Canon Xsi vs Canon T1i

tkbslc wrote in post #9284611
Well that's a whole 'nother debate, but I still maintain that for all but the most talented pixel peepers, IQ is not the difference between any of the APS-C models in the last 3-4 years.

right, sometimes more megapixels allows you to aggressively crop a pic compared to a 3 - 4 year old model but pics straight out of the camera - not much difference!

50D is a superior camera because it has the better LCD and 50% more mpix. more pix = better. that's all.

I was in the same boat as you, except the XSi was on the top of my budget, i was looking at olympus 4:3 kits, however after using the T1i, better to spend more and not have to buy a new camera in a year in my opinion! heres some numbers

-T1i is 15.1 mp to the XSi's 12mp
-T1i has a different processor, allows it to take many more JPEGS and RAW in continuous shooting compared to the XSi
-T1i has 720 and 1080p video, however only full 30 fps at 720 compared to no video capabilities, this was my selling point because i do actually use video but if it isn't anything important to have in a dSLR for you, or you have a separate camera then this shouldn't be a huge factor.
-T1i has ISO of up to 12800, as opposed to the XSi's 1600 i believe it is?

Either way you go, they're both great camera's, if you shoot in lower light ever, enjoy night shots, or need video which were my selling points, then the T1i is an awesome camera, if these aren't necessary for you then the extra bucks may be saved, or put towards some nice glass

94GTStang wrote in post #9283737
Where was that deal at? I got my XSi with a kit for $535 with bing cash back at Abe's.

He got it on eBay. He just checked for me and he said the dealer he got it has raised the price up to $513 from $500, but with Bing 8% cash back it's $472. Still a good deal. And if you sign up or have eBates, it's another 2% off. So it's down to $462.

watt100 wrote in post #9284601
yep, same sensor, same ISO performance - of course the newer technology makes them significantly better than the old 40D!

You got corrected in another thread about this, now you're back saying the same bunk?

watt100 wrote in post #9284631
right, sometimes more megapixels allows you to aggressively crop a pic compared to a 3 - 4 year old model but pics straight out of the camera - not much difference!

Yes, because printing from dSLRs began with the 40d. You can get HUGE billboard size prints from a 30d, regardless of the 50d being "cleaner" it can do the job, old or not.

Erik_L wrote in post #9284664
50D is a superior camera because it has the better LCD and 50% more mpix. more pix = better. that's all.

ha, glad that someone finally read my "face palm" worthy post

AudibleSilence wrote in post #9284722
You got corrected in another thread about this, now you're back saying the same bunk?


Yes, because printing from dSLRs began with the 40d. You can get HUGE billboard size prints from a 30d, regardless of the 50d being "cleaner" it can do the job, old or not.

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I agree on that last one. That face was my same reaction!

you mean people actually TOOK PICTURES before they had ISO 6400?

paradiddleluke wrote in post #9284700
I was in the same boat as you, except the XSi was on the top of my budget, i was looking at olympus 4:3 kits, however after using the T1i, better to spend more and not have to buy a new camera in a year in my opinion! heres some numbers

-T1i is 15.1 mp to the XSi's 12mp
-T1i has a different processor, allows it to take many more JPEGS and RAW in continuous shooting compared to the XSi
-T1i has 720 and 1080p video, however only full 30 fps at 720 compared to no video capabilities, this was my selling point because i do actually use video but if it isn't anything important to have in a dSLR for you, or you have a separate camera then this shouldn't be a huge factor.
-T1i has ISO of up to 12800, as opposed to the XSi's 1600 i believe it is?

Either way you go, they're both great camera's, if you shoot in lower light ever, enjoy night shots, or need video which were my selling points, then the T1i is an awesome camera, if these aren't necessary for you then the extra bucks may be saved, or put towards some nice glass

Long as you realize features, more MP, & new processors help but is no substitute for superior glass. You can fit an XT rebel with a 70-200 f4 IS lens and smoke all of em up to the 7d with its 18-135mm kit lens if optimum IQ is your primary objective.

Regards,

Erik_L wrote in post #9284741
you mean people actually TOOK PICTURES before they had ISO 6400?

Cave drawings.

Silverfox1 wrote in post #9284753
Long as you realize features, more MP, & new processors help but is no substitute for superior glass. You can fit an XT rebel with a 70-200 f4 IS lens and smoke all of em up to the 7d with its 18-135mm kit lens if optimum IQ is your primary objective.

Regards,

very true! I need some new glass but yah having the video capabilities was a necessity so savin my pennies!

watt100 wrote in post #9284441
www.dpreview.com says so - so it must be right - right?




Mike agrees with me!

well I don't know what the review says, but I did my own comparison when I used to have XSi and 40D. Otherwise I wouldn't make a change...
I was shooting a lot in ISO1600 and on XSi it was barely usable, while on 40D I use it a lot...
Plus on XSi it goes from ISO800 to ISO1600 while on 40D it goes from ISO800 to ISO1000 to ISO1250 to ISO1600 Beat that....

turbo_911 wrote in post #9284777
Plus on XSi it goes from ISO800 to ISO1600 while on 40D it goes from ISO800 to ISO1000 to ISO1250 to ISO1600 Beat that....

That's done in software. ISO1000 is ISO800 pushed up by 1/3 of a stop, ISO1250 is ISO1600 pushed down by a 1/3 stop.

IVIax wrote in post #9284788
That's done in software. ISO1000 is ISO800 pushed up by 1/3 of a stop, ISO1250 is ISO1600 pushed down by a 1/3 stop.

I'm not talking about software, its built in in camera... and stop comparing cameras as what can be done is software... that's not the same if you take ISO3200 from 40D and ISO1600 from XSi and push it to ISO3200 and compare...

I Thought this Thread was " XSi vs T1i " !