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Nikon D70 and Canon Digital Rebel EOS 300D

Aug 13, 2004 7:35AM PDT

I am a reporter working on a newspaper story on the D70 and EOS 300D. It's not so much a comparison or review (it would be a little late for those at this point) as a story about amateur photographers who are continuing their hobby, or maybe rediscovering it, with one or both of these cameras. My editor was interested in these cameras because, since they sell for just under $1000 (body only on the Nikon), they are financially accessible for more people than previous digital slrs. If you'd like to tell me about your experience please reply to this or send me an email at ReporterJon@yahoo.com.

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Re: Nikon D70 and Canon Digital Rebel EOS 300D
Aug 23, 2004 2:28PM PDT

I've looked at both of these cameras. I am a real estate broker and I take lots of interior pictures.No one makes a camera built for our needs. We need a camera optimized for 640x480 because the Multiple Listing Service and Realtor.com require a max of 100k. So megapixels are a waste except for "personal pictures" We do need a hotshoe for a powerful flash. Most of all, we need wide angle-capability without having to buy an expensive additional lens.We don't need no telephoto,optical or digital. The Rebel strikes out with it's 1.6 "conversion factor lens" so it's 18mm is really like 28mm. And there is no great Canon lens available to buy that will fill the bill. Not so with the Nikon. The standard lens works great and there are more wide-angles available in the Nikon line.So the D70 is the leader for real estate applications.

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Re: Nikon D70 and Canon Digital Rebel EOS 300D
Aug 27, 2004 5:56AM PDT

Hey Reporter Guy..

I just got the Digital Rebel a few days ago.. this camera absolutely rocks. It is by far the best camera I have ever owned. I am a former professional photographer (weddings.. lots of 'em..)who is now "rediscovering" my love for photography through digital imaging.

I don't know about the D70.. I am sure it is a nice camera considering that it is a Nikon.. but I have never used it.. I have always bought Canon cameras (except for Mamiya 645 for pro work).. so I can't speak much to Nikon..

Some things I like about the Rebel: Cool looking and feels like you were born with it in your hand, Very light weight..I think it is about half the weight of my T90, love the continous shooting mode.. and just about total lag of shutter delay..very important for moving subjects, Review mode that shows you all the "INFO" about how you took the picture.what mode you were in.. aperature and shutter speed settings, Date, time, etc., All the modes you have to choose from will cover you in ANY photographic situation. It is a very easy camera to learn how to use. I like the controls and where they are located on the camera body..very well designed ergonomically. I can see myself using this camera for years to come.. I have been waiting for this day (affordable digital SLRs)to arrive for two years and it is finally here!!

In closing, I would like to say again: This camera rocks.

ed
eddiesix@ix.netcom.com

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Re: Nikon D70 and Canon Digital Rebel EOS 300D
Aug 28, 2004 6:23PM PDT

compared to the d70 the rebel feels like a toy. i own a canon 10d myself but use nikon d100 and d70 everyday at work. the d70 is a very solid camera. check out www.dpreview.com for more info.

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I Agree
Mar 6, 2005 12:38AM PST

The Digital Rebel is a toy. It is poorly constructed and the D-70 D-80 and D-100 are far superior in almost all areas. Nikon Digital is definatly worth any extra $.

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I looked at both and went with a CP 8800
Mar 6, 2005 5:03AM PST

They are nice cameras but you hit the nail on the head when you said the body ONLY is $1000. If you want telephoto and macro you are going to have to send another $500 to $1000 to get the lenses to do that. And there isn't much sense to buy an excellent body and put a cheap lens on it so you may have $2500 in this outfit before you are through. So you lay out all that money and in three years the technology + more features will be in a $400 camera. Not to mention you have to lug a camera, lenses, camera bag everywhere you go. You may get a little better picture quality but lots of people (me included) are going to forget about all those bells and whistles and will wind up in Auto mode most of the time. Factor in the depreciation and the real cost of the camera is more than you think.

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Reporter Jon??
Mar 6, 2005 5:12AM PST

There is no Reporter Jon at Yahoo:

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