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03/14/2005 08:55:47 PM · #1
Hi All

I see that there are 10 members with this newest Canon.

I hope some (all) of them upload some images and would especially welcome any feedback here about how they are getting on with it and whether they have had any problems/issues that required it being swapped for another.

TIA :)
03/14/2005 08:57:22 PM · #2
I think it's still on order for most and may not be official out yet, at least in the US.
03/14/2005 08:58:46 PM · #3
zerocusa started this thread about the 350Xt recently.
03/14/2005 09:01:48 PM · #4
I can't pick mine up until after the 20th when it's released...

Until then I'm biding my time and trying to ignore the withdrawal symptoms. ;)
03/15/2005 01:59:43 AM · #5
Ok, I got my REBEL XT from the friendly UPS dude today! Now, this is my first DSLR so I have SO much to learn! I had it shipped to my office as to avoid coming home to that dreaded yellow sticker on the door, but mostly so I could start charging the battery as soon as possible:) Everybody at work who came by my cube today was sure impressed with it hehehe as I was So proud to show it off. The grip does feel a little cramped but I feel confidant that it will not be a problem as the more I use it the more comfortable it well become. I bought the body only and a 28-135 IS USM lens. I must say that the 28-135 looks a bit large on the body so I can’t even imagine how it feels with the 70-200 that zerocusa was using. My first captures were of some office paper from the supply room. I had heard of “hot pixels” or “dead pixels” or whatever they are, so I shot some solid colored paper to look for them. I could only find 8.5x11 in red, green, and a baby blue. Because I’m a newbie I’m not sure but I think its because of the lens and not being able to get close enough to the paper and fill the frame, but it would not focus? Now that I think about it I guess I could have just backed off and shot but I was still too happy and quite honestly “Playing” with my new toy on company time. By the time quitting time rolled around the sun was just about gone. I did my best to drive and try to catch some light but didn’t quite make it. The battery seemed to charge up pretty fast, but then again I plugged it in just before going into a meeting and then let it charge for about 4 hours. Although the first captures were out of focus I did not see any bad pixles, YEAH! I did take a couple of pics of stuff around my office but they all turned out blurry? I think again because I was so happy to have this camera. And again doing so at work… I’m going to do my best to be able to take some pics during my lunch hour tomorrow that’s for sure:) because I am such a newbie, any advice as to what else I should be checking for would be greatly appreciated. I ordered from AdOrama back on the 7th and if UPS delivered on Saturdays (according to online tracking) I think I could have had it Saturday as it shipped on the 9th. All in all I love my new camera! Now I should have bought that 50mm... 1.8... yep... oh wait the 17-40L... no the 420EX... or the 580EX...
03/15/2005 02:50:09 AM · #6
All I could do was go down to the local Frys Electronics store and drool all over it. Maybe some day I will be able to get it. Anyways I really liked the feel of it and I was very impressed by how well and fast it focussed. I don't really have much to say because it is very subjective and, of course, I don't own one yet. Many people like the larger bodies of the 20D and pro cameras but I actually prefer lighter and smaller cameras. I always enjoyed using my film Rebel for this reason. So from what I could tell by what I have read and then handling the camera it appears to be very well built and a great performer. And to Seeker, just a thought, make sure that the lens is not in manual focus mode when you are trying to auto focus.

T
03/15/2005 07:01:09 AM · #7
As far as I know the 350D will arive at the shop I ordered it: TODAY!
To bad that I have to wait to friday before I have the time to make the 400Km drive
03/18/2005 11:02:33 PM · #8
I work at a local best buy in the photography department ( yes they hire people who know what they are talking about ). However our warehouse people are idiots and stoked it with the film SLR's so I didnt see it for 2 days. Its not on display yet but I opened one jsut to get a feel and it feels alot better than the old one. The old Rebel has clunky unfinished feel to me and the 350 feels more refined. Just the plastic and knobs and buttons all seem made out of better materials and more solid. It hasnt been powered up yet, but when it does im sure ill take it around hte store and use it and post pics.
03/18/2005 11:05:16 PM · #9
I'm really starting to dislike CompUSA... they STILL don't have a clue when they will have them.
03/19/2005 01:10:22 AM · #10
I've had mine since Monday, now I'm doing a lot of learning, really is a very nice camera and feels great in your hands too. Hope it improves my photos, that is going to be the challenge.
03/19/2005 06:25:16 PM · #11
I have mine now just over a day and I can say that I am pretty pleased with it.

The real plusses for me are:
Startup time: Switch it on, and shoot away.
And another fun thing, when the camera powers off (auto) and you press the shutter, it will automatically switch on again and take that picture you wanted, almost no delay.

Speed: It really takes those 3 shot's a second, and I managed to shoot 30 frames at a time of cars passing by, 21 frames that where less comprisable I guess, of colorful flowers etc (just testing, not that I need 21 flower shots that are almost the same)
(Taken with a Kingston Elite Pro 2 GB card (not the quickest))

High Iso quality: High Iso shot's look much better then those of the old rebel, the noise looks more like grain (film) I guess that the Iso 1600 looks somewhere between Iso400 and Iso800 on the Rebel Original.

Auto White Balance: AWB is actually working for me, I had some problems in the past with the Rebel, no problems with the XT

RAW+JPEG: Call me crazy, but this is one of the best functions for me. Sometimes I forgot to put the rebel in Jpeg, came home, family wanted to see my pictures and.... I had to convert everything from raw to Jpeg. This is solved for me now, just shoot raw+jpeg and decide later on in life with to keep and what to do with the other...

All in all a great camera, and I am glad I upgraded.

I have a few samples in my portfolio (not great, but hey, they are samples) and some more will follow in the next few days.


03/19/2005 06:37:32 PM · #12
how about the size of the grip -vs the 300d?

an issue? i have a smaller 35mm film camera, and prefer the size of the 300d...
03/19/2005 06:42:27 PM · #13
Got an email today from the CompUSA manager responding to when he might have them... "Hopefully that is this week. I cannot get anyone to commit to this from corporate." How nice. :(
03/19/2005 06:47:00 PM · #14
Originally posted by soup:

how about the size of the grip -vs the 300d?

an issue? i have a smaller 35mm film camera, and prefer the size of the 300d...


It's smaller, yes the camera is very small, and it takes a while to get used to.
I have big hands, but the camera is not too small, however I'm also thinking about the Battery grip...
03/19/2005 07:03:41 PM · #15
I found a neat little virtual demo of the XT on Canon's website that goes over how to use a lot of the new features and explains things really well. I'm definitely a visual person so this is going to be helpful for me, and maybe it will help some of you guys too. Click on the 'virtual demo' tab and turn up your speakers too. :o)
03/19/2005 09:47:19 PM · #16
I have upgrade fever. If anyone wants to buy my 300D with kit lens, purchased this past October, send me a PM.
03/19/2005 10:01:02 PM · #17
I got to handle it today at BestBuy. I see where the 'too small' comments are coming from. Feels tiny, like it shrink in the wash.

I am glad i have my Classic Rebel, and won't be upgrading for a while. (30D?)
03/20/2005 12:40:28 AM · #18
//superbasspond.com/turnakit/XT/elsa_0002.JPG

this is one of my first shots with the XT even though i have had it since the 4th
03/20/2005 10:53:15 AM · #19
I put some photo's up on Pbase that I made with the 350D today..

//www.pbase.com/philos31
03/20/2005 04:09:54 PM · #20
I've been playing with my rebel xt ll weekend and man what a camera. A lot to remember and some new things to learn. Still haven't figured it all out YET but I'm lovin it. A few people have commented on the size incomparisson to the 20D but I think the size is fine. I also think the 20D was to big for my needs but I will be getting one of those as well soon enough. I needed something smaller and lighter to take to the sky which is why I went with the Rebel. The 20D did have a nicer feel in my opinion and it was also explained to me that for the approx. $1000 more canadian its gonna cost the 20D doesn't have $1000 more worth of features on it. Its all based on your own opinion tho so my suggestion is to go hold them both and then make your decision.
03/20/2005 04:39:52 PM · #21
Originally posted by lemondster:

//superbasspond.com/turnakit/XT/elsa_0002.JPG

this is one of my first shots with the XT even though i have had it since the 4th


There should be a massive-file warning on this post :-)
03/20/2005 10:55:13 PM · #22
I took one out for a spin over the weekend. Fast, responsive, and I like the ergonimics. Couple of major factors:

1) It's small. And I mean small. I have little hands, and a long day of shooting is not comfortable. Battery grip is a MUST if you have hands bigger than a 5 year old.

2) Iiiiiiiiitttty bittty viewfinder. It was more of a pain wearing glasses. When I tried using the viewfinder without my glasses it wasn't so bad. Still, I consider this a nasty little design issue.

3) Balance. The camera just feels lopsided. This is mostly to do with the small size. It looks almost like a prosumer model with the lens on it. With a larger lens on it, the camera becomes rather awkward to handle.

Image quality and overall performance were not an issue. I'd consider this an excellent choice for young photographers, beginners, and photographers who need a light weight camera. It's also got the makings of a nice candid camera- small and unobtrusive.

Did I mention it's small? :)

Clara

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03/21/2005 09:48:52 AM · #23
ya, sorry for the large file size ;)

here is a nice candid shot.... if only i took it during the 'Bored' challenge time frame.

candid (3MB)
ISO 800 btw

i think that the XT is the perfect comprimise between the G6 and the 20D

Message edited by author 2005-03-21 09:52:18.
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