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

tawba wrote in post #9484796
Here is one from me. It's a nice camera but the non IS kit lens becomes boring after a while.

you can have a 18-55 IS pretty cheap on the used market nowadays

mouettus wrote in post #9485102
you can have a 18-55 IS pretty cheap on the used market nowadays

Thanks, I know that but I am not sure if there will be noticeable improvements in image quality from the non IS to the IS version. I am actually thinking of getting the new 15-85mm or replacing the whole thing with 500D or 50D and this lens.

Why replace it with a T1i or 50D? Look further into lenses.

Kekumba wrote in post #9485567
Why replace it with a T1i or 50D? Look further into lenses.

Because low light 1600ISO has a lot of noise, and the 50D's 3200 looks better than our 1600ISO?

Faster FPS, better sensors...really a long list.


Some stuff you don't need, but others...you can't fix with just a lens.

Honestly going from XS to T1i is pointless, save up for 50D or 7D

He seems to be looking for image quality, and buying a 50D is barely going to change a thing. Those extra features are great in helping you get the picture, but they're not going to change the quality. If you'd like to spend $900 and be able to shoot a few extra frames a second with the non-IS kit lens, then great, go for it. I'll spend that $900 on the 17-55 and use the XS any day.

Kekumba wrote in post #9485567
Why replace it with a T1i or 50D? Look further into lenses.

I will but I quite like the movie option of the higher models and I will be going overseas for a holiday this year and the video feature will come handy. This aside, on the weekend I played with a relative's 500D and I liked the bigger screen and the better image quality that it showed on the live view but I am not sure if that is the image it will output as well and I didn't get the chance to look at that downloaded from the camera. This is what has confused me the most.

However I am still looking for a good walkaround lens and waiting for some reviews on the Sigma 17-70 OS, the Canon 15-85 is a bit out of budget.

Kekumba wrote in post #9485779
He seems to be looking for image quality, and buying a 50D is barely going to change a thing. Those extra features are great in helping you get the picture, but they're not going to change the quality. If you'd like to spend $900 and be able to shoot a few extra frames a second with the non-IS kit lens, then great, go for it. I'll spend that $900 on the 17-55 and use the XS any day.

did you find a 50D body in canada for 900$?!?

tawba wrote in post #9486346
I will but I quite like the movie option of the higher models and I will be going overseas for a holiday this year and the video feature will come handy. This aside, on the weekend I played with a relative's 500D and I liked the bigger screen and the better image quality that it showed on the live view but I am not sure if that is the image it will output as well and I didn't get the chance to look at that downloaded from the camera. This is what has confused me the most.

The Image quality you see is just because of the bigger LCD at the back. When you upload them to a computer together with the images in your XS, i bet you will not notice a big difference.

i think its just gadget lust/envy we all go through that

anyway, pair your XS with a good lens and your images will definitely be better than a 500D with a kit lens

I think the 50D has a higher resolution LCD screen in the back.

I'm quite happy with my XS and 40D. both are nearly identical with the exception of a few advantages (higher ISO, more fps) for the 40D.

I myself have been in "gadget envy" over the 24-70 f/2.8 L lens.... I started saving up for it, but then I think I may wait to get it. I'm really eye-balling the 50mm f/1.4 now.

tawba wrote in post #9486346
I will but I quite like the movie option of the higher models and I will be going overseas for a holiday this year and the video feature will come handy. This aside, on the weekend I played with a relative's 500D and I liked the bigger screen and the better image quality that it showed on the live view but I am not sure if that is the image it will output as well and I didn't get the chance to look at that downloaded from the camera. This is what has confused me the most.

However I am still looking for a good walkaround lens and waiting for some reviews on the Sigma 17-70 OS, the Canon 15-85 is a bit out of budget.

While the T1i is a fine camera, like others say it isn't that much difference your sorta jumping laterally, if you want to upgrade then go 7D with 1080P video, I personally would get a dedicated camcorder for any trip I was taking and not depend on my DSLR those are for captures. As for walk around I have the Sigma 17-70 and it is great wide angle lens and very sharp, you could get one used here on the Marketplace section for about 230-250, not sure what you shoot and what lenses you have now as well as budget, but you can't go wrong with the 55-250 again not sure what you have now but thats a lens you should have and makes a fine walk around
Mark

Pward1980 wrote in post #9489349
I think the 50D has a higher resolution LCD screen in the back.

I'm quite happy with my XS and 40D. both are nearly identical with the exception of a few advantages (higher ISO, more fps) for the 40D.

I myself have been in "gadget envy" over the 24-70 f/2.8 L lens.... I started saving up for it, but then I think I may wait to get it. I'm really eye-balling the 50mm f/1.4 now.

Hey Phil, I played with my buddies 50mm 1.4 and WOW!!!! razer sharp and great bokeh, I just picked up the 85 1.8 and was deciding between the two but decided I wanted a bit more reach, but you can't go wrong with either. I sold my 55-250 to fund this purchase Like you I love my one two punch of the 40 and the XS , but I must admint I used the 40 most of the time and my wife uses the XS

To be honest the perfect upgrade for me from the kit lens was the Tamron 17-50 2.8! Great build quality, better colours and contrast plus 2.8 constant Aperture Plus it can be had for around £200.

mattyb240 wrote in post #9489608
To be honest the perfect upgrade for me from the kit lens was the Tamron 17-50 2.8! Great build quality, better colours and contrast plus 2.8 constant Aperture Plus it can be had for around £200.

cannot agree with you more

mattyb240 wrote in post #9489608
To be honest the perfect upgrade for me from the kit lens was the Tamron 17-50 2.8! Great build quality, better colours and contrast plus 2.8 constant Aperture Plus it can be had for around £200.

noisy, slow-hunting AF really turned me down. then there is the QC that really turned me off.

dashing for the 17-55 instead...

johnj2803 wrote in post #9475722
Sharing time again

Very nice! (Please tell me she is pregnant. )