Canon EOS 10D

[Tito948]

I'm thinking of upgrading to a EOS 10D from my G5. Is this too harsh for a beginner like me. Just to let you guys know I've been shooting digital pictures for about 3-4 years. I've had a couple of digital camera's. My cousin used to have(still has) an old Minolta SLR film camera that we used to take a ton of pictures with. I'm a computer technician, digital print systems technician and an administrator for my small company. So I'm definitely digital. My photographic ambitions are high. And my budget is good.

To make a long story short... Should I just go with a digital rebel with the same CMOS but less features. Or the 10D with the same CMOS and more features, harder frame & faster altogether...?

PS - I'm also on the market for a decent lighting system.

[ilya]

The phrase "like fish to water" comes to mind.

Not sure why that would be "too harsh". The more camera, the more room for growth, the faster skills develop.

Since the budget is good, get the 10D. Even though its black, its a great camera. :wink:

[CyberDyneSystems]

If you are thinking 10D,. I say go for it.

The Drebel is a great camera,. but i sounds like you really want to dig in! I think you will be well suited to go ahead and plan ahead with a camera that will allow you to "grow into it"

At first,. you can use the auto settings,. and the 10D will behave just like a Drebel,. but as you start to grow into it,. you may be thankfull you went the extra mile on the 10D.

Understand that you will need to budget for at least one quality lens,. a pair of CF cards (2X 256 bare minumum) and spare battery.

[defordphoto]

Get the 10D. You have the background for it and will find it a joy, not a chore, to learn. There will be a learning curve for sure, but you will learn so, so much about photography that within 90 days you will amaze even yourself.

[Tito948]

The phrase "like fish to water" comes to mind.

Even though its black, its a great camera. :wink:

I kinda liked the black look on the G5 and I also like it on the 10D. :wink:

But seriously, I really want this camera.

Understand that you will need to budget for at least one quality lens,. a pair of CF cards (2X 256 bare minumum) and spare battery.

No doubt about that. I read about them cheap lenses that come with typical packages of a DRebel or 10D. I'm definitely looking a little beyond that to start with.

Get the 10D. You have the background for it and will find it a joy, not a chore, to learn. There will be a learning curve for sure, but you will learn so, so much about photography that within 90 days you will amaze even yourself.

This is the exact post/feedback I wanted to hear. I feel like I can jump right into it. I already ran into obstacles with my G5. Obstacles that the 10D can overcome.

Thanks,
Tito

[defordphoto]

This is the exact post/feedback I wanted to hear. I feel like I can jump right into it. I already ran into obstacles with my G5. Obstacles that the 10D can overcome.

That's half the fun, Tito. That's when the learning is at it's peak.

And you're welcome! Let us know when you get it!

Just to note: I am sure you have already read here and other places that half the learning curve is from processing the photos themselves, not just learning the camera. In some ways that can be more challenging than learning the camera itself.

Just remember the forum here and we can be pretty helpful in getting over some of those hurdles. I have found the forums to be pretty useful when trying to solve issues.

We have an FAQ coming soon that will make that process even easier. There are several of us working on it now.

[Tito948]

I got to pass by B&H real quick to get a feel of the 10D. I also looked at the Nikon D100. They both feel like real camera's. But the 10D is a sweet looking camera. Love the rugged feel of it. The Nikon D100 felt really nice too. I ask the sales rep which would he take of the two and he answered none. He recommended a Fuji FinePix S2 Pro whenever it's available. But of the Canon 10D & Nikon D100, he said go with the Canon 10D.

I like the 10D.

Tito

[Jesper]

I got to pass by B&H real quick to get a feel of the 10D. I also looked at the Nikon D100. They both feel like real camera's. But the 10D is a sweet looking camera. Love the rugged feel of it. The Nikon D100 felt really nice too. I ask the sales rep which would he take of the two and he answered none. He recommended a Fuji FinePix S2 Pro whenever it's available. But of the Canon 10D & Nikon D100, he said go with the Canon 10D.

I like the 10D.

Tito

Get the 10D, not the D100 or the Fuji S2, otherwise Pekka will have to delete your account here!!! :roll: (just joking....)

[scottbergerphoto]

The color reproduction on the 10D is much more accurate then the Nikon D100 and has been talked about extensively on www.nikonians.org. I went from a Canon G2 to a 10D about 18 months ago. It's a wonderful camera. You can make it as easy or as complicated as you want by deciding how much control to keeep and how much to give the camera. SinceI bought my 10D, my Nikon F5 sits on the shelf.
Scott

[psk4363]

Hi Tito,

This is exactly the upgarde path I took, i.e. from the G5 to the 10D and haven't regretted it for one minute. BUT, when you get the D-SLR bud with the 10D keep a careful watch on your credit card/bank account when the "Ooh, that lens would be just perfect for ....." thought-train seriously kicks in!

Go for it, to quote another contributor, you will be " like fish to water" with your new kit.

Cheers,
Barry

[5 Type]

It looks like we have the same background, and working in the same field.

I've been looking around for an upgrade for my S45. And the 10D was the choice. I'm waiting for it at the moment.

I think the learning curve will be really interesting. Also being able to compare the work I did with my previous camera, will be nice.

I saw that you have choosen the same lens that I did.(28-135 IS USM). It will be a good all around lens. And the IS is so sweet. I know, it's not an L lens, but I think it's the best bang for the buck.

[dpanicc1]

The color reproduction on the 10D is much more accurate then the Nikon D100 and has been talked about extensively on www.nikonians.org.

That's for sure. I dumped my D100 and lenses for the 10D because I was spending countless hours trying to adjust WB and color. Oh by the way, talk about under exposure; I couldn't get a shot from camera to printer without post-processing to save my life.

10D, definitely.[/quote]

[Whaler]

I've got a Drebel but let me pontificate if I may. ANY camera is only as good as the glass you put in front of it. Just like computers GIGO or should I say GOGO "Garbage on garbage out"

[Tito948]

I've got a Drebel but let me pontificate if I may. ANY camera is only as good as the glass you put in front of it. Just like computers GIGO or should I say GOGO "Garbage on garbage out"

Your absolutely right. But I'd rather put the extra money(if I got it) into something more rugged, solid. Plus there are extra features here and there that I can also mess with. Also, I would rather learn serious photography(like I really want to) with whatever I can afford. To tell you the truth, I really wanted a DRebel at first instead of my G5. My G5 was a christmas present from my wife. I went and asked her for a G5. Then I asked her if she mind that I get another camera. My wife is smart so she knows exactly why I want a 10D now all of the sudden. She uses the G5 pretty often. Anyway, since I didn't get the DRebel at first instead of the G5, I'm definitely going for the 10D. I could see myself wanting the 10D(or something better) after a while anyway. So nothing against the EOS Digital Rebel.

Sorry for the long boring story,
Tito