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I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890 right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to be sorry for my decision.

I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the color to look like a studio photo.

The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.

In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything except the fast focus of a DSLR.
 
I bought a Rebel a couple of months ago when I had read enough pre-release reviews to realize the Pro 1 wasn't going to give a great increase in speed of operation over it's predecessors. Those attributes were very important to me. However if great pictures straight out of the camera is your number one priority then perhaps you should have kept your Pro 1. Out of all the reviews I have read of the current 8 megpixel cameras, the general consensus is that the Pro 1 is at or near the top in that regard.

I generally get good outdoor pics right out of the camera with the rebel in .jpg mode. Also I bought an external flash and it's so nice to shoot indoor pictures without red eye. My biggest complaint with the Rebel is the inconsistant flash exposure. The bluish tint in your friend's camera definitely sounds like a white balance problem. That's why I usually shoot raw in indoor shots. Of course you can do that with the Pro 1 as well.
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
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John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
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I used to think I was a compulsive anal retentive. But after reading most of these forums on the Pro1, I have decided I'm cured.

Still loving my PRO1.
--
Drew
http://www.living-in-a-postcard.smugmug.com
 
I hope your right about the D70 white bal., but all the sample pics I have seen, even on Nikons site, they are all a little blue. Check it out sometime.
geepondy said:
I generally get good outdoor pics right out of the camera with the
rebel in .jpg mode. Also I bought an external flash and it's so
nice to shoot indoor pictures without red eye. My biggest
complaint with the Rebel is the inconsistant flash exposure. The
bluish tint in your friend's camera definitely sounds like a white
balance problem. That's why I usually shoot raw in indoor shots.
Of course you can do that with the Pro 1 as well.
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
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i use DSLR's for fun and for business.......just remember, "POST-PROCESSING".........it's part of the work flow that is associated with a DSLR.
and it's not a bad thing having full control over your final image.
you will miss the Pro1, but you'll come back to it at another time.
for now, enjoy the Rebel and best of all, enjoy photography.
Michael Keith said:
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
Click to expand...
I used to think I was a compulsive anal retentive. But after
reading most of these forums on the Pro1, I have decided I'm cured.

Still loving my PRO1.
--
Drew
http://www.living-in-a-postcard.smugmug.com
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after playing with my pro 1 for sometime, I finally got my D60 from service. Forgot how BIG it was.

AF was defintely better especially in low light. From what I hear the REbel is even faster.

Then I saw the pics. They're great but needs more processing to get what I want. Somehow the Pro 1 pics look better. Image after image (in P mode, at that)

I don't think you can go wrong with either. Just hope the negative attacks on the Pro 1 was not your main reason for dumping it. Try searching for post around that time when the Drebel was new.
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
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Hi John.

I feel sorry for you that you took it to heart what others are saying about the Pro1. I have owned the Pro1 now for 5 weeks & am very happy with it.

I think a lot of people here just don't know how to use a camera, Give em any camera & they will complain. There just lucky they was not around when cameras where very basic, There was no such thing as AF, auto exposure etc, etc.

Anyway, what fun would photography be if all the skills where taken away from the photographer. A lot of these new cameras now are just so easy, with such features as 6 frames per second, instant focusing etc, that the skills is taken away from the photographer.

I get more pride if I have taken a great photo from a camera that just taken the photo & the photographer used his skill to take the photo. I mean how could anyone not take great sports photos with a camera taken 6 frames per second, all you need to do is just point the camera at the action & hold down shutter button.

Don't get me wrong, I think these new faster cameras are great, I would not mind purchasing one myself in the future, infact I will by the end of the year.

It's just a shame that a lot of the skills of photography is taken away from the photographer.

Phillip
http://www.phillipsart.net/Art.htm
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
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I just saw somewhere on this forum that the guy reviewing the Pro1 had a serial number of a camera from an early batch that was recalled. I guess that is why he gave such a bad review. I think it takes fantastic pics.
PhillipsArt said:
I feel sorry for you that you took it to heart what others are
saying about the Pro1. I have owned the Pro1 now for 5 weeks & am
very happy with it.

I think a lot of people here just don't know how to use a camera,
Give em any camera & they will complain. There just lucky they was
not around when cameras where very basic, There was no such thing
as AF, auto exposure etc, etc.

Anyway, what fun would photography be if all the skills where taken
away from the photographer. A lot of these new cameras now are just
so easy, with such features as 6 frames per second, instant
focusing etc, that the skills is taken away from the photographer.

I get more pride if I have taken a great photo from a camera that
just taken the photo & the photographer used his skill to take the
photo. I mean how could anyone not take great sports photos with a
camera taken 6 frames per second, all you need to do is just point
the camera at the action & hold down shutter button.

Don't get me wrong, I think these new faster cameras are great, I
would not mind purchasing one myself in the future, infact I will
by the end of the year.

It's just a shame that a lot of the skills of photography is taken
away from the photographer.

Phillip
http://www.phillipsart.net/Art.htm
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
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My wife will kill me but probably as soon as I see the Pro1 come down in price, I'll probably buy another to compliment the Rebel.
summerwind said:
Michael Keith said:
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
Click to expand...
I used to think I was a compulsive anal retentive. But after
reading most of these forums on the Pro1, I have decided I'm cured.

Still loving my PRO1.
--
Drew
http://www.living-in-a-postcard.smugmug.com
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Yes, I must admit the reviews everywhere did sway me to send it back. What an idiot! You would think I voted for Bush, for being that dumb and listening to what you here instead of what you see.
I will like the rebel but I will miss the Pro1.
fredzo said:
AF was defintely better especially in low light. From what I hear
the REbel is even faster.

Then I saw the pics. They're great but needs more processing to get
what I want. Somehow the Pro 1 pics look better. Image after image
(in P mode, at that)

I don't think you can go wrong with either. Just hope the negative
attacks on the Pro 1 was not your main reason for dumping it. Try
searching for post around that time when the Drebel was new.
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
Click to expand...
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John, this had been discussed to death. SLR cameras provide better quality, but not straight out of the camera. You need to post-process. If you, like me, have no desire to do this on a regular basis, then you may be better off with a non-SLR camera.
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
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geepondy said:
I bought a Rebel a couple of months ago when I had read enough
pre-release reviews to realize the Pro 1 wasn't going to give a
great increase in speed of operation over it's predecessors. Those
attributes were very important to me. However if great pictures
straight out of the camera is your number one priority then perhaps
you should have kept your Pro 1. Out of all the reviews I have
read of the current 8 megpixel cameras, the general consensus is
that the Pro 1 is at or near the top in that regard.
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Actually, Phil's review said nothing of the kind. The Olympus came out near the top. The Pro1's vignetting, terrible battery life, and mollasses slow performance are a big disappointment.

Sounds like you're been reading too many posts by summerwind and Marco Nero.
 
Hi Mike,

You still got your Pro1?

I agree with you about the Post processing for DSLR. I do plan on purchasing one later in the year, but concerned about spending the rest of the night processing a few hundred photos after a days photoshoot carrying all that equipment. LOL. I think I will be exhausted the next day.

Phillip
http://www.phillipsart.net/Art.htm
Mike Hunt said:
John said:
I read all these negative forums on the Pro1, got in a panic and
sent mine back and will replace it with a Rebel. This morning I
looked at one of the pictures that I printed with my epson 890
right out of the camera with no editing, and hope I am not going to
be sorry for my decision.
I shot a picture of my house with all the flowers and shrubs in
bloom, and I shot using the vibrant option. Well it was simply
beautiful. One of my friends brought over his new D70 a little
over a week ago. And although his was a great camera, very fast
and great lens. The pictures from my Pro1 right out of the camera
were far superior. I got blasted for saying this on this forum
before, but I see what I see. I usually do a lot of blowups in my
commercial art business, on my epson 7600 with a rip. And Canon's
have it over all the best with the final pics. My buddy with the
D70 said mine were a lot better but were not natural like his. His
were definitly sharper, due to the focus assist lamp and just
better focussing, but they all had a bluish tint to them while the
canon looked like I spent a lot of time in Photoshop to enhance the
color to look like a studio photo.
The video was really great, and actually you can use the flash and
flash assist in the flash to fix the focus problem.
In a way I wish I hadn't read any of these reviews and kept my
Pro1. I know I'll love my Rebel, but the Pro1 had everything
except the fast focus of a DSLR.
Click to expand...
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As some of you know, I had some issues with my Pro 1. I was also given a choice of a 10D for a replacement camera but declined in favour of a new Pro 1. I spent a few hours chatting to my Creative Supervisor and my fellow-photographer wife as to the best decision to make before phoning Canon back to inform them of my choice on the matter. I also had the option to obtain L series lenses at dealer prices but likewise declined the offer. The advantages and image quality of the Pro 1 won me over. Again. The 10D might be tempting but the issue of Dust on the CMOS is a very real one with the DSLR cameras and the convenience/quality of the all-in-one Pro 1 Vs the smooth, noiseless at high ISO images from the 10D's CMOS chip still weighed in on my decision. The size of the 10D and the talk of a superceeding model make it unworthy for my own personal uses.

Since the country (Australia) is out of stock of Pro 1 cameras at Canon's warehouse, it will be a two to four week wait but they have returned my original Pro 1 to me to use until the replacement unit arrives. Canon will be examining the replacement carefully on my request before the exchange to make sure the replacement does not exhibit the issues on the earlier model I bought.

Just my experiences but I was surprised you returned yours without looking at the image quality. Let me know if you end up getting it again or even something else.

Regard,

--
Marco Nero.
http://www.pbase.com/nero_design/powershot_pro1
 
Mike Hunt said:
Sounds like you're been reading too many posts by summerwind and
Marco Nero.
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No, it sounds like he's been reading posts like yours Mike. I don't have an issue with the battery since I get the same power volume with the G3, which is the Pro 1 predecessor along with the G5. I also don't have an issue with the processing time since the use of a high speed CF card is essential with any camera over 6MP, especially with the new 8MP cameras. I think you're too used to your 4MP digicams... try putting a faster card in your Pro 1. Or have you returned yours already?

Doh!
--
Marco Nero.
http://www.pbase.com/nero_design/powershot_pro1
 
Mike & others,

Why is this? The camera is looking at the same thing, and from what I read, the DSLR will take a smoother picture, presumably less PF and CA, so what makes it need more processing ? I just don't get it. Is this still the same if you use 'P' mode on the DSLR??

Puzzled and ignorant,
Harrow.
Mike Hunt said:
John, this had been discussed to death. SLR cameras provide better
quality, but not straight out of the camera. You need to
post-process. If you, like me, have no desire to do this on a
regular basis, then you may be better off with a non-SLR camera.
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--
http://www.pbase.com/harrow
 
Marco Nero said:
As some of you know, I had some issues with my Pro 1. I was also
given a choice of a 10D for a replacement camera but declined in
favour of a new Pro 1. I spent a few hours chatting to my Creative
Supervisor and my fellow-photographer wife as to the best decision
to make before phoning Canon back to inform them of my choice on
the matter. I also had the option to obtain L series lenses at
dealer prices but likewise declined the offer. The advantages and
image quality of the Pro 1 won me over. Again. The 10D might be
tempting but the issue of Dust on the CMOS is a very real one with
the DSLR cameras and the convenience/quality of the all-in-one Pro
1 Vs the smooth, noiseless at high ISO images from the 10D's CMOS
chip still weighed in on my decision. The size of the 10D and the
talk of a superceeding model make it unworthy for my own personal
uses.

Since the country (Australia) is out of stock of Pro 1 cameras at
Canon's warehouse, it will be a two to four week wait but they have
returned my original Pro 1 to me to use until the replacement unit
arrives. Canon will be examining the replacement carefully on my
request before the exchange to make sure the replacement does not
exhibit the issues on the earlier model I bought.

Just my experiences but I was surprised you returned yours without
looking at the image quality. Let me know if you end up getting it
again or even something else.

Regard,

--
Marco Nero.
http://www.pbase.com/nero_design/powershot_pro1
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fredyr

well I have the 300D which is a long learning experience and excellent but big and prone to dust and I have three lenses so I bougth the Pro 1 for the summer. Excellent photos, in fact stunning. Just have a problem with the sky in night shots. So blotchy and can't seem to get rid of them with neat image pro. Any suggestions? I can avoid sky photos at night but it seems a pity. Must be a way to eliminate the blotchiness in processing. Thanks in advance.
 
Harrow said:
Why is this? The camera is looking at the same thing, and from
what I read, the DSLR will take a smoother picture, presumably less
PF and CA, so what makes it need more processing ? I just don't
get it. Is this still the same if you use 'P' mode on the DSLR??

Puzzled and ignorant,
Harrow.
Mike Hunt said:
John, this had been discussed to death. SLR cameras provide better
quality, but not straight out of the camera. You need to
post-process. If you, like me, have no desire to do this on a
regular basis, then you may be better off with a non-SLR camera.
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fredyr I thought like you when I bought the 300D that I could just use the P if in a hurry but it isn't like that so my shots as an amateur are very uneven. Very very good or very very bad. The P mode on the Pro 1 is perfection duting the day as the histogram shows.
 
Marco Nero said:
tempting but the issue of Dust on the CMOS is a very real one with
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Unless you plan on shooting the sky at F/32, the dust issue is overblown. I've taken over 10,000 pictures in the last year with a 10D, and have no dust issues. You need to use some common sense when changing lenses.

Even then, cleaning the sensor is pretty painless. I got caught up in the "dust" hoopla last year. So I shot the sky at F/32, and low and behold, dust. So I cleaned the sensor, and it really isn't that big of a deal.

--Doug D.
'Promise a rainbow, and someone will look to the sky.'
Equipment in profile.
http://public.fotki.com/DougD/
http://albums.photo.epson.com/j/AlbumList?u=1681338
http://www.pbase.com/doug_d
 
I meant near or at the top in image quality without taking in consideration for other regards. I should have been more specific.
Mike Hunt said:
geepondy said:
I bought a Rebel a couple of months ago when I had read enough
pre-release reviews to realize the Pro 1 wasn't going to give a
great increase in speed of operation over it's predecessors. Those
attributes were very important to me. However if great pictures
straight out of the camera is your number one priority then perhaps
you should have kept your Pro 1. Out of all the reviews I have
read of the current 8 megpixel cameras, the general consensus is
that the Pro 1 is at or near the top in that regard.
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Actually, Phil's review said nothing of the kind. The Olympus came
out near the top. The Pro1's vignetting, terrible battery life, and
mollasses slow performance are a big disappointment.

Sounds like you're been reading too many posts by summerwind and
Marco Nero.
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