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03/04/2004 12:12:52 PM · #1 |
| For those who might be interested, Jeff Keller over at DCResource.com has completed his review of the Canon Powershot Pro1 |
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03/04/2004 12:23:42 PM · #2 |
Thanks. Looks like a nice cam.
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03/04/2004 03:20:54 PM · #3 |
I wouldn't give up my DR for it. :)
I don't think the picture quality stacks up to the 10D or DR.
Just my opinion though. Please don't flog me! :)
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03/04/2004 03:34:38 PM · #4 |
| This is a Powershot, not a DSLR. Of course the image quality won't match a Rebel, but it's a great step up from a G2, G3, or G5 - among the most popular cams on this site. It's always nice to have something like this that you can just grab and carry in a big coat pocket and, at $999 total, the Pro1 offers an expanded zoom range, more pixels (though noisier) and a few other features not found on the Rebel. |
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03/04/2004 03:55:28 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
This is a Powershot, not a DSLR. Of course the image quality won't match a Rebel, but it's a great step up from a G2, G3, or G5 - among the most popular cams on this site. It's always nice to have something like this that you can just grab and carry in a big coat pocket and, at $999 total, the Pro1 offers an expanded zoom range, more pixels (though noisier) and a few other features not found on the Rebel. |
I do not disagree with you but those features are probably features I would not use anyway.
Besides, the end result is what has best image quality, right? Also, I'm not convinced the pictures produced by the Pro1 would be up to par for a real Pro.
With a price tage of $1000 this camera IMO can not be compared to the Canon G series. Huge price difference. I'll just leave it at "I'm not impressed". If they would have put their CMOS sensor in this puppy, then I may have been impressed.
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03/04/2004 04:52:38 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by wackybill:
I do not disagree with you but those features are probably features I would not use anyway.
Besides, the end result is what has best image quality, right? Also, I'm not convinced the pictures produced by the Pro1 would be up to par for a real Pro.
With a price tage of $1000 this camera IMO can not be compared to the Canon G series. Huge price difference. I'll just leave it at "I'm not impressed". If they would have put their CMOS sensor in this puppy, then I may have been impressed. |
Remember that the Powershot G cameras each originally listed closer to $1000. I would have preferred Canon's CMOS sensor too, but I'm sure it was a cost issue. Those added features you "probably would not use anyway" include focus bracketing, flash exposure compensation, ND filter, 28-200 USM L-series lens, super macro mode, movie mode, intervalometer, remote control, lens hood, Flexizone autofocus, custom settings on dial, etc. Some of these can be added to the Rebel (for additional cost), but others cannot. Granted, the resulting images aren't as clean as a DSLR but, given the included lens' macro and telephoto capabilities (not to mention time lapse and movies), I would argue that a noisy image you can capture is better than any clean image you can't. I wouldn't give up my DR for it either, but my G5's job security is not as assured. ;-) |
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03/05/2004 07:47:07 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by scalvert:
Originally posted by wackybill:
I do not disagree with you but those features are probably features I would not use anyway.
Besides, the end result is what has best image quality, right? Also, I'm not convinced the pictures produced by the Pro1 would be up to par for a real Pro.
With a price tage of $1000 this camera IMO can not be compared to the Canon G series. Huge price difference. I'll just leave it at "I'm not impressed". If they would have put their CMOS sensor in this puppy, then I may have been impressed. |
Remember that the Powershot G cameras each originally listed closer to $1000. I would have preferred Canon's CMOS sensor too, but I'm sure it was a cost issue. Those added features you "probably would not use anyway" include focus bracketing, flash exposure compensation, ND filter, 28-200 USM L-series lens, super macro mode, movie mode, intervalometer, remote control, lens hood, Flexizone autofocus, custom settings on dial, etc. Some of these can be added to the Rebel (for additional cost), but others cannot. Granted, the resulting images aren't as clean as a DSLR but, given the included lens' macro and telephoto capabilities (not to mention time lapse and movies), I would argue that a noisy image you can capture is better than any clean image you can't. I wouldn't give up my DR for it either, but my G5's job security is not as assured. ;-) |
Again, I don't disagree with anything you have written here but I am looking at it from my perspective and of course my opinion.
Again, those things you have listed as added features, I again have to say don't appeal to me at all. I think the L series lens is a wast if you don't have the sensor to capture the detail the lens projects into the camera. I already have lens hoods for most of my lenses and I already have the wired and wireless remote for my DR.
The only think I can say I would like is the Flash Exposure Compensation. Outside of that I could care less about all of the others. And, this can be cared for by simply purchasing the 550EX or Sigma 500 Super. I currently have the 420EX and love it.
I have never found the movie mode on any digital camera to be pleasing. I know this one has a 640x480 but I still can't believe it's going to be all that great. I could be wrong though. I have not seen a sample movie.
I just love my DSLR I guess. It is also important to me to be able to recycle my biggest investments later (lenses). It's funny because every time I get a new Digital Camera my wife always asks the same question, "OK, the camera is $1000. Now, what else are you going to need and how much is it going to cost for you to get everything you need to be happy with it?" I'm looking forward to later being able to move on to a (I wont say better) more feature rich Canon DSLR and I really have piece of mind right knowing that I will not be wasting money every time I purchase a new lens for my DR.
Please don't think I am arguing with you in any way. These are all just personal opinions and my current ways of thinking. Everyone has their own.
I know that the Pro1 is a great camera and am not trying to persuade people other wise. I just wasn't impressed with the images based on the current images I get from my DR.
Good conversation going on here. :)
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