XS Nostalgia

Mundty · 7th of January 2011 (Fri)

I miss my XS, I don't know why I'm really happy with my current setup. I'm going to get a few more lenses this year, like the 70-200 and probably a TS-E. I keep telling myself why not pick up a used XS for $300... But why would I do that, when would I ever use it?

Nostalgia can be a powerful thing sometimes

mritchy · 7th of January 2011 (Fri)

My first camera was an XS 2 years ago. It was surprisingly rugged for a plastic body and as much flack as it gets on these boards. I remember te ISO was never too wonderful at 1600, but I've considered picking one up here and there.

yogestee · 7th of January 2011 (Fri)

Hmmmmm,, an XS is nostalgic?? Actually it's quite a modern camera..

Give me a 4x5 to play with,,I'll go weak at the knees and have a few teary moments..

themadman · 7th of January 2011 (Fri)

Nostalgia for a camera that came out two years ago? Kinda funny

Whippeticious · 7th of January 2011 (Fri)

I miss my 400D (xti). It was light, easy to hold and operate and it took great photos.

yogestee · 7th of January 2011 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whippeticious

I miss my 400D (xti). It was light, easy to hold and operate and it took great photos.

I gave my old 350D to our daughter when our grandson was born 18 months ago.. This camera is well used but still produces great results..

I had a little play with it when I was back in Australia over Christmas and New Year.. The older xxxD models are great little cameras in anyone's language..

HyperCams · 7th of January 2011 (Fri)

Sorry, but two years in terms of cameras and, electronics in general, is considered down right ancient.LOL
Not that I dont remember my ol Minolta MAXXUM 35mm, and even older my Pentax K1000(that is nostalgic, for me, only 27...)...but I do not miss them..digital is so much better.

(not starting a film vs digital debate, just keeping it lively)

HyperCams · 7th of January 2011 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogestee

I gave my old 350D to our daughter when our grandson was born 18 months ago.. This camera is well used but still produces great results..

I had a little play with it when I was back in Australia over Christmas and New Year.. The older xxxD models are great little cameras in anyone's language..

+2 here. Love the 'old' 350D!!

Pommekitty · 8th of January 2011 (Sat)

I also have a 5dmkII but I actually kept my XS (we call it the 1000D here) as well. Couldn't see the benefit of selling it for the 200€ it goes for. I'm very happy to have it because it's light and small and I stuff it in my saddle bags when I go on trail rides. It's great to have dslr quality pictures of those rides. It really makes a difference. And the XS packs quite a punch for the price.

But I do know I'll part from it (I'll probably give it to someone instead of selling it for next to nothing) in a couple of years when the entry-level bodies with video will have dropped in price. DSLR quality photos are great but HD video is even better for the area I'm lucky enough to live in.

RPCrowe · 8th of January 2011 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogestee

Hmmmmm,, an XS is nostalgic?? Actually it's quite a modern camera..

Give me a 4x5 to play with,,I'll go weak at the knees and have a few teary moments..

Oh Heck! How about this 4x5 Graflex which was the first single lens reflex camera I ever used. Looking back, it's hard to believe I considered this a viable working camera but, I used one as late as 1964....

ozziepuppy · 24th of January 2011 (Mon)

I understand completely. I really, really miss my XSi. Strange, but true.

Skaperen · 24th of January 2011 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by realmike15

I miss my XS, I don't know why I'm really happy with my current setup. I'm going to get a few more lenses this year, like the 70-200 and probably a TS-E. I keep telling myself why not pick up a used XS for $300... But why would I do that, when would I ever use it?

Nostalgia can be a powerful thing sometimes

I still have my 450D (XSi). I was thinking of having it modded for infrared.

Skaperen · 24th of January 2011 (Mon)

My first camera: http://www.geh.org/fm/brownie/htmlsr...01080_ful.html

watt100 · 25th of January 2011 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by ozziepuppy

I understand completely. I really, really miss my XSi. Strange, but true.

yes, I also miss my XSi ............... wait, I still have it!
I'm so lucky

NaKiD EyE · 25th of January 2011 (Tue)

Maybe I'm insensitive but I don't miss any camera I have owned prior. Now my zeiss glass is a different story.

7th of January 2011 (Fri)	#1
Mundty Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 1,123	XS Nostalgia I miss my XS, I don't know why I'm really happy with my current setup. I'm going to get a few more lenses this year, like the 70-200 and probably a TS-E. I keep telling myself why not pick up a used XS for $300... But why would I do that, when would I ever use it? Nostalgia can be a powerful thing sometimes __________________ EOS 5D Mark II \| Canon 24-70 f/2.8L \| Speedlite 430EX II www.mikemundt.com Interests: Environmental Portraits \| Urban/Travel \| Wildlife \| Landscape \| Celestial \| Experimental

7th of January 2011 (Fri)	#2
mritchy Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,031	Re: XS Nostalgia My first camera was an XS 2 years ago. It was surprisingly rugged for a plastic body and as much flack as it gets on these boards. I remember te ISO was never too wonderful at 1600, but I've considered picking one up here and there. __________________ Mr. Itchy 17L TS-E, 24-70L II, 40 Pancake, 45 TS-E, 50 Macro, 50L, 85 1.4, 70-200L II 5D III, 6D, 5D II Weddings Real Estate

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yogestee "hangs around male genitalia" Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aussie living in Laos Posts: 12,676	Re: XS Nostalgia Hmmmmm,, an XS is nostalgic?? Actually it's quite a modern camera.. Give me a 4x5 to play with,,I'll go weak at the knees and have a few teary moments.. __________________ Jurgen 50D~20D~EOS M~S95 http://www.pbase.com/jurgentreue The Title Fairy,, off with her head!! Last edited by yogestee : 7th of January 2011 (Fri) at 19:42.

7th of January 2011 (Fri)	#4
themadman Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 18,837 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: XS Nostalgia Nostalgia for a camera that came out two years ago? Kinda funny __________________ Will \| WilliamLiuPhotography.com \| Gear List and Feedback \| CPS Member \| Have you Pre-Ordered Your 3Dx Yet? \| HorusBennu Discussion \| In honor of Uncle Steve, thanks for everything! 10-5-2011

7th of January 2011 (Fri)	#5
Whippeticious Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,188 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: XS Nostalgia I miss my 400D (xti). It was light, easy to hold and operate and it took great photos.

7th of January 2011 (Fri)	#7
HyperCams Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 1,289 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: XS Nostalgia Sorry, but two years in terms of cameras and, electronics in general, is considered down right ancient.LOL Not that I dont remember my ol Minolta MAXXUM 35mm, and even older my Pentax K1000(that is nostalgic, for me, only 27...)...but I do not miss them..digital is so much better. (not starting a film vs digital debate, just keeping it lively) __________________ Brent Oliver Oliver Digital Images / ODI Films / HyperCams & Mods My Flickr Brent Oliver-FaceBook Oliver Digital Images-FaceBook ODI Films on YouTube-specializing in music/event videos and presentations Feedback and Gear

8th of January 2011 (Sat)	#9
Pommekitty Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Vosges, France Posts: 281 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: XS Nostalgia I also have a 5dmkII but I actually kept my XS (we call it the 1000D here) as well. Couldn't see the benefit of selling it for the 200€ it goes for. I'm very happy to have it because it's light and small and I stuff it in my saddle bags when I go on trail rides. It's great to have dslr quality pictures of those rides. It really makes a difference. And the XS packs quite a punch for the price. But I do know I'll part from it (I'll probably give it to someone instead of selling it for next to nothing) in a couple of years when the entry-level bodies with video will have dropped in price. DSLR quality photos are great but HD video is even better for the area I'm lucky enough to live in. __________________ 5DII -- 1000D // 50 1.8 -- 24-105L -- 135L -- 70-210 USM http://www.n2dphotography.com/

24th of January 2011 (Mon)	#11
ozziepuppy Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: United States Posts: 2,233 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: XS Nostalgia I understand completely. I really, really miss my XSi. Strange, but true. __________________ 5D Mark II / 24-70 2.8 L / 70-200 4.0 IS L / 35 2.0 / 85 1.8 / 100 2.8 Macro / 15 2.8 Fisheye / S95 Feedback

24th of January 2011 (Mon)	#13
Skaperen Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wheeling, WV, USA Posts: 199 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: XS Nostalgia My first camera: http://www.geh.org/fm/brownie/htmlsr...01080_ful.html

25th of January 2011 (Tue)	#15
NaKiD EyE Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stl, MO Posts: 2,328 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: XS Nostalgia Maybe I'm insensitive but I don't miss any camera I have owned prior. Now my zeiss glass is a different story. __________________ Gear / Feedback Flickr

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