What SLR do you use?

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flag StevePrice
Posted: May 28, 2008 at 8:10 Quote
im looking to buy a new SLR and i was wondering what you guys use,

can you quote the spec and price briefly with a review.

cheers, steve
flag atmos-fair
Posted: May 28, 2008 at 9:33 Quote
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

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Specifications


Type
Type
Digital AF/AE SLR

Recording Medium
CF card Type I and II

Image Format
0.87 x 0.58 in./22.2 x 14.8mm

Compatible Lenses
Canon EF Lenses including EF-S Lenses (Focal length conversion factor: Equivalent to approx. 1.6x indicated focal length compared to 35mm format)

Lens Mount
Canon EF mount


Image Sensor
Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, single-plate color CMOS sensor

Pixels
Approx. 8.0 Megapixels

Total Pixels
Approx. 8.2 Megapixels

Aspect Ratio
2:3 (Vertical:Horizontal)

Color Filter System
RGB primary color filter

Low-pass Filter
Fixed position in front of the image sensor


Recording System
Recording Format
Design rule for Camera File System 2.0

Image Format
JPEG, RAW (12bit)
Simultaneous Recording: Possible

File Size
JPEG: (1) Large/Fine: Approx. 3.3 MB (3456 x 2304), (2) Large/Normal: Approx. 1.7 MB (3456 x 2304), (3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 2.0 MB (2496 x 1664), (4) Medium/Normal Approx. 1.0 MB (2496 x 1664), (5) Small/Fine: Approx. 1.2 MB (1728 x 1152), (6) Small/Normal: Approx. 0.6 MB (1728 x 1152); RAW: Approx. 8.3 MB (3456 x 2304)

Folders
Automatic setting

File Numbering
(1) Continuous numbering, (2) Auto reset

Image-processing Parameters
Standard parameters plus up to three custom processing parameter sets and monochrome can be set

Interface
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed


White Balance
Settings
Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy/Twilight/Sunset, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash), Manual (Custom: read off photo quality gray card or white subject)


Viewfinder
Type
Eye-level SLR (with fixed pentamirror)

Coverage
Approx. 95% vertically and horizontally (against JPEG Large)

Magnification
0.8x (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)

Eyepoint
21mm

Dioptric Adjustment Correction
-3.0 - +1.0 diopters

Focusing Screen
Fixed

Mirror
Quick-return half mirror (Transmittance: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with lenses up to EF 600mm f/4)

Viewfinder Information
AF points, AE lock, FE lock, AEB in progress, Flash ready, Improper FE lock warning, High-speed Sync, Flash exposure compensation, Red-Eye reduction, Shutter speed, Bulb, FE lock, Processing data, Built-in flash recycling, Aperture, Exposure level display (Exposure compensation, Manual exposure level, AEB level, Flash exposure compensation, Red-Eye Reduction lamp on time display), Max burst during continuous shooting, AF/MF focus confirmation, CF card full, CF card error, no CF card

Depth-of-Field Preview
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Eyepiece Shutter
None (provided on strap)


Autofocus
Type
TTL-CT-SIR with AF-dedicated CMOS sensor

AF Points
7

AF Working Range
EV 0.5 - 18 (at ISO 100)

Focusing Modes
One-Shot AF, Predictive AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF (Automatically selects One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF selected according to shooting mode), Manual Focusing (MF)

AF Point Selection
Automatic selection, manual selection

Selected AF Point Display
Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on LCD panel

AF-assist Beam
Intermittent firing of built-in flash, effective range: approx. 13.1 ft./4m at center, approx. 11.5 ft./3.5m at periphery


Exposure Control
Metering Modes
Max. aperture TTL metering with 35-zone SPC. (1) Evaluative metering, (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder), (3) Center-weighted average metering

Metering Range
EV 1-20 (at 68° F/20° C with 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 100)

Exposure Control Systems
Program AE (shiftable), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Automatic Depth-of Field AE, Full Auto, Programmed Image Control modes (Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off), E-TTL II Autoflash Program AE, and Manual

ISO Speed Range
Equivalent to ISO 100-1600

Exposure Compensation
Up to +/-2 stops in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments (1) Manual exposure compensation (2) AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

AE Lock
Auto: Operates in One-Shot AF mode evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: Enabled with AE lock button (No AE lock in Basic Zone modes)


Shutter
Type
Vertical-travel, mechanical, focal-plane shutter with all speeds electronically-controlled

Shutter Speeds
1/4000 to 30 sec. in 1/2- or 1/3-stop increments, bulb, X-Sync at 1/200 sec.

Shutter Release
Soft-touch electromagnetic release

Noise Reduction for Long Exposure
Set with C. Fn-02

Self-timer
10-sec. delay

Remote Control
Remote control with RS-60E3 Terminal or Wireless remote controllers RC-1/RC-5


Built-in Flash
Type
Auto pop-up, retractable, built-in flash in the pentaprism

Guide Number
13 (at ISO 100 in meters)

Recycling Time
Approx. 3 sec.

Flash-ready Indicator
Flash-ready indicator lights on in viewfinder

Flash Coverage
Up to 17mm focal length (equivalent to 27mm in 35mm format)


External Speedlite
EOS External Flash or Dedicated Speedlites
E-TTL II autoflash


Drive System
Drive Modes
(1) Single, (2) Continuous, (3) Self-timer/Remote Control

Continuous Shooting Speed
Approx. 3.0 fps (with Battery Pack NB-2LH, at Tv=1/250 sec. for all recording qualities)

Max. Burst During Continuous Shooting
14 shots (Large/Fine)


LCD Monitor
Type
TFT color LCD monitor

Screen Monitor size
1.8 inches

Pixels
Approx. 115,000 pixels (Displayed pixels)

Coverage
Approx. 100% (for JPEG images)

Brightness Control
5 levels (settable with menu's "LCD brightness")


Playback
Image Display Format
(1) Single image, (2) 9-image Index, (3) Magnified Zoom, (4) Auto Play, (5) Auto Play right after shooting

Highlight Alert
In the single image with information display mode, the highlighted portions containing no image information with blink


Image Protection and Erase
Protection
A single image can be protected or unprotected

Erase
A single image or all images stored in a CompactFlash card can be erased if they are unprotected


Menus
Menu Categories
(1) Shooting 1 [6 items], (2) Shooting 2 [7 items], (3) Playback [5 items], (4) Setup 1 [7 items], (5) Setup 2 [7 items]

LCD Monitor Language
Any of the following 15 languages can be selected: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Russian, and Japanese

Firmware Update
Enabled by the user


Power Source
Battery
Battery Pack NB-2LH (x1)


Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.98 x 3.71 x 2.63 in./126.5 x 94.2 x 64mm

Weight
17.1 oz./485g


Operating Environment
Operating Temperature Range
32-104° F/0-40° C

Operating Humidity Range
85% or less


Specifications taken from the Canon website.


BRIEF REVIEW


Well its not actually my camera, but i have almost constant access to it. I began to just use the camera without changing any settings, then began to change the shutter speed, aperture etc. I find this a very good camera, very well made and everything has been thought out. I find very useful, there is a small button which illuminates the screen so you can see settings in dark areas. I found this camera very easy to use, and VERY easy to pick up. I'm 13, and i just about understand it. It takes stunning pictures, and is not overly heavy or bulky, just about the right size. I have lost the lens cap for it, and the lens still hasn't obtained any scratches and hasnt been smudged, although this camera gets alot of abuse and hasnt obtained any damage; its constantly knocked against things, and attacked by toddlers and other children, although it hasn't been dropped so i dont know about how tough it is in that perspective. The controls on the camera and the menus are easy to use and understand. Thats probably about all i've got to say on this camera Smile

PRICE = $449.99†
(Price reflects camera body only.)
flag nathan123
Posted: May 28, 2008 at 10:53 Quote
Nikon D40X
it is amazing
have to you manual focus for the battery to last me
but it is easy to use and great quality
flag StevePrice
Posted: May 28, 2008 at 13:43 Quote
nathan123 wrote:
Nikon D40X
it is amazing
have to you manual focus for the battery to last me
but it is easy to use and great quality

ive been looking at these
how much did you pay for it?
flag aaron-bmx
Posted: May 28, 2008 at 15:34 Quote
Nikon D50 (it's actually my moms but I still use it no need for 2 SLR's) It's a good camera, but I like the D80 better Big Grin
flag dirtjumper005
Posted: May 31, 2008 at 23:24 Quote
Pentax K10D, won awards over the Nikon D40, Its an amazing slr and in an affordable price range.
photo

2096916
flag StevePrice
Posted: Jun 1, 2008 at 10:14 Quote
anyone use the panasonic lumix?
flag int3nse
Posted: Jun 1, 2008 at 12:04 Quote
dirtjumper005 wrote:
Pentax K10D, won awards over the Nikon D40, Its an amazing slr and in an affordable price range.
photo

2096916


Looks like a boat though
flag dirtjumper005
Posted: Jun 1, 2008 at 15:32 Quote
StevePrice wrote:
anyone use the panasonic lumix?

Yep, I used to use the FZ50, it was great for a year until it had an internal failure
flag mikek594
Posted: Jun 1, 2008 at 18:35 Quote
Nikon D300

12.3 Megapixels

18-200 Nikkor lens with self adjusting wave motors.

3'' high Def Screen

shutter speed 1/8,000

can take 6 pictures in a second, good for those sequences..

it's real nice.
flag atmos-fair
Posted: Jun 2, 2008 at 1:55 Quote
6 pics in a second? lol

Also, about the panasonic.. Does it matter how it looks? lol.
flag mikek594
Posted: Jun 2, 2008 at 10:53 Quote
TommahawkBike wrote:
6 pics in a second? lol

Also, about the panasonic.. Does it matter how it looks? lol.

Yeah 6 Pictures in a second, and 9 pictures in a second with a large battery pack
flag int3nse
Posted: Jun 2, 2008 at 14:44 Quote
TommahawkBike wrote:
6 pics in a second? lol

Also, about the panasonic.. Does it matter how it looks? lol.

Im not saying what it looks like, Im saying it looks like carrying a boat because it looks big as hell.
flag ham069
Posted: Jun 2, 2008 at 16:21 Quote
int3nse wrote:
TommahawkBike wrote:
6 pics in a second? lol

Also, about the panasonic.. Does it matter how it looks? lol.

Im not saying what it looks like, Im saying it looks like carrying a boat because it looks big as hell.
it looks like it has the larger battery pack on the bottom which would make it way bigger. with the normal battery pack im sure it is fine.

The Ham
flag bigave
Posted: Jun 12, 2008 at 11:43 Quote
sometimes use cannon EOS 20D! beast of a camera!
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