Finally, a black Digital Rebel at DVinfo.net

Tommy Haupfear · December 28th, 2004, 02:43 PM

Well its about time! Make that a limited time!

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K. Forman · December 28th, 2004, 03:37 PM

And I just bought a 300D... Bad timing as usual.

Tommy Haupfear · December 28th, 2004, 04:01 PM

I felt the same way when I bought a silver Digital Rebel when it first came out and I saw that Japan had both black and silver.

I don't think it gains any added functionality over the silver one other than aesthetics. One reviewer mentioned that it "felt" different but didn't go into particulars.

K. Forman · December 28th, 2004, 04:25 PM

I personaly like my 300D, even if the lens is kind of weak. Black or not, it is by far the nicest still cam I have ever owned.

Now, all I need is a table stand, and a nice lens. I was really pleased to find my GL1 filters and lenses will screw right on, so that is another plus.

Tommy Haupfear · December 29th, 2004, 05:04 PM

I take it that you have the 18-55mm lens? I've heard its a good performer for the price. I considered it for my 20D but went with a 17-85mm IS USM lens since most of my telephoto work is without a tripod/monopod.

K. Forman · December 29th, 2004, 06:08 PM

You are spot-on Tommy. The 18-55 lens IS nice, but just too weak for all of my shots. The truth is, it will be more than sufficient for most of what I would shoot, except for wildlife.

The resolution is good enough, that I could blow it up and crop the subject. But at that distance, it is hard for me to get a clear focus.

December 28th, 2004, 02:43 PM	#1
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	Finally, a black Digital Rebel Well its about time! Make that a limited time! Click here for a photo

December 28th, 2004, 03:37 PM	#2
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	And I just bought a 300D... Bad timing as usual. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

December 28th, 2004, 04:25 PM	#4
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	I personaly like my 300D, even if the lens is kind of weak. Black or not, it is by far the nicest still cam I have ever owned. Now, all I need is a table stand, and a nice lens. I was really pleased to find my GL1 filters and lenses will screw right on, so that is another plus. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

December 29th, 2004, 06:08 PM	#6
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	You are spot-on Tommy. The 18-55 lens IS nice, but just too weak for all of my shots. The truth is, it will be more than sufficient for most of what I would shoot, except for wildlife. The resolution is good enough, that I could blow it up and crop the subject. But at that distance, it is hard for me to get a clear focus. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

December 28th, 2004, 04:01 PM	#3
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I felt the same way when I bought a silver Digital Rebel when it first came out and I saw that Japan had both black and silver. I don't think it gains any added functionality over the silver one other than aesthetics. One reviewer mentioned that it "felt" different but didn't go into particulars.

December 29th, 2004, 05:04 PM	#5
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I take it that you have the 18-55mm lens? I've heard its a good performer for the price. I considered it for my 20D but went with a 17-85mm IS USM lens since most of my telephoto work is without a tripod/monopod.