Are we having fun yet? People all around justifying their purchases, planting their feet solidly into the hole they've dug, ever searching for the satisifaction of knowing THEIR camera will be the best.
(end rant)
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(not meaning disrespect to the original poster)
Honestly, we see threads like this every day. I think we've gotten to the point where many people are drawing lines and then trying to persuade others that they have done the right thing. It's amazing how independant people like to be, but yet need others to affirm the choices they make!
Then again, as they always say: if you can't beat'em, join'em:
At this point, I'm pretty sure I'll be getting the 300d but I could change my mind. Just like with so many products that have come and gone, I'd like to have one with ALL of the features/qualities of both of these cameras! Wouldn't it have been nice to see a camera with the 828's lens and feature set but using a CMOS sensor with images that match the other DSLR's? Well even that wouldn't settle the debate, I'm sure...
SONY 828: I'd like to have the 828 for times when I wouldn't want to carry lenses, when I might want to shoot movies, and perhaps in the dark of the night!
SUMMARY: The 828 has a high quality, long, bright lens that would suit most photo ops with the convenience of not switching lenses. It has a great movie mode, focuses in the dark, has a versatile swivel LCD with live histogram, and improves upon the 717 in a plethora of ways! Obviously, the unknowns are mainly in image quality - how will the noise be and how good is the new color filter? DISCLAIMER: No, we don't know everything yet, including image quality so we just have to make educated guesses on some things for now.
CANON DIGITAL REBEL: I'd like to have the 300d for doing my photo shoots with clients, when going out on the town shooting photos, when going to events and places. SUMMARY: The 300d will offer superb image quality with low noise and usable high ISO. The interchangable lens system is a benefit to many as it adds a level of flexibility and quality not available on the 828 (with a cost, of course). It will have very fast Autofocus with the added ability to track subjects (yes, after the slight delay to switch to that mode). And although it lacks a Live histogram (duh) and a swivel LCD, a TTL optical viewfinder is actually preferred to many. DISCLAIMER: No, we don't know everything yet, including image quality so we just have to make educated guesses on some things for now.
WHAT IS THE FINAL ANSWER:
Ding, ding, there can be NO winner in this match!!! Just the style of camera alone will divide the group, not based on an objective quality that makes one better than the other, but on a subjective preference. And many of the other things I mentioned will divide the group further. It always comes down to which camera is better for YOU. It may be helpful for us to compare and contrast, to point things out, and to help others make their decision as well, but not when it means we get defensive about our own decision.
It is in our nature to persuade others to be just like ourselves. If I decide to buy the 300d, it will be in my nature to want everyone else to have one to and to share in the excitement that I'll certainly have. The same is true for someone who buys the 828 or any other camera that they are proud to own.
Travis
