your recommendation

[AdoSA]

I have the G9, but since it has 2 dead pixels my job (bestbuy) is letting me exchange it for a new one...we also sell those rebel cameras and stuff....would it be worth it getting one of those, instead of the g9? Or should I stick with the g9 as my first camera....

is something like this much better then the g9
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8294437&type=product&id=1172277234310

or this one
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7026069&type=product&id=1099394810083

or any of the canons that are not more then 599

http://www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?id=abcat0401005&type=category

[PhotoJourno]

Hi there.

It depends on your overall goal with photography.

Canon G9 is a new model, I have not had a chance to play with it, but it seems to be as close to the SLR-ish performance (not feel by any means) than any SD or ELPH camera so far.

The Rebel series has much more potential. It also requires more accessories (Such as different lenses for different things, filters if you choose to, etc).

Since you posted two Rebels, I would say XTi is a bit edgier than the gray rebel. This due to the Self-sensor cleaning, and some other 30D (Pro type body) features that were included in its design.

Anyhow, this is just my estimation.

Casual shooter? G9, have fun and keep it in your pocket.

Wanna learn photography and spend time taking photos? Then DSLR is the way to go, and XTi could be the best option you mentioned so far.

Best of luck, and do let us know what happens (better yet, post your photos ! )

Cheers.

[AdoSA]

Hi there.

It depends on your overall goal with photography.

Canon G9 is a new model, I have not had a chance to play with it, but it seems to be as close to the SLR-ish performance (not feel by any means) than any SD or ELPH camera so far.

The Rebel series has much more potential. It also requires more accessories (Such as different lenses for different things, filters if you choose to, etc).

Since you posted two Rebels, I would say XTi is a bit edgier than the gray rebel. This due to the Self-sensor cleaning, and some other 30D (Pro type body) features that were included in its design.

Anyhow, this is just my estimation.

Casual shooter? G9, have fun and keep it in your pocket.

Wanna learn photography and spend time taking photos? Then DSLR is the way to go, and XTi could be the best option you mentioned so far.

Best of luck, and do let us know what happens (better yet, post your photos ! )

Cheers.

thanks for the reply, well I basically take a lot of pictures during the summer when I have more free time. I take a lot of skyscraper pics, but also including a lot of pics of NYC, parks, old buildings, etc....I also like taking night shots, I tried the g9 at night...it wasn't the best quality...but it was ok ...I dont know if the rebel has good night quality but if it did that would defiantly make me buy it...

I am new to photography, but not new as in I never had a camera...the guys at my job are saying to stick with the g9...but I dont want to get it and then regret not getting the rebel...

[PhotoJourno]

Ok, here is the thing for me, and I will give way for others to chime in as well.

The G9 does most of the work. For example, it features Automatic ISO, meaning it can decide for you the sensitivity and grain of the sensor. This for me, is not enough. Cool for a Point and shoot camera for someone who does not even know what ISO is. (And a number of other greatly new features, that put the Camera's Processor between you and your photographs).

The more control you have over the settings, the more creative freedom, and potential for photo quality and enhancement you achieve (well, that is a very general statement, but it does illustrate a point).

The Rebel series puts you on the drivers seat. If you do not want to bother yourself with learning photo principles, or even understanding what the camera features are, then I would discourage you against it, and get a point and shoot.

But if you are like most of us photography fans, like to experiment with photos, taking one at night, and if it does not come out right, then tweak the settings to see if the result can be improved with a second photo, and so forth, then the Rebel IS the system for you.

One will take little space, and you can carry without virtually alerting anyone. The other one will cause a similar reaction as if you pulled a full size video camera, whether it be in a mall, a party, or your local park.

Hope this makes sense, at least a bit. If it were me, Rebel over G9 a hundred times.