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02/10/2006 10:09:22 AM · #1 |
I'm looking at getting a new camera. Right now my main cameras are: Canon PowerShot A70 and an old Canon SLR (not digital).
I want to get a digital SLR, but I'm not sure what I need. I haven't been using digital very long, so I don't know much about them. I was just interested in the Canon Digital Rebel XT. When searching though I saw their higher end models. My main question is, If I want professional quality, will the Rebel XT (8 mega pixels) be enough. I take mainly nature photographs, sometimes at long distances, and want to be able to have at least 20x30 prints.
Thank You
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02/10/2006 10:22:09 AM · #2 |
I have an XT and a 1D Mark IIN, which is a professional dslr. In terms of Image quality, if you use the same lens, there really isn't much difference. Once, for fun, I shot the same shots with a XT and the N and most photogs in the club couldn't tell which was which. According to DPReview, there isn't a hugh difference in the image. What you are mainly paying for is AF speed, robustness, tough build, more features.
If you shoot nature and don't shoot sports, I think the XT may due as well as a 20D or even the 1D series.
Now having said that, if you want to print 20x30 routinely, then I'd recommend a full sensor sized camera like the 5D or 1DsMark II. I think at about 20x30 sized prints, you may see the difference in the higher MP sensors. If you print smaller routinely and just want to print upto 20x30 on occassion, the cropped sensor may be fine. You can also use "interpolation" (if memory serves me right) to increase the pixel count in post processing to make larger prints (I don't do this, so I'm probably not explaining this very well).
So, I'd say if you rarely/occassionly print upto 20x30, the XT will serve you fine, spend the rest in glass. If you want the best image quality and intend to routinely print 20x30, then you should probably consider the 5D ($3000) or the 1DsMark II ($7500).
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02/10/2006 10:30:46 AM · #3 |
Thank you very much. That's exactly what I needed to know. I won't be printing 20x30 that often, so I'm gonna go with the XT. At least for now. Maybe once I get a lot more cash I'll be able to get the 1DsMark II.
Thanks Again
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02/10/2006 11:05:58 AM · #4 |
I'd agree with yido but add that if you are going to shoot nature and intend to inlcude birds then you will want speed. Both in terms of burst rate and how fast the AF system is.
Do you already have any lenses from your old Canon SLR? If not then of course it opens up all the camera makers for you. In the end it is glass that counts. I shoot nature and I have been slowly upgrading my glass. It makes a world of difference but gets pricey. My next glass is a super-telephoto but that is going to set me back $5 to $7K. So get ready.
Message edited by author 2006-02-10 16:06:50. |
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02/10/2006 08:12:44 PM · #5 |
I'd agree, if the poster was going to do some birding or fast moving animals, then a faster AF and a higher burst rate would be nice to have.
I rarely use the burst mode on my N, only time I use it is with shooting soccer.
Now, with landscape and things, I'd recommend getting either a Canon EF-S 10-22 or a Sigma 10-20. For walking around/normal zoom, a Canon 24-70 or if you want to pay less, a Sigma 24-70, Sigma 24-60, or a Tamron 28-75.
Nah, never mind, the "what lens should I get?" posts are another matter.
BTW, just saw the new issue of Popular Photography, they tested all the entry level dslr and XT won 1st place in image quality and in overall rating.
Message edited by author 2006-02-11 01:21:26.
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