Both photos are nice, but #2 is framed with trackside vegetaion which makes it the slightly better photo in my opinion. The shot angle and closeness of the train in #1 are better, but it’s not enough of a tradeoff for the vegetation framing in #2. Definitely a “photo finish” though, and congrats to both photographers for nice shots!
CRNFLKS
I voted for #2 - I think it’s a better composition because I like the lower angle point of view - it seems to have been shot with more zoom which visually emphasizes the bulk of the auto racks against the engine - there’s more tension between them and more dynamic feel to it - but both are fine shots.
Just a comment to a couple of the postings - both Eric and Mike are using digital - none of their shots is on film.
Hi George,
I can’t answer your Pentax query, but yes, the Canon Digital Rebel will indeed accept other Canon lenses. The only caveat, as far as I know, is that they need to be autofocus (i.e., not manual) lenses. In fact, that’s exactly what made this camera so appealing to me: I bought an EOS-10S back in the early 1990s and since then have accumulated a small arsenal of Canon EF lenses. Each one works like a charm – and Canon lenses are quite sharp!
As far as your Q3, I don’t know about that, either. My recollection is the film-based Rebels are less expensive than their professional bretheren, but I believe that’s due to the Rebels having fewer features.
Finally, the Digital Rebel is very affordable compared to, say a Canon EOS 1Ds (high end professional digital), but considerably more expensive than a point ‘n’ shoot digital you’ll find in your local “stuff store.” List price is US$999.99 (“under a thousand bucks” as they say), and most places that actually have them in stock are charging very near that.
For many folks (me included, but probably not Bergie), that’s an incredibl
Editor’s Note: Actually, they’re both digital shots using the Canon Digital Rebel. Maybe one of our future outings will include film versus digital.
Thanks for the great idea!
Erik
I know it’s really bad form to reply to one’s own message just to rack up trains.com posting points, but looking at Justin’s site reminds me that the $999.99 figure quoted above includes that really nice 18-55mm lens. You can buy the body only for $899.99.
If you haven’t looked at Justin’s website, do yourself a favor and go there. He’s got some fine material for you to see!
Wait a second, let me set the record straight. First, your wife gave you your Digital Rebel for Christmas so actually she’s the one that doesn’t consider the cost of the Rebel “an incredible amount of money.” You better have a talk with her. If she’s spending that kind of money on you, she’s gotta be spending two or three times as much on herself (which I would have to say is an acceptable ratio, knowing both of you). [:o)]
Second, that’s an insane amount of money to me. [:0] But I pooled gift cards plus some Christmas and birthday money to pull this off. In other words, I saved. It didn’t wind up under the Christmas tree for me (or in your case, in the back of the closet). Plus, I can use it for articles I write for Model Railroader which helps justify the long-term justification.
Mike, that’s why I always say our users are the best on the Internet. You better start taking some good pictures for these fine people. [:D]
Wait `til I see you in the office tomorrow mister.
Bergie
Photo 2 is my clear choice. Probably, as stated by someone else, because it has a little bit better composition. Question: what is relationship between dpi and picture pixel size? I know the size of my digital camera’s picture in pixels but it would seem ‘dpi’ is dependent on resolution of viewing device(?).
The scenery was best in #2, But engine detail was best in #1. Both are good shots.
Good Luck.
johnsdrr
Connersville, IN.
With the “delay” time on digital cameras the tendency is to shoot “too early” rather than miss the shot altogether. Photo 1 was shot in the split second before the shot was lost completely.It gets my vote over photo 2, where the photographer had a few seconds to compose. (It’s even more fun at -25 or -30C. Surprising how quickly the camera gets cold!)
That is another plus of the dRebel, the delay is so short, it is neligible. The actual stat is 128ms, which is as close to instantaneous as it needs to be.
Both shots are good. #2 with the vegetation along side of the train gives more depth to the whole picture. The evergreen to the left and the large tree on the right are nice frameing to the picture, and makes the train look longer in the picture.
Which lens was used for the pictures? The lens that is standard with the 300D (EF-S 18-55mm) is not very sharp. I have found that using the ‘L’ series of lens gives superb results. My favorite lens is the Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8 L with the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro a close second in sharpness. The 24-70mm lens is expensive at about $1250 USD with the Macro at around $450. Both are heavy also but the difference in quality is fantastic.
I really enjoyed both pictures. I picked #1, probably because it is more like the type of shots I try to take.
Both were good, by my standards anyway. I couldn’t do that well my self, and I have to photo’s to prove it. Still they are good understanding the weather conditions. I know, because I went out to Marsh Siding & Byron Hill in the same cold. Good job anyways, Looking forward to next weeks fun.
Bruce
The close up was real nice. I like seeing the snow coming off the tracks and loco. Nice column, looking forward to more editions.
I liked both photos but #1 had better angle and a little better exposure.
I went with #1 since it filled the frame better but I liked the fact that there was more train in #2. I am still learning with my camera.
Question: Is it best to always use the maximum resolution?? I am still struggling with Photo Shop, printing, etc.
I would pay $1000.00 for a camera body that would take my lenses. I had heard that digital cameras that took interchangable lenses were priced at $4000.00+. I know that there have been adapters to mate k mount leneses to other brands of camera bodies . Maybe there is a an adapter that would mate k monut lenese to the Canon rebel body? Does any body know?
Thanks,
George
Both shots were great, but 1 gives the impression of power, love your choice of railroads, I’m a big CP fan
Enough about the trains. Both shots looked good. Now, can we get some better looking hosts? You’re scaring the kids. No more photos of Mike, please.