Digital Camera..Narrowed Down To Two

[Photo-John]

If you have three EF lenses, I don't know how you can afford not to buy the Digital Rebel

[Pose]

Indeed. The 300D it is. I should have it within the next month, that extra $150 difference over the G5 and the $110 for the grip (big hands) will take a little extra time for me. The one thing that kind of has me worried is I'm afraid the Rebel is too susceptible to cracks and such, with its plastic and light body. I spend a lot of time going the 'hard way' around things. Up trees, rocks, running from bus-to-bus..camping..it's a possibility it could get banged up quite a bit. I realize no matter what camera its not going to stand a 20' drop, or being dunked in the ocean..or rolling down a rock-face..but I'm sure the more expensive bodies are more prone to rough behavior?

Thanks.

[Michael Fanelli]

The one thing that kind of has me worried is I'm afraid the Rebel is too susceptible to cracks and such, with its plastic and light body. I spend a lot of time going the 'hard way' around things. Up trees, rocks, running from bus-to-bus..camping..it's a possibility it could get banged up quite a bit. I realize no matter what camera its not going to stand a 20' drop, or being dunked in the ocean..or rolling down a rock-face..but I'm sure the more expensive bodies are more prone to rough behavior?.

Polycarbonate ("plastic") has been in use for decades in applications in and out of photography. It has been used for shatterproof windows, Lexan water bottles, eyeglass lenses. When exposed to repeated heavy blows, the polycarbonate tends to cold form rather than shatter (as in cracks). When dropped, polycarbonate "bounces" rather than dents. Polycarbonate protects the internals by absorbing shock, metal transmits shock. Big and heavy metal does not equate to being tougher.

I have used the much more vulnerable film Rebel 2000 in all sorts of rough outdoor conditions. I am also very clumsy and have many "accidents." The plastic Rebel has never had a problem.

[Pose]

Thanks for that. I should have the money to order the body in two-five days .

[Sebastian]

Just for the record, the Sony V1 is a FAR better camera than the G5. I am on the verge of selling my G5 to finance the V1. Faster opration, better lens, better ISO range and much more intuitive to use. Only drawback is it has no RAW format, but I can live without it.

EDIT: Just my opinion. I have put about 300 pics through the G5 and the more I shoot with it the less I want to use it. I had a 717 before and the Sony was MUCH better thought out. Memorystick or not, I see a V1 in my future.

[kkraczek]

Thanks for that. I should have the money to order the body in two-five days .

FYI- I got my D-Rebel (body only) at buydig.com for 778.00 including shipping. Best deal I could find!

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=CNDIGRBL

[Pose]

Well, it turns out that I'm not getting a digital SLR. I'm sticking with my film SLR..Elan 7. I spent most of the money on my other hobby- music. Although, I did....order a Sigma 70-200 f/2.8. I ended up saving for the 10D + lens, but instead I spent the 10D money on my new synth.

I just wish I could get instant results with my Elan 7, instead of waiting and spending to get film developed .

Anyone have opinions on..
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo
that? I think it'd benefit me to get a film scanner in the future, to cut down on developing costs.

Thanks!