Canon Rebel?

[Olaf]

OK, I finally got myself and DH to camera store to actually look at this camera. It's much smaller than I'd imagined, and not at all heavy--which is a good thing. Anyway, I told DH that I'd seen several pics on this board taken with this camera and that they were terrific. Unfortunately, I didn't mark those threads. Do any of you have some pictures you could post, or picture sites to link, so that I can show DH some really nice examples? Much appreciate it.

 

[Daisy57b]

I was pleasantly surprised too by the weight of the Rebel. I don't think it weighs much more than my S2, and that includes having a lens on it.

If I'm not mistaken, WillCad has pictures with the Rebel.

 

[Razor Roman]

I take all my pics with the original Digital Rebel (not xt)
I have some galleries at

http://www.tcnj.edu/~sohor/disneyland
http://www.tcnj.edu/~sohor/hmh
http://www.tcnj.edu/~sohor/maui

they're from my most recent trip (Disneyland and Maui)

 

[Kelly Grannell]

 

[Kelly Grannell]

The last picture was taken hand-held at ISO1600.

 

[Chickysmom]

Will I feel like Eeyore looks in Kelly's pics if I go SLR? lol

And the castle shot....OMG!!!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

It's hard to say. I've been using SLR since 1992 at the time using Canon 35mm Rebel (see how it comes to full circle) but I've never felt like Eeyore in that pic. Now I'd rather be naked than go around without my dSLR.









on second thought, I'd not rather be naked.

 

[Chickysmom]

Is the body a plastic material on the Rebel XT...the Canon site does not state whether it is or not, but I do see the 20D and 30D are

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Both Rebel and XT bodies are plastic. XT body is more susceptible to minor scratches (according to my friend who owns both). However, don't let this steer you away from either Rebel or Rebel XT. I used (and abused) my 35mm Rebel from 1992 to 2003 (?), taken it travelling with me to Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, US, Canada, Indonesia, Europe. No problem whatsoever.

 

[Olaf]

Yes, that's exactly what I was looking for, thanks Kelly and Razor.

 

[WillCAD]

My Digital Rebel is the original 300D, not the new Rebel XT (which is the 350D).

I've only had it for a few months, so I've only taken it to WDW once, but here are a few pics I took with it:

 

[Olaf]

Kelly, did you do anything to that fireworks castle shot. I mean other than, sharpening, light/dark adjustments, color balance. Those streams of light are really breathtaking. DS said, "Yeah Mom, get that camera and then you can take a picture like that."

 

[Olaf]

Thanks for that montage, Willcad. I really like that shot in the restaurant at Mexico. I've never eaten there, but may have to try it, just for the opportunity to take a shot like that--I'm a sucker for bright contrasting colors.

 

[manning]

Is the body a plastic material on the Rebel XT...the Canon site does not state whether it is or not, but I do see the 20D and 30D are

There is a misconception about plastic. It ls not necessarily brittle. It depends how it is formulated when made. It can be just as tough or tougher than steel. Amoco Chemical Corp which was the chemical company of Amoco Corp (now BP) had a prototype formula one race car with a.......plastic engine block. It did quite well.

A manned plastic space ship to mars is being considered. Supposed to be stronger,lighter and give better radiation protection than aluminum.

So if something is made of plastic doesn't mean it is fragile. That plastic camera body may be stronger than a metal one.

 

[boBQuincy]

The Rebel series have plastic bodies, and as another poster mentioned it is a pretty tough plastic. The '10/20/30D' series have magnesium bodies which may hold up better but also may transmit more of a shock than plastic.

The real difference to me is the method of changing the settings. If you change settings with almost every photo the 'D' series is a lot easier to use. The Rebel will give an image that is indistinguishable from the 20D/30D but IMHO the settings are a lot more cumbersome to adjust.

Is the 'D' series worth another few hundred $$$? That's up to you and the type of photographer you are. I suspect most folks would be very happy with a Rebel and you can spend the extra $$$ on lenses.

This is all my opinion and worth every penny you paid for it.


boB

 

[Kelly Grannell]

Kelly, did you do anything to that fireworks castle shot. I mean other than, sharpening, light/dark adjustments, color balance. Those streams of light are really breathtaking. DS said, "Yeah Mom, get that camera and then you can take a picture like that."

I only did a bit of cropping and levelling. No other adjustment was done.

 

[Chickysmom]

Great advise on the plastic bodies...still trying to decide!

 

[JR6ooo4]

The rebel is a plastic case around a metal frame.
Mikeeee

 

[Kelly Grannell]

plastic body doesn't matter. I used my original Rebel 35mm literally around the globe (Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Singapore) since 1992 through 2002 wihout any problem whatsoever. Does not even need servicing. Not even once in all those years.

 

[Spinning]

not to high jack this thread...but Kelly Grannell was your camera on a tripod for the fire work shot? And what settings? That is an amazing shot...

Now back on topic....I have my eye on the the rebel also. But know it will be a while before i can get it, What does the lens the camera come with compare too, I have a fuji fine pix S5100 with a 10x optical zoom. And I love the zoom and size of the camera. So would i need to purchase a longer lens to get teh same zoom as I have now?