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07/13/2005 06:03:25 PM · #26 |
Well I'm really happy with my IstDS, but realistically I think the smart choice is the Rebel XT - the eight megapixel sensor and low noise at higher ISO's would be enough to sell me.
The major drawback with the 300/350D is the crappy build quality - they really do feel like toys. Also I've heard the XT is so small as to be hard to hold for someone with large hands; to be presumptuous, as a woman, I'd say your hands won't be big enough for this to be a problem.
When I bought the IstDS the XT was not yet available, and given that it was significantly cheaper than even the 300D it was the right choice for a poor student like me :). |
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07/13/2005 06:19:04 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by danmurrelljr:
The kit lens definitely is not junk. It's not a $500 lens either, but it's not junk. It is a good starter lens that will give you a nice range to play with at first. |
Hehe, okay, I'll take it back. How about this--I, personally, do not like the kit lens, but maybe that is because I bought Sigmas at the same time and was spoiled. :) |
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07/13/2005 06:41:23 PM · #28 |
Just get a d50 and be done with it.
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07/14/2005 01:45:03 AM · #29 |
If you are set on the Rebel XT, I'd skip the kit lens, considering your photographic needs. That leaves you about $150 or so. If you can come up with another $250, I'd strongly recommend the Tamron 28-75mm XR Di (just under $400). It's probably the best lens for under $400 and will be noticable outperform the kit lens. It may not be wide enough for lasndcapes though. You should also consider the Sigma 18-50 EX f2.8 for about the same price, but it will be wider and have less at the telephoto end, which may hurt your portraits and studio work. If you don't have the money right now, I'd get the Canon 50mm f1.8 for $70, then buy the Tamron later on and build your lens collection from there, assuming you'll get more. But for your varied needs, a 50mm lens might be too limiting. I don't think you can do much architectural or landscape with a 50mm lens. All of these lenses are much better optically than the kit lens. Mine now sits on my shelf. It's an okay lens but having more expensive and nicer lens, I can't see myself using it anymore. If you want, I'll even sell it to you for $40 or something, but I'd recommend you save your money and get something else.
Oh BTW, I think it would be nice to have one expensive versatile lens then three entry level lenses. Trust me I've gone that route when I started with a kit lens, Canon 55-200, and a Sigma 70-300. I sold the Sigma, loaned away the Canon 55-200, and the kit sits on the shelf since I'm not interested in doing all the ebay stuff for only about fifty bucks. Ended up getting much more expensive lenses, but boy what difference it makes. With dSLR, it's not really about the camera, it's much more about the lens. I think of the camera as something that I attach my lenses to. Lenses make the biggest difference with SLR and that's where you really want to spend your money. You'll have to trust me on this one, but you'll see in a year or so.
Message edited by author 2005-07-14 01:56:01.
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07/14/2005 02:49:12 AM · #30 |
| Went into my local shop with all intentions to buy the canon XT the salesman had 3 pics on his bench of the same shot taken with 3 differant cameras the Xt the nikon D 70 and the Olypus e300 evolt, he asked me to pick the one I liked the best, so I chose the one that had the sharpest focus, the boldest colour and the most detail to my surprise on the back it had Olymus e300 writen on it , now I am totally confused, my head says the Olypus my heart says the canon ..........HELP! |
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07/14/2005 02:58:14 AM · #31 |
The differences in the three images can probably be attributed to the way the images were processed. I'd check out dpreview.com if I were you - from what I've read the Olympus sensor isn't quite on the same level as the canon 8mp cmos. That's not to say the e-volt isn't a great camera.
I should probably add that the salesman is probably not using the comparison to give you an chance to objectively compare the images from the camera's - it's probably a technique he's deliberately using to sell the olympus, which has much poorer sales figures then either of the other two cameras.
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07/14/2005 03:00:06 AM · #32 |
Originally posted by wasp:
Went into my local shop with all intentions to buy the canon XT the salesman had 3 pics on his bench of the same shot taken with 3 differant cameras the Xt the nikon D 70 and the Olypus e300 evolt, he asked me to pick the one I liked the best, so I chose the one that had the sharpest focus, the boldest colour and the most detail to my surprise on the back it had Olymus e300 writen on it , now I am totally confused, my head says the Olypus my heart says the canon ..........HELP! |
Clearly in this case you have to choose the Nikon ;)
I would not pay much attention to such tests, don't forget that there are many setting in the camera that can make for a pretty instant output image. One of the things I love about my D70 is the fact that I can upload custom curves into the camera to help me to get the feel that I want without depending on post processing.
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07/14/2005 03:04:18 AM · #33 |
I agree Sam but the funny thing is the shop is predominatly a canon dealer ...go figure
thanks for the advise im getting closer to a choice
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