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Any thoughts on Canon EOS Rebel XTi ? I currently own a Canon 30D. Unfortunately, in the middle of a 75-student photo shoot it started to distort images. Sooooo, I had to buy a second DSLR quick-like at the local store. I ended up with the Canon EOS-Rebel XTi so as to have the ability to interchange my lenses and 580EX flash. I have until next Wednesday to return it if I am not satisfied (for a 15% restocking fee). I guess I just need some input from more experienced photographers out there. Would you consider this an excellent choice for a second (emergency) camera? I am going to be shooting a lot of indoor studio (with hot lights for now) and outdoor portraits. Maybe a few weddings a year. Are there limitations that Canon might not tell me about? (compared to my 30D?) Any thoughts are welcome and thanks ahead of time.
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John P. Sandstedt |
The Xti has gotten great reviews, so I guess I don't see the problem.. Since I own a 30D, I'm much more interested in why it "started to distort images." As to any back-up, why not get a top-o-the-line used camera from several years ago. A contributor to one of the major magazines described his purchase of a Canon 1Ds, I think it was, with all of about 3-5 MP. The whole point is that the myth of the the megapixels has been defrocked. Check out Michael McNamara's article in the January Pop Photo. Or, check out David Pogue's interesting piece in the INTERNATIONAL Herald Tribune, February 8, 2007. It's on the internet. Sure, the 10 MP chip of the XTi seems nice, but a reality check will also show that most of us really don't need more than 5-6 MP chips to make a great 8X10 print [or even larger.] Especially if we shoot in RAW. Another heretical observation from Yours Truly.
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Julie A. Whyte |
First of all, thanks John. I will look into those articles before making a final decision. Today I was informed by an experienced photographer who also sells cameras that the XTi has a tendency to "struggle" with low-light situations. I can pretty much believe that from what I experienced last week. I thought it was just me not knowing what to do. I will let you know about the 30D. Keep your eyes peeled in anywhere from 1 week to 4 weeks. Canon has my 30D (I shipped it back 2 days ago) and will let me know what they found. I'm not sure "blurring" the outer edges of my photos is the right term. It seemed almost like a double image. It only showed up some times....mostly in group shots. I was, however, watching closely and never noticed it in tight shots. This caused me to reach the (possibly incorrect) conclusion that it might be "mirror-slap". Now I'm wondering if it wasn't something to do with the CMOS Sensor. That is what Canon wants to check out on it. I'll post when I get an answer. Thanks again for your response. P.S.-BTW, I LOVE my 30D otherwise!
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Diane Dupuis |
I also shoot with continuous hot lights... And I shoot shows with no flash... Here are a few examples. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.
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