Digital Rebel or a Point and Shoot like the Sony F828? at DVinfo.net

Pablo Padilla · June 6th, 2004, 09:42 PM

I'm looking to buy a digital camera tomorrow, and within a few days purchase a vx2100 or similar to start a shooting weddings/events and begin making indie films for my academic school career (majoring in film). Which camera is able to produce professional quality photographs for weddings? Also, which lens would be a good choice for the digital rebel? I'm purchasing at Best Buy, and they have a few there. What makes one lens better from the other? What would be my best option for my conditions?

Dylan Couper · June 6th, 2004, 11:36 PM

From what I read, the Digital Rebel wins over the F828 (or any of that batch of 8mp cameras) for better picture quality. Maybe the most important factor is that you can actually use it at high ISO settings so it's faster in lower light settings. The 8mp cameras are all pretty much unusable over ISO200 due to excesive noise.

I think most people here agree that the Canon 28-135mm IS lens is a good all around lens. Coupled with the one that it comes with. you've got a pretty good range.

Pablo Padilla · June 6th, 2004, 11:56 PM

By coupled, you mean use both of them together right? Would you need an additional piece to put them together?

Jeff Donald · June 7th, 2004, 05:48 AM

Dylan, is correct from a strict picture quality standpoint. The noise issue is problem in the small bridge dSLR's. The contenders are the Sony 828, Konica-Minolta A2, Olympus 8080, Canon Pro 1 and the Nikon 8700. All of these cameras have serious noise issues starting at 400 ISO. I would think this would be a problem for most wedding photographers. The lens Dylan recommends is a great first lens. Yet the focal length range does not match the built in lenses of the five 8MP cameras. You'll need something wider, like the Canon 17-40mm for your wide shots.

The Rebel will require a much sturdier tripod and an external flash (Canon 420 EX or the 550 EX) may be necessary.

There are numerous good reviews on these cameras. One of my favorites is at Luminous Landscape.

Pablo Padilla · June 7th, 2004, 09:33 PM

Well I purchased the rebel. I also bought a 75-300mm lens f4.0-5.6, the canon digital slr kit (case for camera+lenses, uv filter, and extra battery), 2 256mb cf cards, and a pair of polarizer filters for about $1600 at Best Buy. The lens was $205, the bag was 55, the cards were 45, and 30 for the filters. The kit was $1000, so plus tax and warraties for the camera + lense (100+30). Did I make a smart purchase? Sorry for the bulleted info, I'm here at work so dont have much time.

June 6th, 2004, 09:42 PM	#1
Pablo Padilla New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11	Digital Rebel or a Point and Shoot like the Sony F828? I'm looking to buy a digital camera tomorrow, and within a few days purchase a vx2100 or similar to start a shooting weddings/events and begin making indie films for my academic school career (majoring in film). Which camera is able to produce professional quality photographs for weddings? Also, which lens would be a good choice for the digital rebel? I'm purchasing at Best Buy, and they have a few there. What makes one lens better from the other? What would be my best option for my conditions?

June 6th, 2004, 11:36 PM	#2
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	From what I read, the Digital Rebel wins over the F828 (or any of that batch of 8mp cameras) for better picture quality. Maybe the most important factor is that you can actually use it at high ISO settings so it's faster in lower light settings. The 8mp cameras are all pretty much unusable over ISO200 due to excesive noise. I think most people here agree that the Canon 28-135mm IS lens is a good all around lens. Coupled with the one that it comes with. you've got a pretty good range. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

June 7th, 2004, 05:48 AM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Dylan, is correct from a strict picture quality standpoint. The noise issue is problem in the small bridge dSLR's. The contenders are the Sony 828, Konica-Minolta A2, Olympus 8080, Canon Pro 1 and the Nikon 8700. All of these cameras have serious noise issues starting at 400 ISO. I would think this would be a problem for most wedding photographers. The lens Dylan recommends is a great first lens. Yet the focal length range does not match the built in lenses of the five 8MP cameras. You'll need something wider, like the Canon 17-40mm for your wide shots. The Rebel will require a much sturdier tripod and an external flash (Canon 420 EX or the 550 EX) may be necessary. There are numerous good reviews on these cameras. One of my favorites is at Luminous Landscape. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 6th, 2004, 11:56 PM	#3
Pablo Padilla New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11	By coupled, you mean use both of them together right? Would you need an additional piece to put them together?

June 7th, 2004, 09:33 PM	#5
Pablo Padilla New Boot Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 11	Well I purchased the rebel. I also bought a 75-300mm lens f4.0-5.6, the canon digital slr kit (case for camera+lenses, uv filter, and extra battery), 2 256mb cf cards, and a pair of polarizer filters for about $1600 at Best Buy. The lens was $205, the bag was 55, the cards were 45, and 30 for the filters. The kit was $1000, so plus tax and warraties for the camera + lense (100+30). Did I make a smart purchase? Sorry for the bulleted info, I'm here at work so dont have much time.