300D vs D70

Mekon
I have a 300D and am very happy with it. I must be honest the fact that I have optical Canon SLR backs and ES series lenses already, made it a choice of Canon backs only. However the 300D is excellent value. I will publish them here just to give you a couple of examples of how flexible it is. The attached shots were taken hand held, without any flash, with a 28mm lens setting (which comes out at 35mm on the digital back) just using the variable film speed option to get reasonable exposures.





If you go here:
Comprehensive US test & review

You will find a very detailed review of the 300D (or digital Rebel as it is called in the US).


regards
Geoff

"Just trying to make a NAIM for myself"

Mekon,

there seems to be some good deals around on the EOS10D as its just been replaced... if you can stretch to it its a stunning camera...
Like Geoff i went the Canon route because i could use my existing lenses, and im very pleased..

Regards

Hawk

The 10D is a cracker. It's a bit of a give away at the current discounted price. I moved after 25 years with Minolta SLRs so I've had to start again from scratch. Never regreted it though. Highly recommended.

Cheers

Harry

I've just bought a 300d and I'm totally happy with it. I used to be a very keen amateur photographer (around 20 years ago)and compared to the AE1 that I used then, the 300d has so many functions and features that I am hard-pressed to think of anything else that I would want.

I have a D70 which I love, but I do not have any experiance with the 300D.

If I was in your position, ie startng from scratch, which I was in August, I would have a good think about what sort of lenses, flash guns etc. that you will want to buy, and then have a look at the avalibility of Nikon vs Canon. I think for amateur photogrophers myself included, there will be little that either camara cannot do that we would miss out on. I think what I have learned quite quickly is that the camera body itself is not the major cost, and whilst it seems a big cost upfront, it is all the other stuff that you will want very shortly that adds up.

I started with the D70 kit including the 18-70 mm lens, I have since added an SB600 flash, a Nikon 70-300mm ED lens, a tripod, 2 Lowepro bags and photoshop elements 3 to my colection of camera related stuff. Earlier this year I had nothing more than an Ixus V3 digi compact.

Beware it spirals, a bit like hifi, but I must admit that I am enjoying it as a new hobby, that can be done any time, indoors and out, winter and summer.

Have fun

Simon

This is probably stating the obvious. Apart from the well known x1.5ish multiplication factor for focal lengths, if you're an experienced SLR user be prepared to learn nearly everything you know all over again if going from film to digital. The rules of thumb you have ingrained in you for good exposure, contrast etc. need recalibrating for digital. But it doesn't take long to start churning the results you expected - helped in no small part by instant review.

FWIW

Cheers

Harry

I have had a 300D since July and am extremely impressed with the results so far. Especially if shots are taken in RAW mode.

I have read a number of article on the web that state that the 300D is essentially the 10D with a slight firmware change and that it can be hacked to re-enable the missing 10D functions. I will probably wait until the camera is out of warranty before trying this.

My only gripe is that the bundled lens feels a little cheap when compared with the lenses I have for my old T70.

Other than that I can't fault the camera.

Regards

Mark ;0)

Some comments on choosing a DSLR

If you do not own lenses that will fit onto a DSLR and so in a position to make a very open minded decision on the make of DSLR, it is worth examining the impact of dust on the sensor when changing lenses. If you are not going to have additional lenses why have a DSLR.

Digital cameras are miniature computers which are not water compatible so you might want to examine the degree of weatherproofing the manufacturer has built in to the camera.

Given that we have wet weather July thru June in the UK you stand a very good chance of being caught out in the rain with your DSLR.

Derek

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