I am a second generation photographer, son of a master photographer, and I want to go on record as saying the Canon 10 D is awesome, it has changed the way I do photography. I, like so many, bought a cheaper point and shoot digital camera, and the shooting delay and iffy quality so soured me that I nearly missed the revolution... I had bought an HP digital and it so negatively influenced me that as a result I had decided to continue with film. I vowed I would never buy another camera built by a computer company, but would stay with camera companies that understood what made a good camera.
I had contracted to photograph horse shows, but from past experience I knew that I could not make any money if I had to play the print & delay game and then try to catch up with the customer later down the road, (been there done that) I tried shooting film, and then digitizing it, but the digitizer was too slow and the only profit I gained from the show was an education. I decided I had to go digital like it or not, and there was only one choice that would fit my demands and budget it was the Canon 10 D at the time. I coughed up the bux and ordered mine. My experience started off a bit shaky, I have an EOS film camera and had hoped to use the lens on my 10 D (as the 10D came as body only no lens) but finally found out that some of the older EOS lens would not work with the newer cameras, so went and bought a new lens, and that solved that problem. After that things began to change I discovered quickly that there is no delay... with my camera I can rapid fire up to 9 shots in 3 seconds and after a brief wait go again.... the variable being the size of the file, and the speed of the flash card. the only delay is in the lens AF mechanics, which is faster with my digital and its new lens than with my film slr and lens.
A week after I got my camera set up, the new lens, and some quick tests, I had a contract to shoot a horse show, and went off a bit shaky about how things would work out. When I got to the show they announced that because of the summer heat, the horses would show under the shade of the grandstands. I thought oh no I'm dead. With film I would have to use flash to get the tones up, but decided to see what this camera would do... and since it was digital, verification was as close as the computer and printer where I was soon amazed. Besides the lack of shadows, and being able to see the riders eyes under that cowboy hat, the prints were fantastic. You see film at its very best, could only represents about 2/3's of the tones that the human eye can see, while a (quality) digital camera can capture 1/3 more (approx) than the eye can see. The result was brilliance and contrast better than the film camera could do in the sun. Also I might add for those who would be fighting low light, the 10D will go to ISO 3200 giving even more latitude.
I have for the most part moth-balled my film cameras, with no interest in them anymore, and this week I will be setting up a 44 inch Epson printer for my big prints an option I only dreamed about in the film era. If you are thinking digital go for it... there is no other brand that that I know of that can at this time touch the price and features of the Canon Rebel digital or even the 10D for that matter, and if you go to the canon web site there information, support and even a class you can take on the Rebel.
I like my 10D, it is built heavier than the Rebel, but at least here you have a choice, and only you can determine how much use your camera needs to provide, and thus how much you can justify in the purchase, but thanks to Canon you have that choice.
I am implementing the camera into everything from a copy camera to portraits and weddings, and this coming season because it is digital, will implement shirts, jackets, mugs and tiles in the product lines for my shows.. The sky is the limit. Enjoy!!!
Heritage Photographics N. Idaho
If you have any further questions feel free to ask.... acbcomp@sisna.com
Larry
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I am a second generation photographer, son of a master photographer, and I want to go on record as saying the Canon 10 D is awesome, it has changed the way I do photography. I, like so many, bought a cheaper point and shoot digital camera, and the shooting delay and iffy quality so soured me that I nearly missed the revolution... I had bought an HP digital and it so negatively influenced me that as a result I had decided to continue with film. I vowed I would never buy another camera built by a computer company, but would stay with camera companies that understood what made a good camera. I had contracted to photograph horse shows, but from past experience I knew that I could not make any money if I had to play the print & delay game and then try to catch up with the customer later down the road, (been there done that) I tried shooting film, and then digitizing it, but the digitizer was too slow and the only profit I gained from the show was an education. I decided I had to go digital like it or not, and there was only one choice that would fit my demands and budget it was the Canon 10 D at the time. I coughed up the bux and ordered mine. My experience started off a bit shaky, I have an EOS film camera and had hoped to use the lens on my 10 D (as the 10D came as body only no lens) but finally found out that some of the older EOS lens would not work with the newer cameras, so went and bought a new lens, and that solved that problem. After that things began to change I discovered quickly that there is no delay... with my camera I can rapid fire up to 9 shots in 3 seconds and after a brief wait go again.... the variable being the size of the file, and the speed of the flash card. the only delay is in the lens AF mechanics, which is faster with my digital and its new lens than with my film slr and lens. A week after I got my camera set up, the new lens, and some quick tests, I had a contract to shoot a horse show, and went off a bit shaky about how things would work out. When I got to the show they announced that because of the summer heat, the horses would show under the shade of the grandstands. I thought oh no I'm dead. With film I would have to use flash to get the tones up, but decided to see what this camera would do... and since it was digital, verification was as close as the computer and printer where I was soon amazed. Besides the lack of shadows, and being able to see the riders eyes under that cowboy hat, the prints were fantastic. You see film at its very best, could only represents about 2/3's of the tones that the human eye can see, while a (quality) digital camera can capture 1/3 more (approx) than the eye can see. The result was brilliance and contrast better than the film camera could do in the sun. Also I might add for those who would be fighting low light, the 10D will go to ISO 3200 giving even more latitude. I have for the most part moth-balled my film cameras, with no interest in them anymore, and this week I will be setting up a 44 inch Epson printer for my big prints an option I only dreamed about in the film era. If you are thinking digital go for it... there is no other brand that that I know of that can at this time touch the price and features of the Canon Rebel digital or even the 10D for that matter, and if you go to the canon web site there information, support and even a class you can take on the Rebel. I like my 10D, it is built heavier than the Rebel, but at least here you have a choice, and only you can determine how much use your camera needs to provide, and thus how much you can justify in the purchase, but thanks to Canon you have that choice. I am implementing the camera into everything from a copy camera to portraits and weddings, and this coming season because it is digital, will implement shirts, jackets, mugs and tiles in the product lines for my shows.. The sky is the limit. Enjoy!!! Heritage Photographics N. Idaho If you have any further questions feel free to ask.... acbcomp@sisna.com Larry