what makes the rebel any better then a pro1 or even the g5

[boxer82003]

just looking for some examples of why its supposed to be better ive seen pics from both now and they all look great i cant see a whole lot of difference

i purchased a rebel in the end

just curious

[timmyquest]

They are two differnt types of cameras. I'm not sure it's fair to make a judgement of one or the other based on IQ.

For $1000 i would hope they would both pump out nice photos.

Any SLR is more flexible then any P&S, be it film or digital.

Name any feature on the pro1 that the rebel shares and i'm sure someone here can give you a reason to why one is better then the other for two differnt types of photographers.

[Adam Hicks]

Well do interchangable lenses count? They should...

How about the nice battery grip which holds dual batteries and will last all day long without a recharge?

what about that smack of a click that happens the instant you hit the shutter?

All kinds of good things in my opinion. Plus you can really grow the DRebel. The G5 and Pro1 are pretty much all you get. My Digital Rebel got a whole lot bigger today as a matter of fact!

Adam

[photoguynorth]

Most important difference : Sensor size. This yeilds higher ISO shots with much less noise. In good light, low ISO shots there will not be as much difference.
Also most important : Interchangeable lenses. While not an issue for everyone, the ability to use the lenses of choice can be important. High speed telephoto lenses, macro lenses, prime lenses. I know the zoom ranges of good digital P&S models are very high, and some have very good lenses, but the options are better with an SLR.
Most important as well : Lower shutter lag. P&S models are getting better, but the lack of appreciable shutter lag on a SLR is better.
Almost as important : Seeing what you are taking through the viewfinder. It is much easier (for me anyways) to follow action, compose and shoot using an SLR than a P&S.
I use a DRebel, as well as a Powershot G2 - both have their place, but I use the Rebel if it is feasible.

[Mark Kemp]

The big difference is that a pro 1 or a G5 have a fixed lens - medium wide to medium tele about 35 to 200mm ish I think

A rebel etc. can take a lens from about 10mm to 400 or 500 if you are prepared to buy them.

If you do sports or wildlife you need a really long lens and a pro1 or a G5 would not cope. (plus a smaller shutter lag is good too)

Similarly if you like wide angles for landscapes.

If you don't need the wide angle or long lenses and the shutter lag isn't a problem then you probably don't need an SLR. Save your money and buy the cheaper camera. If you want those features or you might need them soon, then get the SLR.

[Persian-Rice]

Most important difference : Sensor size. This yeilds higher ISO shots with much less noise. In good light, low ISO shots there will not be as much difference.
Also most important : Interchangeable lenses. While not an issue for everyone, the ability to use the lenses of choice can be important. High speed telephoto lenses, macro lenses, prime lenses. I know the zoom ranges of good digital P&S models are very high, and some have very good lenses, but the options are better with an SLR.
Most important as well : Lower shutter lag. P&S models are getting better, but the lack of appreciable shutter lag on a SLR is better.
Almost as important : Seeing what you are taking through the viewfinder. It is much easier (for me anyways) to follow action, compose and shoot using an SLR than a P&S.
I use a DRebel, as well as a Powershot G2 - both have their place, but I use the Rebel if it is feasible.

Spoke my mind perfectly.

The G's or Pro1 are extremely high level umm beginner/enthusiast cameras or very very basic amateur camera's. Its like trying to compare apples an oranges. P&S don't have the versatility nor capability as any SLR, on the other hand, they are much easier to use. A camera like a pro1 is great for someone who just wants nice pictures and is not looking to improve on anything or invest in any lenses and major accessories.

Neither are bad.
Cheers.

[robertwgross]

i purchased a rebel in the end


Did you purchase a film Rebel, or a Digital Rebel?

Big difference.

---Bob Gross---

[boxer82003]

digi rebel

[DocFrankenstein]

You can connect your rebel to a microscope
You can get a really fast and sharp lens on it
The lens you buy for the rebel now, will work on the next body later
You don't get high noise levels in low light
You can buy a 50 bucks film EOS body and experiment with it
You belong to the DSLR club :wink:
You play with raw
You get prints up to 13*19
You have creative control of the DOF
It focuses 10 times faster

Too many to list :lol: