I learned from the DPReview Newsletter that Canon has announced a consumer digital SLR based on their existing EOS 10D — the EOS Digital Rebel The body-only kit wiill retail for $899, while a bundle with an EF-S 18-55mm lens only sets you back $999 (!). It includes a 6.3 Megapixel CMOS (just like the EOS 10D and D60) and DCResource lists these differences with the 10D (which doesn’t seem that bad).
Differences between this camera and the EOS-10D:
- No PC flash sync port [of the differences, this may be the most significant]
- No ISO 3200 option
- LCD info display on back of camera (versus the top on 10D/D60)
- White balance can’t be set by color temperature
- Plastic body vs. (mostly) metal body
- Burst rate is superior on the 10D
Back when I was shopping around for my digital camera, I did consider the Canon EOS 10D for a little while since it was very reasonably priced for a digital SLR ($1499 list). However, I didn't have any SLR lenses (Canon or otherwise), so that would have added even more to the price of the camera. And, all together, it was just out of my reach.
However, with the Digital Rebel’s body & lens kit going for $999, the prospect of a digital SLR is becoming more and more affordable. I’m very happy with the camera I have now, so I don’t think I’ll be upgrading to a digital SLR anytime soon. But when I do make the upgrade, I’m pleased that it may cost only a little more than the camera I have now.
From the sound of things, you’re going to go to digital SLR before I do!
Though at this point it looks like I may take photos for the Stanford Daily paper and they have D1s.
P.S. Post other pictures that you’ve taken.