Any Amatuer Photographers - Page 2

Liesje · 11-11-2010, 10:08 AM

The noise and lack of sharpness make me wonder if you are using a digital zoom? And Tammy is correct, packing more megapixels onto the same censor does nothing.

angelas · 11-11-2010, 10:24 AM

I don't even have the owner's manual for mine anymore. On it is: 5.0 megapixels, optical zoom.

This is the specific camera I am looking at:

Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black): Amazon.ca: Electronics

**JKlatsky** · 11-11-2010, 10:43 AM

Check out Steve's Review...
Canon Eos-Digital-Rebel-Xs-Slr Review: Steve'S Conclusion

Quote:

Bottom line - Canon has put together yet another awesome Digital SLR for the beginner to intermediate user. The combination of ease of use and versatility make this a very appealing model in the "entry-level" category. With a street price of US$699, it's about $100 less than its big brother, and I feel the XS offers a great "bang for your buck". With outstanding image quality, very robust performance, and loads of useful exposure options, the Rebel XS will make a great camera for anyone who is just stepping into the dSLR realm, or for an experienced photographer who would like a more compact model. The only issues I really had with this camera were the useless Live View function, and the loss of the rubber hand grip. Overall, I would highly recommend this model to anyone looking at purchasing their first dSLR.

phgsd · 11-11-2010, 02:22 PM

I have a Rebel XTI, and I've been really happy with it. My only complaint is that action shots when the lighting isn't good turn out grainy, but it may be that I'm doing something wrong. I also have a low-end zoom lens and that could be the problem! I'd like to invest in a better lens soon.

Anyway...the Rebel is really nice, definitely the one I'd pick of the two you mentioned!

hmmiller05 · 11-11-2010, 02:44 PM

I just (like 2 weeks ago) bought the Canon Rebel and i LOVE IT! However, I am a beginner beginner so I'm probably not a good judge. What I do like about it though, is that it is easy to use even though I'm a newbie but it also has room for me to grow into it.

Caledon · 11-11-2010, 05:39 PM

Canon or Nikon for an SLR. When you buy an SLR you are buying into a system. The camera body will be the cheapest. It is the lenses that are expensive. Those canon white lenses are nice. Nikon has killer lenses too.

When I made my decision (Nikon D80) I wanted a Canon because I had one with film. I studied dpreveiw and looked into lens reveviews. Nikon had a better lighting system, but Canon had those white lenses. Bottom line I had them side by side, picked them both up and didnt' like the feel of the Canon (forget what model it was but it was the equal to the D80). Just didn't feel right. Loved the Nikon grip in my hand. So Nikon it was. Never looked back.

In the end it really doesn't matter what equipment you have, it is the talent behind the camera that matters.

angelas · 11-11-2010, 06:06 PM

I definitely know it takes talent behind the lens. My mother used her old 35mm Canon for a vacation. The entire month she refused to wear her glasses. Each picture looked fine to her through the viewfinder. They didn't turn out that way once developed.

I went with the Canon. The Nikon was a bit out of my price range and I couldn't get hands on with them. Wal-Mart at least had one on display that I could get the feel of (not where I bought from).

11-11-2010, 10:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Liesje Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 12,962	The noise and lack of sharpness make me wonder if you are using a digital zoom? And Tammy is correct, packing more megapixels onto the same censor does nothing. __________________ UCH Alta-Tollhaus-Krieger Lamb Chop FO OB1 CL1R CL1F RA TT HIT TDI CGC VPC's Coca-Cola HIT CGC SG UCH Alta-Tollhaus Bono SchH1 AD T1 FO PA CL1R UNJ UCA HIT TT CGC OFA SG Pantalaimon vom Geistwasser BH AD HIT CGC

11-11-2010, 10:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
angelas Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: East Central SK Posts: 1,459	I don't even have the owner's manual for mine anymore. On it is: 5.0 megapixels, optical zoom. This is the specific camera I am looking at: Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black): Amazon.ca: Electronics Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (Black): Amazon.ca: Electronics

11-11-2010, 02:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
phgsd Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,321	I have a Rebel XTI, and I've been really happy with it. My only complaint is that action shots when the lighting isn't good turn out grainy, but it may be that I'm doing something wrong. I also have a low-end zoom lens and that could be the problem! I'd like to invest in a better lens soon. Anyway...the Rebel is really nice, definitely the one I'd pick of the two you mentioned! __________________ Kira, Kessy, Djenga, Madina & The JRT's

11-11-2010, 02:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
hmmiller05 Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 68	I just (like 2 weeks ago) bought the Canon Rebel and i LOVE IT! However, I am a beginner beginner so I'm probably not a good judge. What I do like about it though, is that it is easy to use even though I'm a newbie but it also has room for me to grow into it. __________________ Kaya (GSD) - May 9th, 2010 Kobi (Aussie) - April 1st, 2009

11-11-2010, 05:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
Caledon Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,786	Canon or Nikon for an SLR. When you buy an SLR you are buying into a system. The camera body will be the cheapest. It is the lenses that are expensive. Those canon white lenses are nice. Nikon has killer lenses too. When I made my decision (Nikon D80) I wanted a Canon because I had one with film. I studied dpreveiw and looked into lens reveviews. Nikon had a better lighting system, but Canon had those white lenses. Bottom line I had them side by side, picked them both up and didnt' like the feel of the Canon (forget what model it was but it was the equal to the D80). Just didn't feel right. Loved the Nikon grip in my hand. So Nikon it was. Never looked back. In the end it really doesn't matter what equipment you have, it is the talent behind the camera that matters.

11-11-2010, 06:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
angelas Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: East Central SK Posts: 1,459	I definitely know it takes talent behind the lens. My mother used her old 35mm Canon for a vacation. The entire month she refused to wear her glasses. Each picture looked fine to her through the viewfinder. They didn't turn out that way once developed. I went with the Canon. The Nikon was a bit out of my price range and I couldn't get hands on with them. Wal-Mart at least had one on display that I could get the feel of (not where I bought from).

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