Comments on: Canon G10 vs Canon EOS XS??

By: ML

ML — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:34:03 +0000

Well there ya go, you understand your situation. I, on the other hand, mostly need high ISO shooting indoor portrait. And we have no other DSLR in the house. And I’m looking to advance my skillset.

I do wish I used it more, so maybe the G10 is better for you if you have those other options to use a DSLR at ur disposal.

By: Gary Taylor

Gary Taylor — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:53:59 +0000

I lean in a different direction by the hour.
On the one hand, I can get a DSLR for not much more than the G10. However, I even complained about the size of my Canon S3 IS at times, so the gadget factor would need to be high for me to usually want to take the Rebel.
I’ve learned about the G10’s limitations vs. the Rebel – like difficulty achieving a bokeh effect, high ISO noise, etc., but I also have to consider that much of what I like photographing now are daytime landscapes, for which these issues are not a factor.
We already have a Canon SD1100 IS in the house that I can use for video and pocket use, so there’s some redundancy with the G10 there.
I’m going to be mulling this over for a few more days.

By: ML

ML — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:50:37 +0000

Gary, I ended up getting the Rebel XS, and it’s exactly as I predicted. I don’t use it as often as I would like…its too big just bring with me everywhere I go. However, the picture quality is vastly superior, and I believe I am getting to be a better photography for using it. I am already looking into better lenses. I would suggest going DSLR and getting more into photography, then later getting a good walk-around camera.

By: Gary Taylor

Gary Taylor — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:29:24 +0000

So what did you end up getting?? I’m going thru the exact same dilemma right now.
Thanks.