Digital Rebel XT/350D

"Brian C. Baird" wrote in message
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In article 9t9Rd.32000$xt.7627@fed1read07,
says...
It hadn't really hit me that this was a true Macro lens, I was just
figuring
that it was one of those labeled "Macro" like the 28-135 IS. But it is a
true macro, and, you're right, max aperture is rather moot, after a
point.
But if you decided to use it for a portrait lens, then max aperture may
become an issue...

At which point f/2.8 is fine.
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http://www.pbase.com/bcbaird/

Probably, at f1.8, there's a chance that parts of the face may fall out of
the depth of field...

--
Skip Middleton
http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com

"Brian C. Baird" wrote in message
...
In article 9t9Rd.32000$xt.7627@fed1read07,
says...
It hadn't really hit me that this was a true Macro lens, I was just
figuring
that it was one of those labeled "Macro" like the 28-135 IS. But it is a
true macro, and, you're right, max aperture is rather moot, after a
point.
But if you decided to use it for a portrait lens, then max aperture may
become an issue...

At which point f/2.8 is fine.
--
http://www.pbase.com/bcbaird/

Probably, at f1.8, there's a chance that parts of the face may fall out of
the depth of field...

--
Skip Middleton
http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com

"Larry" wrote in message
T...

Im going to guess they will price this camera at two thousand (US)
dollars.
No real reason for this, I just dont see it at $999.


Good idea, price it higher than the 20D ($1,500). Guess that's why you're
not in Canon's marketing dept. ;-)

Mark

"Larry" wrote in message
T...

Im going to guess they will price this camera at two thousand (US)
dollars.
No real reason for this, I just dont see it at $999.


Good idea, price it higher than the 20D ($1,500). Guess that's why you're
not in Canon's marketing dept. ;-)

Mark

"Larry" wrote in message
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In article ,

says...
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 06:27:35 -0500, Larry wrote:

Im going to guess they will price this camera at two thousand (US)
dollars.
No real reason for this, I just dont see it at $999.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0502/05...on_eos350d.asp

Price is $899 for body.



Then I'll have to see what kind of pictures it takes...

At 8mp and a 899 price I'm not expecting much, but then it IS a Canon, and
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a GOOD one.

This is a source for consternation...

One major camera company comes out with a 4mp DSLR for $3500
Another major name brand comes out with an 8mp DSLR for $899

How to choose, how to choose.



You have to look at ALL the specs, not just pixel count.

Mark

"Larry" wrote in message
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In article ,

says...
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 06:27:35 -0500, Larry wrote:

Im going to guess they will price this camera at two thousand (US)
dollars.
No real reason for this, I just dont see it at $999.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0502/05...on_eos350d.asp

Price is $899 for body.



Then I'll have to see what kind of pictures it takes...

At 8mp and a 899 price I'm not expecting much, but then it IS a Canon, and
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a GOOD one.

This is a source for consternation...

One major camera company comes out with a 4mp DSLR for $3500
Another major name brand comes out with an 8mp DSLR for $899

How to choose, how to choose.



You have to look at ALL the specs, not just pixel count.

Mark

In article ,
Mark Roberts wrote:

Brian C. Baird wrote:

In article ,
says...
Im going to guess they will price this camera at two thousand (US)
dollars.
No real reason for this, I just dont see it at $999.

According to dPreview.com, it's introduced at the same price the Digital
Rebel was. $899 body, $999 kit.

"Uh-oh" say the other manufacturers. Uh-oh indeed.

I suspect at this price it will have the same "plastic cheeseball"
construction as the Rebel-D?
I tried out a Rebel-D and thought it was ghastly. Couldn't imagine
anyone buying one. Then again, there's lots of ghastly things that sell
very well. Ever heard a Britney Spears CD? ;-)

My 300D has gone on many rough trips without damage. Just some minor
scratches on the corners.

Maybe you'd like a lead weight in your camera so it feels more "real" to
you? Digital camera bodies aren't made of metal because it dents,
bends, and shorts the tightly packed electronics. Fiber reinforced
plastic is more rigid, lighter, cheaper in complex forms, much tougher,
and electronics-friendly.

In article ,
says...

"Larry" wrote in message
T...
In article ,

says...
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 06:27:35 -0500, Larry wrote:

Im going to guess they will price this camera at two thousand (US)
dollars.
No real reason for this, I just dont see it at $999.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0502/05...on_eos350d.asp

Price is $899 for body.



Then I'll have to see what kind of pictures it takes...

At 8mp and a 899 price I'm not expecting much, but then it IS a Canon, and
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a GOOD one.

This is a source for consternation...

One major camera company comes out with a 4mp DSLR for $3500
Another major name brand comes out with an 8mp DSLR for $899

How to choose, how to choose.



You have to look at ALL the specs, not just pixel count.

Mark



What I need to look at is the pictures. I almost NEVER pay any attention to
specs until after I look at the pictures the camera makes.

Then I look at the specs, then the price.

The specs are worth about 10% in weighing my purchase, the pictures worth
about 60% and the rest goes to price.


--
Larry Lynch
Mystic, Ct.

"Larry" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...

"Larry" wrote in message
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In article ,

says...
On Thu, 17 Feb 2005 06:27:35 -0500, Larry wrote:

Im going to guess they will price this camera at two thousand (US)
dollars.
No real reason for this, I just dont see it at $999.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0502/05...on_eos350d.asp

Price is $899 for body.



Then I'll have to see what kind of pictures it takes...

At 8mp and a 899 price I'm not expecting much, but then it IS a Canon,
and
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a GOOD one.

This is a source for consternation...

One major camera company comes out with a 4mp DSLR for $3500
Another major name brand comes out with an 8mp DSLR for $899

How to choose, how to choose.



You have to look at ALL the specs, not just pixel count.

Mark



What I need to look at is the pictures. I almost NEVER pay any attention
to
specs until after I look at the pictures the camera makes.

Then I look at the specs, then the price.

The specs are worth about 10% in weighing my purchase, the pictures worth
about 60% and the rest goes to price.


Is the $3,500 Nikon out of your price range? If so, why even consider it?
If not, if you look at the specs you'll realize it's very well suited to
journalists (8 fps for 50 jpg/40 raw, wireless transfer support, magnesium
alloy frame, etc.) and maybe there are factors other than pixel count that
figure in to the price.

Mark

In article ,
says...
Is the $3,500 Nikon out of your price range? If so, why even consider it?
If not, if you look at the specs you'll realize it's very well suited to
journalists (8 fps for 50 jpg/40 raw, wireless transfer support, magnesium
alloy frame, etc.) and maybe there are factors other than pixel count that
figure in to the price.

Mark



Since about 50% of my customers dont want anything larger than 5x7 as a final
product, the Nikon could be used by me, but at the price it would have to
walk and talk.

I was being faceatious when I threw the Nikon into the fray!

Still, it looks like a good camera on the page.. Ide love to se some pictures
done "in the field" with it.


--
Larry Lynch
Mystic, Ct.