I've had an Olympus 740-UZ for about 9 months mow..it's my first digital, at the time I bought it, I had no idea I'd become obsessed with digital..my question is; I have been researching the Canon EOS 300D... Can anyone tell me the advantage to upgrading? My major complaint about the 740 is the lag time between shots. Any help would be appreciated!
If your biggest complaint is lag time, then go for it. With the Rebel there really isn't any lag, and shot-to-shot time is also very fast. You'll also see a big difference in noise levels- the Rebel is very clean (better than an 8mp "consumer" cam). You will be giving up that long zoom, though, unless you get another lens.
I am planning to upgrade from my G5 to a 10D. My main reasons are:
1. Faster AF
2. Dramatically less shutter lag
3. Lower noise at all ISO's
4. Better long exposure capability
5. Better lenses/wider range
7. Overall increased control
FWIW, I spent years shooting with film SLR's, going to a "prosumer" digicam was a real shift from what I had been using. Oh yeah, I also plan to get an Elan 7 to go along with the 10D so I can shoot film when I want or need to.
Thanks guys...I have checked the forums and websites etc. and read many reviews..the only thing holding me back is the shelf life...will it be outdated in 3 weeks? :-0 LOL
Thanks guys...I have checked the forums and websites etc. and read many reviews..the only thing holding me back is the shelf life...will it be outdated in 3 weeks? :-0 LOL
Maybe not in three weeks, but inevitably it will be outdated. Here is some discussion that I started on the subject a couple days ago...
Thanks guys...I have checked the forums and websites etc. and read many reviews..the only thing holding me back is the shelf life...will it be outdated in 3 weeks? :-0 LOL
You gotta jump on at some point. Otherwise life will pass you by. All the time you wait just means you're missing photo opps while you wait for the next new thing.
The Rebel is still fairly new (sept 2003). I doubt they will do anything for at least another year or so.
Ah Ha! I knew it! The reason I wasn't scoring straight 10's was the "camera"! ;-)
I feel so much better.... ..I will take the plunge by the end of March...
