-=Rebel XS / 1000D users, lets join forces!

jbhswim · 1st of July 2009 (Wed)

If you really love your Rebel XS, then lets share the pros and cons together. I think its a really great camera, and doesn't get enough credit sometimes. I'll start with a picture...

Headbone · 2nd of July 2009 (Thu)

My view on the XS/1000D: very under-rated camera.
I have gotten a few snide remarks about using a "cheap, entry level DSLR".
When used properly, it can produce stunning results.

One of my favourite pics, taken with the 18-55mm IS kit lens(1/60, f/4.5, ISO 1600):

dengar · 2nd of July 2009 (Thu)

Would you compare this to the Nikon D40 in the sense that its a good "wife" camera? I moved to a 40D and planning to sell the D40 for a Canon so we can swap lenses, etc. The D40 is so nice and compact, how do the Rebels compare in size? The XS looks really easy to use as well.

Paul Li · 2nd of July 2009 (Thu)

Hoo rah!

Brypan · 2nd of July 2009 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by Paul Li

Hoo rah!

Great HDR! Overdone? Yes (IMO). Does it work for this picture? Cha!

Paul Li · 2nd of July 2009 (Thu)

Thanks!

gordon67 · 2nd of July 2009 (Thu)

I am really happy with my 1000d, I only paid £300 for it after £30 cashback, for the 18-55 is kit. I just got the hood today for the 18-55 kit lens and i think the images are now much better quality, more colourful and vibrant. I find it really easy to use, it's fast, light and the battery lasts ages. I took this flower shot with it today.

jbhswim · 2nd of July 2009 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by gordon67

I am really happy with my 1000d, I only paid £300 for it after £30 cashback, for the 18-55 is kit. I just got the hood today for the 18-55 kit lens and i think the images are now much better quality, more colourful and vibrant. I find it really easy to use, it's fast, light and the battery lasts ages. I took this flower shot with it today.

Yes, i had noticed that on my XS too, it's really great for traveling when you might not be able to find power for maybe 3 days. Theat LP-E5 is great!

newf with a rebel · 3rd of July 2009 (Fri)

my xs lasted 6 days and about 1000 large size picture and showing off what i took to people.

mikekelley · 3rd of July 2009 (Fri)

xs is my backup and can do some great stuff. my only qualm is the 1.5fps raw and awful focus tracking. but it is capable of terrific images.

Paul Li · 3rd of July 2009 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikekelley

my only qualm is the 1.5fps raw and awful focus tracking.

Agreed. I think this might be due to a weaker processor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordon67

I just got the hood today for the 18-55 kit lens and i think the images are now much better quality, more colourful and vibrant.

Should I get a hood for mine?

gordon67 · 3rd of July 2009 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Paul Li

Should I get a hood for mine?

Some people say the official hood for the 18-55 kit is too shallow to make any difference, I just thought my images looked a lot nicer after using it. I think I read that using a hood can increase contrast and saturation in your images, giving them better quality. Some of my photos looked a bit washed out before and I wanted to see if getting a hood would help. you can get third party hoods if you don't fancy buying the official one.

mistermoe · 3rd of July 2009 (Fri)

Question: Can you use the XS for point and shoot or is it better to use a tripod?

jbhswim · 3rd of July 2009 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by mistermoe

Question: Can you use the XS for point and shoot or is it better to use a tripod?

Yes, there is a "green box mode" with is all auto. But to fully get the best picture its best to use manual mode!

MikeFairbanks · 3rd of July 2009 (Fri)

I just bought one about a week and a half ago.

I'm new to DSLR. I love this camera. If nothing else, it's teaching me photography. My last camera (a good one) was a Canon SX 110 is. It was a great camera and could go fully manual, but it processed the images in the camera, and that takes a bit of the artistry out of it. Plus, you can't compose properly with a P&S.

My pictures are nothing great, but I'm having a great time learning.

These are a couple of my best so far (nothing special, but it's a start):

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Headbone Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 86 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel XS / 1000D users, lets join forces! My view on the XS/1000D: very under-rated camera. I have gotten a few snide remarks about using a "cheap, entry level DSLR". When used properly, it can produce stunning results. One of my favourite pics, taken with the 18-55mm IS kit lens(1/60, f/4.5, ISO 1600): __________________ 7D - 50D - EF 50mm f1.8 - EF-S 10-22 - EF 70-200 f/4 L IS - EF 24-105 f4 L

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dengar Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 987	Re: Rebel XS / 1000D users, lets join forces! Would you compare this to the Nikon D40 in the sense that its a good "wife" camera? I moved to a 40D and planning to sell the D40 for a Canon so we can swap lenses, etc. The D40 is so nice and compact, how do the Rebels compare in size? The XS looks really easy to use as well.

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Paul Li Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,144 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel XS / 1000D users, lets join forces! Hoo rah! __________________ Flickr XS,AE-1,50 f1.8,430EX II+V4's,18-55IS,FD 50mm Leave the IS on

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Paul Li Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,144 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel XS / 1000D users, lets join forces! Thanks! __________________ Flickr XS,AE-1,50 f1.8,430EX II+V4's,18-55IS,FD 50mm Leave the IS on

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gordon67 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: outer hebrides, scotland Posts: 646 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel XS / 1000D users, lets join forces! I am really happy with my 1000d, I only paid £300 for it after £30 cashback, for the 18-55 is kit. I just got the hood today for the 18-55 kit lens and i think the images are now much better quality, more colourful and vibrant. I find it really easy to use, it's fast, light and the battery lasts ages. I took this flower shot with it today. __________________ Paint the Hebrides Join my Facebook Group

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MikeFairbanks Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 6,133 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Rebel XS / 1000D users, lets join forces! I just bought one about a week and a half ago. I'm new to DSLR. I love this camera. If nothing else, it's teaching me photography. My last camera (a good one) was a Canon SX 110 is. It was a great camera and could go fully manual, but it processed the images in the camera, and that takes a bit of the artistry out of it. Plus, you can't compose properly with a P&S. My pictures are nothing great, but I'm having a great time learning. These are a couple of my best so far (nothing special, but it's a start): __________________ Today is a great day to take photos.

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