Comments on: New Rebel on February 17, 2009? [CR3]

By: Stark-Arts

Stark-Arts — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:02:45 +0000

nikon doesn’t have a camera in that price range that can touch the canons in that range – the xs is a superior camera to the d60 never mind the xsi

By: Andrew Fish

Andrew Fish — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 09:57:05 +0000

I might be going against the grain here, but I’d quite like a pro body with a 1.6 crop and a few less megapixels. As someone keen on birding, I find the critical aspects of a camera are reach (hence the crop), speed and low-light response (for birds that skulk in cover). My kit now is a 40D using the 100-400mm lens, and switching to FF would mean having to fork out for a hugely expensive 600mm lens to get the same reach and maintain autofocus. I did look at the 50D, but the high ISO performance looked unusable, so I’m now looking to sacrifice a little crop for what I hope will be a 1.3 crop 1D3 successor with high ISO to match or better the 5DII. If Canon could put out a pro body with 1.6 crop, however, that would be perfect.

By: MXKY

MXKY — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:08:49 +0000

Hi Alan, here in France, it’s really not the same price. The 450D body only is about 500 euros (645$) and the 40D body only costs 750 euros (968$).. And I find the 40D a bit too big and heavy, especially with my 17-40 and the lens hood.

By: Alan

Alan — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:35:46 +0000

In that case MXKY, pick up a 40D. I think they’re about the same price now (body only) and you will be much happier with the xxD over a xxxD or xxxxD body. After having a 40D since this past summer, I’m never moving back down to a tiny rebel.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:42:43 +0000

In that case I hope the next Rebel lives up to your expectations. :)

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:07:49 +0000

Yeah but since when have Canon really cared about the top end? All this focus on the lower end to get potential upraders in is all well and good, but it’s pointless if those upgraders end up buying fluff at the top end. Because then you’ll get angry customers and defectors.

By: MXKY

MXKY — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:58:56 +0000

Hey Justin, I actually can’t get a Nikon because I already own a Canon 10-22 and a 17-40 :/

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:52:16 +0000

If you’re concerned about the Digital Rebel not living up to your expectations, you could always consider another manufacturer’s camera in your price range. Nikon comes to mind.

By: Stark-Arts

Stark-Arts — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:12:50 +0000

I’d say in NYC most know what they are talking about – I also love the no link to work or any comment of any intelligence that back up your claim…

By: David Russell

David Russell — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:01:56 +0000

I’m now very glad that I didn’t succumb to my sudden impulse to buy a 450D yesterday. Been thinking about getting a DSLR for awhile now, would’ve been extremely unpleased if I had and then read this!

By: MXKY

MXKY — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:54:30 +0000

I’m planning to buy the 450D soon, but I read somewhere that some 450D have AF problems. It’s pretty expensive here in EUROPE and I don’t know what to do. I could get a 450D with the lastest firmaware or to get a new “470D/500D” with unknow problems.. It’s always the same thing, both cameras will have their own faulty stuff..

By: Nigel

Nigel — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:50:35 +0000

Boooo to movie mode. No ‘jello cam’ please.

By: Joey

Joey — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:21:36 +0000

New ST-E2 transmitter! Come on Canon, you are losing money to Pocket Wizard because your flash system sucks!

By: maxs

maxs — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:56:04 +0000

lol…wow, i didn’t know mine would be worth that much… I am a gradstudent after all and my diet and ummm, beverage choices leave something to be desired :P …. you’ve got me thinkg ;)