Which lens came in the kit? I went with the nikon in large part because of the great rep for lens quality. I expect that I will use the 70-200 lens most of the time, and it got spectacular reviews. I did most of my research at www.kenrockwell.com
I'm sorry you aren't loving the camera- I hope you get something you are happy with in the end
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Which lens came in the kit? I went with the nikon in large part because of the great rep for lens quality. I expect that I will use the 70-200 lens most of the time, and it got spectacular reviews. I did most of my research at www.kenrockwell.com
I'm sorry you aren't loving the camera- I hope you get something you are happy with in the end
I have owned both the Digital Rebel and the Nikon D70. (The original versions of each, not the XT or the D70s.) I was happy with the DRebel but am absolutely in LOVE with the D70. I am comfortable with it in my hand in a way that I never was with the Rebel. If it's at all possible, I recommend going somewhere where you can actually handle the camera and see how it "fits" you. It's weird because they are so similar, but there was such a big difference in the feeling I had using them.
I will post some D70 pics later.
ok..i bought the rebel...but get this...i'm going to buy the d70 tonight
i'm playing with them this weekend and then deciding which one i will keep.
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not liking that i need a new lens to zoom.....uggg....might be returning this thing...
Julie, I mentioned to DH that you bought this camera and weren't completely happy, and he suggested that you might be much happier with the Canon S2 than a digital SLR. Look at the link and read the first review:
The Rebel XT doesn't come with a quality lens, and a lower end Nikon SLR won't either. You'll think your pictures look okay, but when you blow them up they won't stay sharp.
My friend has a Canon 10D SLR (precursor to the 20D) and she takes great pictures with her zoom. I mentioned this to to DH, because he had pooh-poohed the 10D. When he saw her camera with the zoom lens he pointed out to me that she was using a $1500 zoom lens. It makes a difference.
You have to really think about why you want an SLR. Do you like changing lenses? Do you need a shoe mount for an add-on flash? Do you like carrying a camera bag the size of a small carry-on (camera + flash +lenses)? Will you use a variety of lenses (macro, 50mm, short zoom, long zoom) or do just want a camera that can do it all and do it well?
You might decide that you do need an SLR. But I didn't even know the Canon S2 was an option.
Julie, I mentioned to DH that you bought this camera and weren't completely happy, and he suggested that you might be much happier with the Canon S2 than a digital SLR. Look at the link and read the first review:
The Rebel XT doesn't come with a quality lens, and a lower end Nikon SLR won't either. You'll think your pictures look okay, but when you blow them up they won't stay sharp.
My friend has a Canon 10D SLR (precursor to the 20D) and she takes great pictures with her zoom. I mentioned this to to DH, because he had pooh-poohed the 10D. When he saw her camera with the zoom lens he pointed out to me that she was using a $1500 zoom lens. It makes a difference.
You have to really think about why you want an SLR. Do you like changing lenses? Do you need a shoe mount for an add-on flash? Do you like carrying a camera bag the size of a small carry-on (camera + flash +lenses)? Will you use a variety of lenses (macro, 50mm, short zoom, long zoom) or do just want a camera that can do it all and do it well?
You might decide that you do need an SLR. But I didn't even know the Canon S2 was an option.
Good points Kimberly! I specifically got into this to get back into art photography (in other words lens changes and eyepieces ) But if I hadn't I would certainly have considered the S2- nice camera. I would hate arrying this aroung everywhere- it is a carmera meant for specific purpose for me.
The lower end lenses really aren't the same, but they are great starting points for learning slr photography.
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i think it was this camera that he was telling me about--- he thought i might enjoy the fact that it had more options that a standard digital. I am trying to find the info he sent me and so far am coming up short.
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Good points Kimberly! I specifically got into this to get back into art photography (in other words lens changes and eyepieces ) But if I hadn't I would certainly have considered the S2- nice camera. I would hate arrying this aroung everywhere- it is a carmera meant for specific purpose for me.
The lower end lenses really aren't the same, but they are great starting points for learning slr photography.
~jo
DH has a Canon 20D, a better quality short zoom, an "eh" quality long zoom, and a good quality 50mm. He is looking to buy a really great long zoom for our trip to Hawaii. The camera bag is huge, but it makes him happy.
My friend with the 10D is a professional photographer, hence the expensive lenses.
I have a Nikon Coolpix S1 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...to&v=glanc e). I take some great shots with it, and it is so tiny I carry it in my purse at all times. DH grabs my camera when he mountain bikes.
One thing to keep in mind if you are deciding between a digital SLR and non-SLR is the depth of field you can achieve. Lots of artsy shots have super shallow depth of field (meaning only part of the image is in focus and then the rest of it softly falls out of focus.)
Being able to get really shallow depth of field is related to the size of the sensor. Consumer-grade digital cameras have smaller sensors, so even with their lenses wide open they cannot get that look the way an SLR can.
P.S. What are you doing that you need a 200 or 300 zoom? That's huge! And you have to have such fast shutter speeds with such a long lens. I am very happy with my 50mm or 28-75. I "zoom with my feet" I guess!
P.P.S. The 50mm f/1.8 from either Canon or Nikon is less than $100 and will give you the sharpest of sharp images!
ok..i have the d50 and the canon rebel xt in my possession
man..this is tough...i can't decide
i like the way the d50 feels in my hand a little better....but it seems like the flash on the canon is better....does that make sense? anyone have any insight about that?
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) But if I hadn't I would certainly have considered the S2- nice camera. I would hate arrying this aroung everywhere- it is a carmera meant for specific purpose for me.
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