Well, I went and did it this afternoon. I've been looking for a new camera body to take along with me to Namibia in May. I bought the new Canon Digital Rebel XT: 8 mega pixels, 3 frames per second, and has a startup time of only 2/10 of a second. I also sprung for a 4 Gig memory card. I have several 35mm Canon lenses, including their wonderful 28-135 Image Stabilizer Lens, and the 75-300. Both lenses are compatible with the new digital body. I took close to 150 images, and printed them out on my HP Photosmart 2610, and let me tell you, if you're looking for a new full size digital camera, check this one out. It's not cheap, but it looks like it's worth every penny-$929.00 for the body and the "kit lens"- an 18-55mm EFS. The 4 gig card was around $200.00 additional.

It's a great camera and truly a 35mm replacement... just remember take your photos as large as you can (raw). you can always down size or reduce quality later.

Damn Mike,

I hate it when my camera is becoming so quickly obsolete.

Sounds like a good deal and a great camera. The 4 Gb card sounds very cheap compared to local ones.

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Originally posted by NitroX:
I hate it when my camera is becoming so quickly obsolete.

This is why I just bought a manual film camera (Nikon FM3A). Sure, it is big and clunky but VERY sturdy and takes great photos! I just couldn't see spending the same money on a nice digital that will need to be replaced in only a few years as the electronics get unreliable or the technology becomes outdated....better to buy a set-up that is outdated to begin with but will work for decades. LONG LIVE FILM !

Best,

JohnTheGreek

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Originally posted by JohnTheGreek:

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Originally posted by NitroX:
I hate it when my camera is becoming so quickly obsolete.

This is why I just bought a manual film camera (Nikon FM3A). Sure, it is big and clunky but VERY sturdy and takes great photos! I just couldn't see spending the same money on a nice digital that will need to be replaced in only a few years as the electronics get unreliable or the technology becomes outdated....better to buy a set-up that is outdated to begin with but will work for decades. LONG LIVE FILM !

Best,

JohnTheGreek

I finally switched to digital about a year ago, and I will never go back to film. Digital offers so much more, especially when it comes to printing, editing, storing, and sharing your shots. There's no comparison IMO.

I'm still waiting for Nikon to catch up to Canon digital.

I've got a full Nikon system with four 2.8f fixed and telephoto lenses, filters and an F5 body. But I'm tired of film. Maybe it'll be the new D2Hs released today.

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Originally posted by JohnTheGreek:
I just couldn't see spending the same money on a nice digital that will need to be replaced in only a few years as the electronics get unreliable or the technology becomes outdated....better to buy a set-up that is outdated to begin with but will work for decades. LONG LIVE FILM !

John

Not outdated, it's classic
All you need is plenty of film and a few button cell batteries. No need for any memory cards, battery chargers, image banks or lap tops

Digital cameras is like remington extron

Cheers
/ JOHAN

Digital are ok but just not the equal of Chrome for quality of pictures..

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Originally posted by Die Ou Jagter:
Digital are ok but just not the equal of Chrome for quality of pictures..

I agree with you about shooting chrome. Nothing beats slides for image brightness and lots of color IMO.But, for convenience, nothing beats digital. They've come a long way in a very short time.

Yea Mike that is the bummer, my digital is only a couple of years old and seems to be an antique when I read about the new ones like you just purchased.

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Digital are ok but just not the equal of Chrome for quality of pictures..

I gather the canon 1Ds mk II with the CMOS sensor is superb.. though I would still trust a manual SLR & chrome film when I am on a trek in the Himalayas..

lynx

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Originally posted by JOHAN:
All you need is plenty of film and a few button cell batteries. No need for any memory cards, battery chargers, image banks or lap tops

Batteries?!?! Bite your tongue! We don't need to stinkin' batteries!

Best,

JohnTheGreek

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Originally posted by JohnTheGreek:
Batteries?!?! Bite your tongue! We don't need to stinkin' batteries!

John,
Curious, how you get the exposure metering to work or maybe you use the SWAG method A few 3V lithium battery, 1.55V silver-oxide batteries will not be a great burden

Soon you will trade the nikon for a box camera and plates

Cheers
/ JOHAN