Need new camera?

vista4334 · 07-20-2008, 06:16 PM

Do you think so? I want one of those rebel ones from cannon, but this camera has served me well so far.

vroom_skies · 07-20-2008, 06:24 PM

Hey there,

As you know, your the only one that can make that decision for you, since your the one that knows if the camera is no longer fulfilling your needs.
You've stripped the exif data from the photo, so I can't see any of the settings nor the camera model.

What is it exactly about this shot that isn't pleasing you? I'm guessing it was shot on auto, and for auto, those are fairly common results. The image is fairly soft, but that could be caused by a number of different issues, not a direct result of the camera 'failing'.

Is there any main reason why you want to upgrade to a dslr, presuming your not using one now?

Hope that helps
Bob

Speed_control · 07-20-2008, 06:30 PM

The Rebel series is a significant step forward for Canon. If you are contemplating buying your first DSLR you must remember that the camera is just the start. Tried it before and i felt right in my small hands. It had most of the buttons I need to make changes quickly. This is a great beginner dSLR and a great camera all around.

By the way, you can also check out the Nikon D40x. If you are one of those getting into DSLR for the first time, you won't be disappointed. The size and weight is just slightly more than the point-and-shoot with lots more options, you will feel comfortable for using it.

vista4334 · 07-20-2008, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vroom_skies

Hey there,

As you know, your the only one that can make that decision for you, since your the one that knows if the camera is no longer fulfilling your needs.
You've stripped the exif data from the photo, so I can't see any of the settings nor the camera model.

What is it exactly about this shot that isn't pleasing you? I'm guessing it was shot on auto, and for auto, those are fairly common results. The image is fairly soft, but that could be caused by a number of different issues, not a direct result of the camera 'failing'.

Is there any main reason why you want to upgrade to a dslr, presuming your not using one now?

Hope that helps
Bob

this is a powershot sx100 IS, which i got last september i believe. I do normally shoot on auto, mostly because i wouldn't know what goes good with these kind of scenes. But, i do love to take photos of these kinds of places. What kind of settings would you recommend then?

cohen · 07-20-2008, 09:59 PM

No, that pic looks good.

Punk · 07-21-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cohen

No, that pics looks good.

Nice post....

Since you prefer to take the Auto mode, a DSLR isn't right for you. It involves learning all the settings before you'll take shots like your old camera did.

I suggest a Bridge camera, whih are DSLR like looking but you can't change the lens and you won't need to.

Here are bridges as examples:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&name=SLR-like

Irishwhistle · 07-24-2008, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punk

Nice post....

Since you prefer to take the Auto mode, a DSLR isn't right for you. It involves learning all the settings before you'll take shots like your old camera did.

I suggest a Bridge camera, whih are DSLR like looking but you can't change the lens and you won't need to.

Here are bridges as examples:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&name=SLR-like

I assume by "Bridge Camera" you mean a Super-Zoom? If so that's what the SX100 IS is... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07...nonsx100is.asp

Now in your deciding whether or not to get a new camera or not consider this: say a professional photographer wants to photograph a landscape using a top of the line Canon 1Ds Mark III along with a top of the line wide lens... this professional photographer (we'll call him Bob) sets all his settings manually so that he can get the photo looking just how he likes it. Now you come along with your Canon SX100 IS and try and take a picture of the SAME landscape. When you've both taken a hundred or so photos (or at least he will have... I have no idea how many photos you shoot at a time) you compare photos. Who's photos look better? Well, obviously, Bob's do... he's a pro with a camera that an average person can only dream of having. But what if you switch cameras... give Bob you SX100 IS and yes... that means you get to actually use that beast of a Mark III. Bob quickly switches to manual mode as that's where he's most comfortable and you either switch to auto mode or try to impress Bob by fumbling around in manual mode, either way your pictures, even though they were taken with that glorious Mark III, probably won't be as good as Bob's taken on your SX100 IS. That's right a $200 camera taking better pictures than a $7000 camera.

These are probably the kind of images you're hoping to achieve with a Canon Rebel:

It might surprise you to know that both of those photos are taken with a normal Canon SX100 IS... just like you have.

As I think this photo proves even an SLR can (and definitely will) produce bad photos:

I just found this photo on the internet... it's taken with a Canon Rebel XTi. I don't know about you, but it reminds me of the first time I went out and tried to shoot a sunset with my camera (a Fuji Finepix S700) which is fairly similar to yours...

Then I went back another day and got this:

Same camera, I just had a little more knowledge and experience.

So here's what I would recommend... master your camera's manual mode (get a book like Understanding Exposure) and then once you have the manual mode mastered and have given it some time see if you still think you need a new camera... if you still are interested a DSLR just may be for you.

Punk · 07-24-2008, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishwhistle

I assume by "Bridge Camera" you mean a Super-Zoom? If so that's what the SX100 IS is... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0708/07...nonsx100is.asp

Now in your deciding whether or not to get a new camera or not consider this: say a professional photographer wants to photograph using a top of the line Canon 1Ds Mark III along with a top of the line wide lens... this professional photographer (we'll call him Bob) sets all his settings manually so that he can get the photo looking just how he likes it. Now you come along with your Canon SX100 IS and try and take a picture of the SAME landscape. When you've both taken a hundred or so photos (or at least he will have... I have no idea how many photos you shoot at a time) you compare photos. Who's photos look better? Well, obviously, Bob's do... he's a pro with a camera that an average person can only dream of having. But what if you switch cameras... give Bob you SX100 IS and yes... that means you get to actually use that beast of a Mark III. Bob quickly switches to manual mode as that's where he's most comfortable and you either switch to auto mode or try to impress Bob by fumbling around in manual mode, either way your pictures, even though they were taken with that glorious Mark III, probably won't be as good as Bob's taken on your SX100 IS. That's right a $200 camera taking better pictures than a $7000 camera.

These are probably the kind of images you're hoping to achieve with a Canon Rebel:

It might surprise you to know that both of those photos are taken with a normal Canon SX100 IS... just like you have.

As I think this photo proves even an SLR can (and definitely will) produce bad photos:

I just found this photo on the internet... it's taken with a Canon Rebel XTi. I don't know about you, but it reminds me of the first time I went out and tried to shoot a sunset with my camera (a Fuji Finepix S700) which is fairly similar to yours...

Then I went back another day and got this:

Same camera, I just had a little more knowledge and experience.

So here's what I would recommend... master your camera's manual mode (get a book like Understanding Exposure) and then once you have the manual mode mastered and have given it some time see if you still think you need a new camera... if you still are interested a DSLR just may be for you.

Very good post!

By Bridge camera I was talking about what Newegg calls SLR-Like.

Irishwhistle · 07-24-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punk

Very good post!

By Bridge camera I was talking about what Newegg calls SLR-Like.

Thanks!

Ah, right! Well, I guess Newegg is referring to the body shape whereas "Super-Zoom" referrs to what the camera can do. From what I've read the SX100 IS is basically the same as quite a lot of those SLR-Like cameras... it's just different in the body shape.

07-20-2008, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
vista4334 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 99	Need new camera? Do you think so? I want one of those rebel ones from cannon, but this camera has served me well so far. Last edited by vista4334; 08-04-2008 at 03:30 PM.

07-20-2008, 06:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
vroom_skies Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,735	Hey there, As you know, your the only one that can make that decision for you, since your the one that knows if the camera is no longer fulfilling your needs. You've stripped the exif data from the photo, so I can't see any of the settings nor the camera model. What is it exactly about this shot that isn't pleasing you? I'm guessing it was shot on auto, and for auto, those are fairly common results. The image is fairly soft, but that could be caused by a number of different issues, not a direct result of the camera 'failing'. Is there any main reason why you want to upgrade to a dslr, presuming your not using one now? Hope that helps Bob __________________ My Photography Website My Flickr Winner of the photography tournament theme: Flowers, Sunsets, Water Scapes, Blurs 2.0, Lightning/Fireworks, Vivid, Flowers in an Abstract Art Form, Waterways & PC Inurds.

07-20-2008, 06:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Speed_control Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 25	The Rebel series is a significant step forward for Canon. If you are contemplating buying your first DSLR you must remember that the camera is just the start. Tried it before and i felt right in my small hands. It had most of the buttons I need to make changes quickly. This is a great beginner dSLR and a great camera all around. By the way, you can also check out the Nikon D40x. If you are one of those getting into DSLR for the first time, you won't be disappointed. The size and weight is just slightly more than the point-and-shoot with lots more options, you will feel comfortable for using it. Last edited by Speed_control; 07-21-2008 at 06:08 AM.

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cohen Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 14 Posts: 8,166	No, that pic looks good. __________________ My Website Forum Site JOIN NOW! Desktop / Laptop Motherboard: Asus M2N X SE / Unknown CPU: AMD 4000+ 2.1GHZ x 2 / Intel Pentium M 1.60GHZ Ram: 2GB Transcend / 512MB Hard Drive: 320GB / 60GB Video Card: Both Intergrated Monitor: 19" Benq / 15.4" OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 / Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 Last edited by cohen; 07-24-2008 at 03:49 AM.

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