My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford)

Falstaff · Feb 1, 2009, 12:55 AM

Mac Daddy · Feb 1, 2009, 01:17 AM

Nice pics Jeff and I seriously need a new cam soon

Zardon · Feb 1, 2009, 10:25 AM

very nice Jeff. you already had a nice camera though, what did you opt for this time? stick with canon?

Falstaff · Feb 1, 2009, 10:40 AM

just wanted something easier to lug about, it fits in my coat and gives me RAW and AEB when I want it too. Otherwise, I might have opted for the Olympus solution.
I bought one for my son and daughter, Liz, Jecica, and Dad and they love the simplicity. I just didnt have the loot for the Sigma either.
thanx.

Zardon · Feb 1, 2009, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falstaff

just wanted something easier to lug about, it fits in my coat and gives me RAW and AEB when I want it too. Otherwise, I might have opted for the Olympus solution.
I bought one for my son and daughter, Liz, Jecica, and Dad and they love the simplicity. I just didnt have the loot for the Sigma either.
thanx.

Thats great, but you still didn't tell me what you bought, and im too lazy to download one of the images and check the data on it

Mac Daddy · Feb 1, 2009, 01:03 PM

I am still looking for one here nothing terribly expensive if any of you guys with more photography knowledge than me have any suggestions let em fly

Falstaff · Feb 1, 2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Zardon

Thats great, but you still didn't tell me what you bought, and im too lazy to download one of the images and check the data on it

my apologies, its just a Canon G10, I bought it over the other 14 mpixel cameras based on the features and reviews in 5 magazines that applauded the value even with the price. If I were more artistic I might have chose the Sigma or the Olympus, but with my right hand buggered and almost useless, the remote from 450D worked with it, and it used the same storage media so it was a trifecta.
If I had my sheckels, and would have toyed with the Nikon D3 and learned a bit more about photography.

Zardon · Feb 1, 2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mac Daddy

I am still looking for one here nothing terribly expensive if any of you guys with more photography knowledge than me have any suggestions let em fly

Well if you want a nice SLR without breaking the bank, my hot favourite is the 1000D, or as its known in the USA .....

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2008_..._rebel_xs.html

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/CanonEOS1000D/

Mac Daddy · Feb 2, 2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

Well if you want a nice SLR without breaking the bank, my hot favourite is the 1000D, or as its known in the USA .....

Steves Digicams - Canon EOS Rebel XS / 1000D - Hands on Review

Canon EOS 1000D / Rebel XS Review: 1. Introduction: Digital Photography Review

Nice looking camera for sure thanks for the links and info man. I bookmarked them and will read a bit more thoroughly tonight

Tipstaff · Feb 3, 2009, 02:56 AM

The Rebel XS is a very nice camera. A few things I like about it is the fact that just as with the XSi, it comes with an IS (image stabilization) lens by default, something my XTi didn't come with. Also, since the XS is the replacement for the XTi, it's pretty much the same camera, only it has a couple very necessary upgraded features: it uses SD/SDHC instead of Compact Flash I/II (although for some reason this has effected the amount of RAW frames per second you can take), has Live View so you can see what you are pointing at via the LCD screen, it's lighter, and uses a (edit: higher capacity) lithium polymer battery, which means the camera now lasts 2x longer than my XTi.

Falstaff · Feb 3, 2009, 05:13 AM

Tip, you may find that the Sakar replacement battery much better and cheaper. I use a tripod so I dont use image stab, there can be a trade off in quality even with good image stab. My 450D is just as good as the Nikon or Olympus models but 14 mp was what drew me to it
When I shoot now. its going to be monopod or tripod for everything if I can help it.

Mac Daddy · Feb 3, 2009, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the feedback will be a month or 2 before I have the money. I don't want to take Falstaff's thread to far off topic either so may start a thread when I am ready

Cheers !!

kman225 · Feb 3, 2009, 04:11 PM

sweet what camera? i have nikon d60....i'm wondering how the d90 performs...

~~RE III - Frankie~~ · Feb 8, 2009, 01:43 AM

Nice pics.

Falstaff · Feb 9, 2009, 06:00 PM

thankyou..
and I whole heartedly recommend Nikon products, just prefer the D3x

Feb 1, 2009, 12:55 AM	#1
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Feb 1, 2009, 01:17 AM	#2
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 66 System Specs	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) Nice pics Jeff and I seriously need a new cam soon __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Feb 1, 2009, 10:25 AM	#3
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,481 Rep Power: 162	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) very nice Jeff. you already had a nice camera though, what did you opt for this time? stick with canon?

Feb 1, 2009, 10:40 AM	#4
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 18,731 Rep Power: 165	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) just wanted something easier to lug about, it fits in my coat and gives me RAW and AEB when I want it too. Otherwise, I might have opted for the Olympus solution. I bought one for my son and daughter, Liz, Jecica, and Dad and they love the simplicity. I just didnt have the loot for the Sigma either. thanx. __________________ Before the light is dimmed in their eyes Before the voices are forever lost Before the body succumbs unto itself Before the the last words are spoken Tell them that you truly love them and embrace them one last time in the living years.

Feb 1, 2009, 01:03 PM	#6
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 66 System Specs	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) I am still looking for one here nothing terribly expensive if any of you guys with more photography knowledge than me have any suggestions let em fly __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Feb 3, 2009, 02:56 AM	#10
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Toronto Posts: 5,694 Rep Power: 117 System Specs	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) The Rebel XS is a very nice camera. A few things I like about it is the fact that just as with the XSi, it comes with an IS (image stabilization) lens by default, something my XTi didn't come with. Also, since the XS is the replacement for the XTi, it's pretty much the same camera, only it has a couple very necessary upgraded features: it uses SD/SDHC instead of Compact Flash I/II (although for some reason this has effected the amount of RAW frames per second you can take), has Live View so you can see what you are pointing at via the LCD screen, it's lighter, and uses a (edit: higher capacity) lithium polymer battery, which means the camera now lasts 2x longer than my XTi. __________________ >><< Last edited by Tipstaff; Feb 4, 2009 at 12:28 PM.

Feb 3, 2009, 05:13 AM	#11
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 18,731 Rep Power: 165	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) Tip, you may find that the Sakar replacement battery much better and cheaper. I use a tripod so I dont use image stab, there can be a trade off in quality even with good image stab. My 450D is just as good as the Nikon or Olympus models but 14 mp was what drew me to it When I shoot now. its going to be monopod or tripod for everything if I can help it. __________________ Before the light is dimmed in their eyes Before the voices are forever lost Before the body succumbs unto itself Before the the last words are spoken Tell them that you truly love them and embrace them one last time in the living years.

Feb 3, 2009, 12:11 PM	#12
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 66 System Specs	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) Thanks for the feedback will be a month or 2 before I have the money. I don't want to take Falstaff's thread to far off topic either so may start a thread when I am ready Cheers !! __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen

Feb 3, 2009, 04:11 PM	#13
kman225 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) sweet what camera? i have nikon d60....i'm wondering how the d90 performs... __________________

Feb 8, 2009, 01:43 AM	#14
~~RE III - Frankie~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,754 Rep Power: 0	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) Nice pics.

Feb 9, 2009, 06:00 PM	#15
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 18,731 Rep Power: 165	Re: My new Camera. (pictures at Duxford) thankyou.. and I whole heartedly recommend Nikon products, just prefer the D3x __________________ Before the light is dimmed in their eyes Before the voices are forever lost Before the body succumbs unto itself Before the the last words are spoken Tell them that you truly love them and embrace them one last time in the living years.

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