RE: [RCSE] Digital Still Camera - Reccommendations?

[Tripp Meister]

Title: [RCSE] Digital Still Camera - Reccommendations?

I just bought a 20D ($1525 shipped to my door after a lot of shopping for the 20D with lens kit) after a buddy of mine bought the digital rebel (300).  The Digital rebel just wasn't there for me, although it's gotten nice and cheap lately (you can pick up the body and lens kit for like $700 after rebate).  It's slightly lower resolution, older technology, slower shooting from a continuous frame perspective and less flexible. 

 

The 20D is powerful and could easily be a professional camera and it's lighter than the 10D.  I was really impressed with the details at this website: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos20d/ the review was detailed and impressive and the comparison feature was awfully nice too.  I haven't tried it yet but the battery life seems to be pretty good, they claim that you can get up to 1000 pics per charge no flash.

 

All in all I went with Canon because I have a film SLR (EOS Elan IIe) and the lens selection is fantastic for Canon's (not unlike anyone else though) and you can use any Canon or compatible auto focus lens on their dSLRs.

 

Bottom line is if cost is a factor the Digital Rebel is probably the way to go, if not I would without a doubt choose the 20D (well I did at least).

 

If you make it to Laguna anytime soon you're welcome to come look at it and play with it.

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From: Nathan Woods [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tue 11/2/2004 2:31 PM
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Subject: [RCSE] Digital Still Camera - Reccommendations?

Hey guys, a while back Pat McCleave asked for your digital camera recommendations,
and got a lot of good advice.  I'm looking for the same kind of help.

I am technology friendly, so buttons and features are cool, not scary.
I'm adept at PhotoShop, so post processing is taken care of.

I want speed, and versatility, which leads me to SLR's.  I'm currently torn
between a Sigma SD9, Nikon D70, Canon EOS 300/10D/20D, or something used,
like the Canon D60.

My kind of shooting:
- Young Kids at play.
- Scenery, for vacations, hiking, camping, etc...
- Photojournalism, for soaring events, parties, etc...
- Action shots for capturing gliders in the air, launching, turning, etc...
- 99.5% of my images are destined for web, 0.5% for print

Things I want:
- SPEED
- crystal clear images, like these: http://www.f3f.co.uk/knewt/vkr2004/
- Compact.  I'm figuring two decent lenses, but no more.
- Low bulk - I'm sure the plastic bodied EOS 300 is for me, and the 10D
is much bulkier than the D70, but there are also other considerations...
- Decent flash, built in.
- USB 2.0 or firewire
- I'm memory format agnostic.  I own a few of each already :-)

Things I don't want:
- Shutter lag
- wimpy flash
- USB 1.0
- obsolete lens technology
- limited lenses & accessories

So with all that, what are your recommendations? and why?  If you have made
a similar decision, what was the deciding feature for you?  What features
do you still wish for or love the most?  What do you like the least?

I appreciate your responses, and will tabulate and publish the results of
the feedback I receive.

Thanks in advance,

Nathan Woods



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