----- Original Message ----- From: "tom" Subject: RE: *istD vs. Digital Rebel
> > Do people have a feel for how long a set of batteries last? Not long. I don't think a set of 4 AA NIMH batteries would go for more than a hundred and fifty shots. Mine shows low battery after about 75, but seems to keep going for quite a while after. > > > > > *istD is faster.......faster in waking up and operating than Canon > > the Canon takes a week and a half to wake up > > Um, the 10D takes 3 seconds. This is one area where I really like the ist D. It boots very quickly, about a second after turning it on, it's ready to go. > > Also, you can set it up not to sleep at all. > > > > > *istD allows instant access to White Balance settings, > > easier than all > > others > > The 10D has good access to WB. I'm not sure that the ist-D could be > any easier. The ist D is pretty easy. Set the control wheel to WB, turn the front dial (I think) to the white balance you want, and go. If you want manual white balance, it's a two button push after setting up for it on the WB control. William Robb
