Originally posted by: HGPhotos
Does anyone know much about the new Rebel T1i? Is it comparable to the 50D or are they in different classes? What makes the difference if any? Is this considered a "professional" model?
Originally posted by: Aharami
T1i's features are nicer than the XSi (high-res LCD, better grip, video, etc) but if the IQ is worse, I'll just pick up a XSi for a few hundred cheaper
Originally posted by: HGPhotos
What makes the difference if any? Is this considered a "professional" model?
Originally posted by: randomlinh
ergonomically, anything over the rebel line is a LOT better. But this is very subjective.
Originally posted by: Maximus96
i have the 450D, the T1i is the 500D by the way. i'm waiting to upgrade to the 50D replacement, hopefully this fall or winter. after playing with a 40D in the store, my XSi feels like a toy...
Originally posted by: angry hampster
Originally posted by: Maximus96
i have the 450D, the T1i is the 500D by the way. i'm waiting to upgrade to the 50D replacement, hopefully this fall or winter. after playing with a 40D in the store, my XSi feels like a toy...
Try a 1-series. :laugh:
Originally posted by: HGPhotos
Is the 60D new for this year?, I haven't seen it yet. Is there a great price difference between the 50 and 60 D? I will have to check it out. Ultimately, I want a 21 MP Mark III, but like you said for now, I will be very happy with the 50D!!!!!
Originally posted by: xchangx
I think you are getting a little ahead of yourself. You haven't even learned the ins and outs of DSLRs.
I'd get the T1i + a 50mm 1.8 + a 85 1.8 or a 2.8 off-brand zoom (Tamron, Sigma, etc.) and go from there. You need to learn how to use it before you try to start a business. There's a lot of money that can be wasted.
If you are serious in going full time pro, then you'll need at least 2 bodies (1D mk3 isn't cheap), multiple zooms/primes, strobe, flashes, bags, tripods/monopods, insurance, etc.
Plus, you need to figure out the market in your area and how you are going to market yourself. For example, there are way, way too many wedding photogs, beach portait photographers in my area. So I've decided to focus on sport action shots since there are not many (if any) photographers in the area that have a 300 2.8 or 400 2.8 lens.
an old 35mm rebelS
Originally posted by: dman
Do the Rebel Series still have limitations with focusing and fast lenses (ie F1.8 or lower)? My XT had issues but perhaps they've improved with the T1i?