Is the Rebel too much camera for a rookie!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/02/2005 03:29:04 PM · #1

I'm new-ish to this site..Mostly a lurker and admirer of the work I see here. I've learned so much and am interested in upgrading to a better camera. I'm thinking of a Rebel, but my knowledge base is VERY limited. The local guru-camera-store has classes if you buy the camera there, plus one of our local community colleges offers digital photography classes that I could take as well.

As a novice, should I go whole hog and get something like the Rebel, or should I start with something more basic? Looking for some input for those of you in the know! Thanks in advance!!

TLL061

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

01/02/2005 03:33:55 PM · #2

no, thats a very good camera , it has setting for the beginner and as you learn , you wont grow out of this for a while , buy a 50mm 1.8 lens and you are set

Message edited by author 2005-01-02 15:34:22.

hopper

Canon EOS-80D

Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

01/02/2005 03:35:32 PM · #3

no such thing as too much camera :)

petrakka

01/02/2005 03:39:45 PM · #4

anything with full manual controls will help you learn how photography really works, d rebel is a good cam though and u can do a lot with it.

elsapo

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f1.2L

01/02/2005 03:41:34 PM · #5

great camera for beginners, i got it about 4 months ago and it is awesome, you will love it

hsteg

Fujifilm X-T20

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

01/02/2005 04:12:25 PM · #6

f717

longlivenyhc

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

01/02/2005 04:19:47 PM · #7

the automatic modes are great for beginners, and when u want to experiment, you can use its manual mode or priority modes.

Message edited by author 2005-01-02 16:19:59.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/02/2005 04:25:38 PM · #8

a prosumer might be more suitable if budget is your concern (you'll get more reach without having to invest in more expensive lenses). while a rebel retails for around $900 after rebate, this only gives you an approximately 28-88mm equivalent zoom range. like hsteg mentioned, the 717 is a good camera.. i guess it really all depends if you see yourself getting into SLRs at some point in time (in which case, maybe it's better to go straight into it - but not a big deal if you don't).

also, a note on those classes - they may be helpful to some degree, but they usually focus on things like how to load your pictures onto your computer, how to view pictures on your camera, how to print pictures, and other things like that.. from my understanding, those classes that specialize in 'digital photography' focus much more on introducing you to digital than introducing you to photography.

my 2 cents :)

deapee

Kodak V803

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

01/02/2005 04:29:08 PM · #9

go with the rebel. There are fully automatic modes, and you can also just do like aperture priority shutter, landscape, sports, etc...then of course there's full manual mode.

Check out //www.steves-digicams.com they have reviews of just about every camera there.

--

As far as too much camera, I gotta say it's a bit intimidating AT FIRST but after you've played with it for an hour or so, it's all uphill from there. Besides -- the pictures don't cost you any money -- shoot 20 if you want of the same thing -- as a learning experience.

01/02/2005 09:00:20 PM · #10

Originally posted by brianlh:

also, a note on those classes - they may be helpful to some degree, but they usually focus on things like how to load your pictures onto your computer, how to view pictures on your camera, how to print pictures, and other things like that.. from my understanding, those classes that specialize in 'digital photography' focus much more on introducing you to digital than introducing you to photography.

my 2 cents :)

Thanks for this comment...I'm already pretty adept at most of those things...I really want to learn more about the photography, not the computer side. I'll look into it more closely before signing up!

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

01/02/2005 09:40:02 PM · #11

Thanks to everyone for all your insight. I think I'll go with the Rebel. I'm all about a challenge. Who knows...maybe I'll even get up the guts to submit a photo or two someday!!

GoldBerry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

01/02/2005 10:17:53 PM · #12

Originally posted by hsteg:

f717

still trying to hawk that think? Melt it down and make an anklet out of it.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

01/02/2005 11:33:31 PM · #13

Originally posted by spvanderm:

Thanks to everyone for all your insight. I think I'll go with the Rebel. I'm all about a challenge. Who knows...maybe I'll even get up the guts to submit a photo or two someday!!

don't take my words for certain, since i've never personally looked into these classes on a grand scale.. i just know that the local camera shop offers them in that nature, and other people have mentioned that they feel the same way about 'digital photography' classes. you might want to consider looking through the catalog of classes for your local community college for photography - but they may force you to use film. for now, you may have to be self taught =( - but, this can sometimes be the most rewarding way. not sure where you are at in your photography, but one book that i've been reading and enjoying is Bryan Peterson's "Learning to See Creatively". His other book, "Understanding Exposure" is also quite good for learning about exposure/metering/etc. learning to see creatively covers relatively basic elements of photo aesthetics and whatnot (and thus creativity, of course).. the thing i like about it most is the comparison style.. "i could have shot it like this... but by employing this technique, i did this..." and you can see the differences, in my opinion. you may not be looking for something like this, though. understanding exposure is mostly just about how to meter and expose your photographs in different situations. the most important thing though, is to practice and experiment a lot!

coolhar

Canon PowerShot Pro 90 IS

01/03/2005 12:36:38 AM · #14

Originally posted by spvanderm:

Do you feel like you have mastered your 490Z? If not, why not stick with it for a while and save up for another camera when your skills have outgrown it. There are new and better cameras coming on the market all the time, and prices are coming down. The Rebel, relatively speaking, is a fairly old model. You may want to wait for something more advanced.

01/03/2005 09:59:45 AM · #15

Originally posted by coolhar:

I feel like I have sort of maxed out on the Olympus. It has pretty limited features. It's pretty point-and-shoot. I'm ready to start advancing my skills in composition, lighting and technique. I can afford the Rebel or something of the same class, probably would be pushing the $limit (mostly with my hubby!) to get much more camera for right now.