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 04/09/2004 04:58:22 PM · #1
I imagine that lots of you who have DSLR's either migrated from a high end prosumer camera, or debated getting one of those instead of the DSLR, probably because of size. (The camera that isn't taken with us can't get the shot.) As I inch closer to the DRebel, I still glance at the reviews for the Pro 1, the 8700, the 828, the 8080, (who did I leave out?) and even some older models like the 5700 and it's equivalents. I love the image quality of the DSLR's but also love the portability of the P&S models, and the best of them take some pretty darn good pictures. I'd like to hear if there are any DSLR users who sat on this same fence, took the plunge for a DSLR, and now wish they'd stuck with the best non-DSLR camera instead because of weight and bulk (or perhaps because of finances or other issues). Anyone like that out there, or has everyone who took the plunge even with some misgivings absolutely love moving up to DSLR?
 04/09/2004 05:32:57 PM · #2
I love my DSLR and will never go back
 04/09/2004 05:34:40 PM · #3
I regret I don't have any money for more lenses. As it is, the kit lens is 10000% better than my old Oly 550Z!
 04/09/2004 05:38:10 PM · #4
I bought an optio S4 to fill the gap, but I moved from a Canon G2, which was also too big to take everywhere anyway.

Main/ only thing I miss is the flip out, rotatable preview screen which let me get interesting pictures without so much contortion.
 04/09/2004 06:15:24 PM · #5
I love my DSLR also, the only thing I dont like about it is it does NOT have an electric view finder for doing sunset pictures safely with out frying my eye. But I like looking through the lens as it gives a much clearer image of your subject than an LCD or EFV

James
 04/09/2004 06:30:01 PM · #6
The only regret I have is not buying the D10. The D300 seemed expensive during the initial purchase. After you consider the investment you will make on lenses, the $500 price difference between cameras looks a lot smaller.
 04/09/2004 06:39:16 PM · #7
I have no regrets. My girlfriend gave me an A80 for my birthday and that's a great little P&S camera. It's great for just fooling around. Still love the DSLR though. It was the first kind of digital camera I bought because I wanted complete control over the images. Best investmant ever.
 04/09/2004 06:59:14 PM · #8
I don´t regret it at all!

Using it I could take great photo´s in my brothers wedding yesterday.

I also like having much more control overa the dlsr vs. P&S.
 04/09/2004 06:59:32 PM · #9
Since I previously used a Canon A1, then later an A2, for film, I was spoiled into having all options available for exposure. While I still like the Fuji 3800 as a P&S camera, the lack of creative options bothered me. Now I have the Digital Rebel and all those options are back. But... 1) I like the option with the 3800 to choose whether to use the eyepiece viewfinder or the LCD panel for composition ( the LCD is great for composing when you can't get your eye to the eyepiece, like very low down or over your head ), and 2) I like the option with the 3800 to choose whether to use the eyepiece viewfinder or the LCD panel for photo review ( the eyepiece is great for reviewing your photos in bright light situations ). On the Rebel, I can't use the LCD for composition, and can't use the eyepiece for photo review. Other than that, I'm extremely happy.

Ron
04/09/2004 07:03:10 PM · #10
Originally posted by RonB:
On the Rebel, I can't use the LCD for composition...


What do you mean by that? On my D-550z, I can really only use the LCD for composition because the viewfinder is far enough off that I end up with more in my photo than I inteneded.
 04/09/2004 07:06:09 PM · #11
My only regret.... the amount of money I've invested in camera gear the last 2 years... hopefully I can slow down on my lens purchases enough to actually get out there and use them. :-)

-danny
 04/09/2004 07:18:11 PM · #12
Boomer,

Good questions.

After shooting a film slr for years, I tried digital last fall with a Nikon 4300 4mp. It took wonderful quality pictures (especially sunsets) and was handy to carry "everywhere". I did not care for the small size, the limitations of focal length and I simply could not get used to holding a camera at near arms length to view the scene on the display. It just seemed un-natural.

After much deliberation and serious research, I decided to get a D70. It is much more what I am used to and it feels extremely "at home" in my paws. The down side that is also an upside.....my dollars spent on lense upgrades is substantial, however, I now have the best lenses of my entire shooting career. I am truly enjoying my digital equipment due to its "system" familiarity. I also still shoot film.

(spelling correction)

Message edited by author 2004-04-09 19:20:05.
 04/09/2004 07:23:40 PM · #13
Originally posted by Ami Yuy:
Originally posted by RonB:
On the Rebel, I can't use the LCD for composition...


What do you mean by that? On my D-550z, I can really only use the LCD for composition because the viewfinder is far enough off that I end up with more in my photo than I inteneded.


Ami, With a dslr or any slr for that matter, there is a mirror that bounces the image up into the viewfinder. This means that when you look through the viewfinder, you see exactly what the lens sees. However, this also means that you can not use the lcd for composing images because the mirror is in the way of the sensor. When you take a picture, the first thing that happens is the mirror pops up and out of the way.

04/09/2004 08:52:27 PM · #14
Originally posted by TooCool:
Originally posted by Ami Yuy:
Originally posted by RonB:
On the Rebel, I can't use the LCD for composition...


What do you mean by that? On my D-550z, I can really only use the LCD for composition because the viewfinder is far enough off that I end up with more in my photo than I inteneded.


Ami, With a dslr or any slr for that matter, there is a mirror that bounces the image up into the viewfinder. This means that when you look through the viewfinder, you see exactly what the lens sees. However, this also means that you can not use the lcd for composing images because the mirror is in the way of the sensor. When you take a picture, the first thing that happens is the mirror pops up and out of the way.


Thanks! That makes sense! I hadn't even realized that happened with DSLRs, but I think I'd like it better. For one it would save me batteries. -_- And for another, I liked using the viewfinder, but I really can't on my D-500z. Lol, and for 'awkward' positions, well I usually can't see the viewfinder or LCD then, so it doesn't really matter. ^_^
 04/09/2004 08:59:19 PM · #15
My only regret is that I didn't buy one first... But I enjoyed my 717 and I learned a lot from using it. I would still hold that the 717 is one of the best cameras below the 10D when you consider everything including price.
 04/09/2004 09:15:11 PM · #16
Solution: Get one of each!
I use my Sony-717 for studio photography and my Nikon for going out + macro photography. Although, if I had to only have one, it would be the Nikon: it's an excellent camera and very portable.
04/09/2004 09:18:32 PM · #17
My only regret is lack of funds to get all the little gizmos I want. As it is I've more than tripled my initial investment for the body with lenses, battery grip, extra batteries, flash, flash bracket, off-camera hotshoe cord, another tripod and a monopod, etc. Of course, I hope that this kind of behavior isn't to be considered typical otherwise we'll all be sharing rooms at the Y, just kidding. My wife has been supportive but then again, I haven't told her about the 400 f/2.8 L glass I'm thinking of. ;)

04/09/2004 09:58:17 PM · #18
Originally posted by KevinRiggs:
.....but then again, I haven't told her about the 400 f/2.8 L glass I'm thinking of. ;)


Funny. True.....but still funny.
 04/10/2004 04:10:36 AM · #19
My only regret is that it seems Canon has had my camera more than me. It's gone back for focusing problems, image review problems, image processing problems, noise problems, and once because it was damaged in transit after being fixed. At this point the camera is mostly new though. Just about the only thing they haven't replaced is the frame/case. I'm hoping that the troubles are over as the warranty expired while the camera was in the Irvine repair facility this last time around.
 04/10/2004 06:49:07 PM · #20
I recently upgraded from an "old but good" Fuji FinePix 4900 -- it developed some spots in the image, and I have been wanting a DSLR for ages. I supposed I could have had the Fuji cleaned... but how much fun is that?

Right now, I'm sooo struggling to get to even a basic level of proficiency with the 10d because it's so very different than shooting with the Fuji. There are so many more ways to control the 10d that I'm often overwhelmed by the options. I almost wish I'd purchased the Drebel for the simplicity. Or not, cos' I'm a gadget freak, and eventually I'll learn how to use all the advanced features of both the camera AND the flash!

Steep learning curve on all this stuff. And, it's real harsh on my ego because I previously thought of myself as a good photographer, and now I'm shooting mis-exposed, out of focus crap.
 04/10/2004 07:58:38 PM · #21
No regrets.......

OK, one regret: I don't have enough time to shoot al the stuff I want to.
 04/10/2004 08:11:16 PM · #22
The only part of me regretting it is located in my left rear pocket, LOL.
Seriously, it is soooooo good to be back "behind" an SLR. I enjoyed my Nikon 995 very much for what it was, and truthfully it put an end to my desire to shoot film, but I did miss the flexibility of an SLR.
It is expensive building a whole new system, however. I kinda doubt they will ever make a DSLR that will use old Exakta-mount lenses!
 04/10/2004 08:29:22 PM · #23
Moved up from a Olympus E10. I reached the limits of that camera within the year and needed something more than the 1/640 shutter and f11 aperture, plus lens options, faster processing, better ISO control, better manual WB, semi-spot metering and all that good stuff provided by my 10D. I didn't think I was going to need something like the 10D, but that gap will soon be filled up because with all those options handy, you will learn faster than you ever could with a limiting camera.

Best purchase ever.

Once in a while I play around with my friend's S40 or A80 and realize I don't know how to use those cameras!!! They are too consumerized for me, i can't even figure out how to delete images. My 10D is much more intuitive with 1000x the options, yet it still feels easier to use.

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