Samb 0 #1 December 6, 2004 I am about to buy a digital cam. Is it realy worth the extra cost to go for the 20D instead of the Digital Rebel? What is current users experiance? Any regrets with the Digital Rebel? The sigma 15mm looks like the lens to use and a stereo bite switch....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chachi 0 #2 December 7, 2004 you should search the forum for info regarding digital rebel vs. 10D, same camera cept resolution and speed. Also your other post ask questions regarding stuff discussed over and over in here. SEARCH please, then ask. Researching first will provide you with better insight on what you really need to ask, you shouldnt come in here and ask us to decide on products for you. sorry if this seems harsh but the camera flyers in here get tired of doing all the work that they have done over and over and over before. ~Chachi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #3 December 7, 2004 Whether it is worth the difference or not, depends on what you want. If you want more shots per jump to choose from therefore better results, get the 20d. If you are doing it for income, I expect the Rebel is more practical and will pay off sooner. The info in the above post is somewhat incorrect and you have to watch for that. The 20d is slightly smaller and lighter than the 10d in addition to being faster and having higher resolution. That is no small item in skydiving photography. One downside with the 10d and 20d is that the remote port is not compatible with the standard bite switch. You might have to buy and modify the plug. Perhaps someone else has newer info on this. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #4 December 7, 2004 QuoteI am about to buy a digital cam. Is it realy worth the extra cost to go for the 20D instead of the Digital Rebel? Yes.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 December 7, 2004 Quotewith the standard bite switch What's that? I've built more than I've bought. QuoteIf you are doing it for income, I expect the Rebel is more practical and will pay off sooner. A malfunction on the Rebel might just cost you money.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #6 December 7, 2004 Quote QuoteIf you are doing it for income, I expect the Rebel is more practical and will pay off sooner. A malfunction on the Rebel might just cost you money. JP, I am with you in saying the 10D and 20D are superior cameras, but my rebel has not let me down in the last 300 or so camera jumps, in fact it has NEVER let me down. The problems posted with the Rebel were often with the very early models (although I had mine the day the camera was released by Canon for the general public) or with older lenses, or with incorrectly wired bite switches (the Digital Rebel is very sensitive to this I heard) Yes, the camera is slower, and does feel plasticy.. but it is definately a sturdy camera no matter what. Whoever saw me crash in Eloy with it last year can vouch for that. I face planted that camera and thought it was history.. but it was only my shoulder that had to be repaired. anyways, my advice: spend as much as you can afford on your camera, if you can afford the 20D, don't go with the Digital Rebel. Right now I wish I hadn't bought the rebel and waited, but he.. in the meantime I've gotten loads and loads of very nice pictures out of it, and I will continue to shoot with it untill it dies probably. A happy digital rebel user... (that wishes he had money for a 20D right now) Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #7 December 7, 2004 QuoteA malfunction on the Rebel might just cost you money. I've not had a single malfunction, apart from incompatible lenses. This same issue applies to the D10-D20. The only relevant issues are frame-rates and the plastic body. The plastic body has an upside which is it contributes to a lighter weight. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 December 7, 2004 QuoteThe only relevant issues are frame-rates and the plastic body. There are many reports of errors not attributed to lenses. Much spectulation has gone on about the body being sealed well enough.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #9 December 7, 2004 go read about them here --> www.dpreview.com 300D 20D D100 D70 www.harbortronics.com says on their home page, "COMING SOON! Harbortronics will soon have a D70 vertical grip available." So that may just be a good way to add a remote plug without voiding the warrenty for the D70.matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #10 December 7, 2004 If you have the cash go with the 20D or D70._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #11 December 10, 2004 QuoteOne downside with the 10d and 20d is that the remote port is not compatible with the standard bite switch. You might have to buy and modify the plug. Perhaps someone else has newer info on this. Ed I hate that aspect also. I paid $70 for a Canon and $35 for a bite switch and joined them. I've also seen Chinese versions on Ebay for $20.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #12 December 10, 2004 This is an email address I picked up that is a connection to the Chinese version of the Canon remote switch for the 10d and 20d. The Chinese version delivered is about $24. If you have a problem with the email address, just go to ebay and search on Canon 20d and you will find the switches. After you pay the $24 or so, the only thing useful is the N3 plug. As expensive as it is, it, along with a bite switch may be the best solution at present. I haven't used the address and I have not seen the switch to address quality or compatibility. Ed Edited to delete the email address, it is not valid. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #13 December 11, 2004 Quotesorry if this seems harsh but the camera flyers in here get tired of doing all the work that they have done over and over and over before. Yeah, because there's nothing skydivers hate more than talking about their gear..."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #14 December 20, 2004 OK, I have been waiting for someone to address this and I don't think anyone has. It appears that the OFF/ON switch for the 10 and 20 cameras is on the back. So, how do you get to the switch if the camera is mounted on the front of the helmet? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blazetailman 0 #16 December 20, 2004 I just leave it on and let it automaically power down. Then on jump run, fire a test shot or 2 and it will power up.www.canopyflightcenter.com www.skydivesac.com www.guanofreefly.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
