and it produces stunning photos. Get one and you will be very happy!
Some of my favorite features:
- The ability to shoot RAW: This really can be a lifesaver if your exposure is incorrect. (Within a +/- 2 stop range) You can adjust almost all of the image parameters afterwards in the computer without sacrificing quality.
- Good AF: Uses an improved version of the Elan 7's (7 point) AF system. While it's not as snappy as the 1D's 45 point system, for most applications it is more than fine.
- Lightweight yet durable: Body made out of polycarbonate with a stainless steel lens mount and chassis.
- Produces stunning images. (Uses the same sensor as the 10D) The images that the Digital Rebel and 10D produce are amazingly accurate and vivid.
- Price point: Not many DSLR's are under the $1000 mark.
- Usually comes with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens. It's a decent piece of glass and provides you with the proper focal length to take wide shots with the 1.6x crop factor.
- 1.6x Crop factor: Because the sensor is smaller than a 35mm frame, the focal length of your lens is multiplied by approximately 1.6. This is great if you do a lot of telephoto work.
- Digital SLR: This is really the best thing about it, you see everything real-time through the viewfinder, there's no delay like on a digital camera with an electronic one. What you see is exactly what the lens and sensor see, for lack of a better description.
- Excellent battery life: uses the same battery pack as the 10D. (400 shots per charge is what Canon claims)
- Lenses: Access to some of the world's best lenses (50+ to choose from).
Some things that I don’t care for:
- Less control over AF and white balance: you can not manually change the autofocus mode as you can on the 10D, nor can you set a custom white balance by dialing in a color temperature.
- Pentamirror as opposed to pentaprism: Instead of using a glass prism, a 5 sided mirror box is used. While it's lightweight it's also slightly darker than the glass prism (especially important when using a lens with a maximum aperture of 5.6 or more, as the viewfinder can get pretty dark).
- Plastic body: while this is not a concern for the average user, myself, being a working professional, would absolutely destroy a plastic camera.
-Slow motor drive and small buffer: You can only shoot 2.5 frames per second up to a max of 4 shots before you have to stop and let the camera write the images to the card. I shoot mainly sports, so this is unacceptably slow for me, but a lot of photographers have no need for a fast advance rate.
- 1.6x Crop factor: Not so good if you like shooting with wide angle lenses. (The EF-S lens helps here)
It's a great camera and it produces stunning photos. Get one and you will be very happy!
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"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera."
Good points:
Price.
Performance.
Great range of lens available.
Low noise.
Useable at high ISO.
Terrific battery life.
Optical viewfinder.
Custom white balance.
Unnoticeable shutter delay.
Comes with a good lens. (if you get the kit)
Good focus speed.
Bad points:
No mirror lock up.
Light meter mode is not user selectable (Its selected by the shooting mode)
I was a little concerned about the plastic body but after eight months and 3000 pics it has two small scratches on the bottom. You would have to know where they are to see them.
I'm pleased I bought it.
Price.
Performance.
Great range of lens available.
Low noise.
Useable at high ISO.
Terrific battery life.
Optical viewfinder.
Custom white balance.
Unnoticeable shutter delay.
Comes with a good lens. (if you get the kit)
Good focus speed.
Bad points:
No mirror lock up.
Light meter mode is not user selectable (Its selected by the shooting mode)
I was a little concerned about the plastic body but after eight months and 3000 pics it has two small scratches on the bottom. You would have to know where they are to see them.
I'm pleased I bought it.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
I'm a graphic designer and I just got the rebel last week, couldn't be happier, I bought an extra telephoto lens 28x300. This is my last camera-need i say more?
-dave
-dave
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The mirror lockup feature can be remedied with a hacked firmware upgrade. You can find it here: http://www.bahneman.com/liem/photos/tricks/digital-rebel-tricks.html
Although I have "upgraded" my Rebel and have had no problems (the mirror lockup works fantastic), I would definately not recommend it for everyone. If you can't afford to replace your camera, you might want to be happy with what you have.
Although I have "upgraded" my Rebel and have had no problems (the mirror lockup works fantastic), I would definately not recommend it for everyone. If you can't afford to replace your camera, you might want to be happy with what you have.
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Know your subject, focus attention, simplify.
Hey Brett, I have been wondering about using that firmware for a while. Were there any disadvantages after you did the upgrade? Any little thing that wasn’t quite right or any little annoyance?
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
I haven't noticed any problems after installing the firmware. ISO 3200 works, but the shots look really grainy. The mirror lockup is the best feature by far and can be controlled using a single button (the one-shot vs. rapid-shot one). Also, the auto-focusing was noticeably improved.
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Know your subject, focus attention, simplify.
Thanks Brett, I will do it, and give it a try out at the weekend.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
What is the purpose of locking the mirror? (Yup. I'm a newbie.)
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Before you kick a tiger in the ass, you better have a plan for dealing with his teeth . . .
An SLR’s viewfinder image arrives via a mirror behind the lens. When you take a picture the mirror flips up to expose the film or sensor, it drops back after the exposure is finished. Locking the mirror up eliminates any possibility of vibration blurring caused by the mirrors movement.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
Oh. Ok. So how would one use that? Lock it up after finding your shot, before actually taking it?
Btw: I just bought my digital rebel, and so far, it ROCKS. ALMOST worth the money.
:)
Btw: I just bought my digital rebel, and so far, it ROCKS. ALMOST worth the money.
:)
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Before you kick a tiger in the ass, you better have a plan for dealing with his teeth . . .
Congratulations on your camera.
You have the right idea. Use a tripod, compose the shot, when your all set lock the mirror and trip the shutter. After going to all that trouble to eliminate vibration it would be a good idea to use a remote shutter release so you don't induce movement by pressing the shutter. You can get an infra red remote, its expensive and only works from in front of the camera. The RS60 cable that plugs into the side of the 300D, it’s cheaper and more useful.
You have the right idea. Use a tripod, compose the shot, when your all set lock the mirror and trip the shutter. After going to all that trouble to eliminate vibration it would be a good idea to use a remote shutter release so you don't induce movement by pressing the shutter. You can get an infra red remote, its expensive and only works from in front of the camera. The RS60 cable that plugs into the side of the 300D, it’s cheaper and more useful.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
Thanks for the tips. Seeing as how my camera is only a week or so old, I think I'll wait a while before I void the warranty, but it's neat to know that I've got some options for when I'm a bit bolder.
Where do you guys find this sort of thing anyway? I mean, I saw the site in the link above, but where do you hang out to learn this sort of thing in the first place? I've been an amaetur (sp??) photog for a while now, but this is my first serious digital camera. I have a 35 mm film camera (also a rebel) that cost me entirely too much in film developing to have much "fun" at it. While I think (and have been told) that I do some decent stuff, I am flying by the seat of my pants. Any help or direction is welcome.
Thanks for the explanations and any further help you may (or may not) provide. I'm having a blast. :)
Where do you guys find this sort of thing anyway? I mean, I saw the site in the link above, but where do you hang out to learn this sort of thing in the first place? I've been an amaetur (sp??) photog for a while now, but this is my first serious digital camera. I have a 35 mm film camera (also a rebel) that cost me entirely too much in film developing to have much "fun" at it. While I think (and have been told) that I do some decent stuff, I am flying by the seat of my pants. Any help or direction is welcome.
Thanks for the explanations and any further help you may (or may not) provide. I'm having a blast. :)
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Before you kick a tiger in the ass, you better have a plan for dealing with his teeth . . .
You’re welcome. If I were you I wouldn’t upgrade the firmware until you’re thoroughly familiar with your camera.
A google search for “300D tips” or similar will yield hundreds of results that will keep you occupied for ages:-)
A google search for “300D tips” or similar will yield hundreds of results that will keep you occupied for ages:-)
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
Thanks for lookin-
Trevor
P.S. I was on vacation recently and i was wondering if anyone would be interested if i were to post some pics from it such as beaches and cruise ships/sunsets.