I Just Bought a Digital Rebel at DVinfo.net

Rick Foxx · February 16th, 2004, 05:21 PM

OK... actually, I just bought a Digital Rebel for my wife. This is our first real exposure to digital, and would love to hear any tips/tricks/tutorials/etc. you may know of.

Also, we're looking for a good zoom lens in the 55-300 range, as well as a good flash unit. Any recommendations?

Thanks!

Rick

Dylan Couper · February 16th, 2004, 08:39 PM

While you can get Canon's 75-300mm USM lens for $300ish, if you have some extra money, consider these...

Canon 75-300mm DO IS lens
$1300us
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04...non70300do.asp

Canon 28-300mm L series IS lens
$2500us
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04...non28300is.asp

Don't forget the Digital Rebel's 1.5x multiplier will turn these into 112-450mm and 42-450mm lenses, respectively.

John Garcia · February 23rd, 2004, 01:23 PM

go with canons 550 ex flash unit...

Glen Elliott · March 7th, 2004, 08:50 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Dylan Couper : While you can get Canon's 75-300mm USM lens for $300ish, if you have some extra money, consider these...

Canon 75-300mm DO IS lens
$1300us
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04...non70300do.asp

Canon 28-300mm L series IS lens
$2500us
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04...non28300is.asp

Don't forget the Digital Rebel's 1.5x multiplier will turn these into 112-450mm and 42-450mm lenses, respectively. -->>>

Umm...WOW..nice glass- I *wish* I had the cashflow for the 28-300L! I just took a trip to DC this weekend- finally took some decent shots w/ my new 10D (w/ 28-135IS) I'll post some later tonight if I get a chance.
But, yeah, if you *don't* have the cashflow for the awesome L lenses the 28-135 is a decent starter lense for around $400

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=149629&is=USA

Tommy Haupfear · March 23rd, 2004, 12:43 PM

Quote:

But, yeah, if you *don't* have the cashflow for the awesome L lenses the 28-135 is a decent starter lense for around $400

I also use the Canon 28-135 IS lens on my 10D and I think its the best bang for the buck and image stabilization comes in handy.

I recommend the Canon 420ex flash for the 10D since it takes full advantage of all seven autofocus points but I'm not sure the Digital Rebel will be the same. I had a Digital Rebel but only for a month before upgrading to the 10D.

Here is my past Digital Rebel with the 28-135mm IS lens.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-...Picture191.jpg

Rick Foxx · April 6th, 2004, 08:10 AM

Thanks for the recommendations. I picked up the 550EX Speedlite last night, and as soon as B&H reopens from their Passover holiday, I'll be ordering the 28-135 lens. I'd love to get the L series, but finances dictate otherwise.

Rick

Glen Elliott · April 6th, 2004, 08:30 AM

Great- let us know how it works out for you. Especially the 550ex, I've been pining over picking one up along with a vertical battery grip and extra battery.... but I just shelled out a bunch of money to upgrade my video gear (PD-170, VX2100, wireless system, etc).

Rick Foxx · April 6th, 2004, 10:32 AM

I did the same thing. My wife got the Rebel and I got a DVX100A. Of course, now she expects to get $2000 worth of accessories since my camera was much more expensive.

Tommy Haupfear · April 6th, 2004, 11:29 AM

I would have liked to have the extra power of the 550ex but the 420ex is a better match (IMO) to the 10D.

I will reccomend the Stofen Omni-Bounce available for both the 420ex and 550ex for about $17 at B&H

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=89908&is=REG

http://www.stofen.com

Aaron Rosen · April 6th, 2004, 12:02 PM

Im thinking about buying the Digi Rebel as well. How does everone like it?

John Garcia · April 6th, 2004, 01:38 PM

its awesome...

*thumbs up*

Rick Foxx · April 7th, 2004, 10:55 AM

We're really happy with ours. For $1000, you can't beat the features. I just wish we didn't have to dump all of our Minolta gear in the transition.

You might also check out the Nikon D70. It's a little more money, but has a few additional features that aren't on the Rebel.

Rick

Jeff Donald · April 8th, 2004, 10:11 PM

All of my students (6 or 7) with the Digital Rebel are very happy with the camera.

February 16th, 2004, 05:21 PM	#1
Rick Foxx Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 78	I Just Bought a Digital Rebel OK... actually, I just bought a Digital Rebel for my wife. This is our first real exposure to digital, and would love to hear any tips/tricks/tutorials/etc. you may know of. Also, we're looking for a good zoom lens in the 55-300 range, as well as a good flash unit. Any recommendations? Thanks! Rick __________________ There is no problem so large that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives.

February 16th, 2004, 08:39 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	While you can get Canon's 75-300mm USM lens for $300ish, if you have some extra money, consider these... Canon 75-300mm DO IS lens $1300us http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04...non70300do.asp Canon 28-300mm L series IS lens $2500us http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04...non28300is.asp Don't forget the Digital Rebel's 1.5x multiplier will turn these into 112-450mm and 42-450mm lenses, respectively. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

February 23rd, 2004, 01:23 PM	#3
John Garcia Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 199	go with canons 550 ex flash unit... __________________ John Garcia

April 6th, 2004, 08:10 AM	#6
Rick Foxx Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 78	Thanks for the recommendations. I picked up the 550EX Speedlite last night, and as soon as B&H reopens from their Passover holiday, I'll be ordering the 28-135 lens. I'd love to get the L series, but finances dictate otherwise. Rick __________________ There is no problem so large that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives.

April 6th, 2004, 10:32 AM	#8
Rick Foxx Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 78	I did the same thing. My wife got the Rebel and I got a DVX100A. Of course, now she expects to get $2000 worth of accessories since my camera was much more expensive. __________________ There is no problem so large that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives.

March 7th, 2004, 08:50 PM	#4
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	<<<-- Originally posted by Dylan Couper : While you can get Canon's 75-300mm USM lens for $300ish, if you have some extra money, consider these... Canon 75-300mm DO IS lens $1300us http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04...non70300do.asp Canon 28-300mm L series IS lens $2500us http://www.dpreview.com/news/0401/04...non28300is.asp Don't forget the Digital Rebel's 1.5x multiplier will turn these into 112-450mm and 42-450mm lenses, respectively. -->>> Umm...WOW..nice glass- I wish I had the cashflow for the 28-300L! I just took a trip to DC this weekend- finally took some decent shots w/ my new 10D (w/ 28-135IS) I'll post some later tonight if I get a chance. But, yeah, if you don't have the cashflow for the awesome L lenses the 28-135 is a decent starter lense for around $400 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=149629&is=USA

April 6th, 2004, 08:30 AM	#7
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	Great- let us know how it works out for you. Especially the 550ex, I've been pining over picking one up along with a vertical battery grip and extra battery.... but I just shelled out a bunch of money to upgrade my video gear (PD-170, VX2100, wireless system, etc).

April 6th, 2004, 11:29 AM	#9
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I would have liked to have the extra power of the 550ex but the 420ex is a better match (IMO) to the 10D. I will reccomend the Stofen Omni-Bounce available for both the 420ex and 550ex for about $17 at B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...u=89908&is=REG http://www.stofen.com

April 6th, 2004, 12:02 PM	#10
Aaron Rosen Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: HB, CA - USA Posts: 298	Im thinking about buying the Digi Rebel as well. How does everone like it?

April 6th, 2004, 01:38 PM	#11
John Garcia Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 199	its awesome... thumbs up __________________ John Garcia

April 7th, 2004, 10:55 AM	#12
Rick Foxx Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tooele, UT Posts: 78	We're really happy with ours. For $1000, you can't beat the features. I just wish we didn't have to dump all of our Minolta gear in the transition. You might also check out the Nikon D70. It's a little more money, but has a few additional features that aren't on the Rebel. Rick __________________ There is no problem so large that can't be solved with a suitable application of high explosives.

April 8th, 2004, 10:11 PM	#13
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	All of my students (6 or 7) with the Digital Rebel are very happy with the camera. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors