joe_lempkowski1

Lately, I've been experiencing periodic Err 99 conditions on my

Digital Rebel when using the Canon 75-300 IS. I've noticed that it

occurs when I am on the last frame when the camera is capturing a four

image sequence.

 

I've searched the archives and noticed that this occurs with non-Canon

lenses. Has anyone experienced this with Canon glass? Is there a

fix? Does the latest firmware fix this problem?

 

Thanks in advance.

No, because everything I've ever read here is that it has a plastic lens mount and therefore it must be inferior to the MK I, which has a metal lens mount and something else that I forgot, but I am sure someone will remind us during the course of this thread.

 

The real answer is no, because I'll accept the risk of damage to a $75 lens.

I was recently facing a similar dilemna. I decided to go with the Digital Rebel. I've already shot over a thousand photos with it and I am not diappointed. I like the low light capabilities when I use my 50mm/f1.8 lens. I've been using it a lot for shooting blues bands in night clubs. It has replaced my Konica Hexar Silver, which I used before for this type of shooting.

 

I've also used it outdoors at some festivals with a 75-300mm IS. I've been really happy with it. I used to use this lens in conjunction with a Rebel G.

 

Since, I bought the Digital Rebel all of my film cameras have been sitting on the shelf. In fact, I just ebayed all of my Olmypus equipment last week and I might auction off some of the other stuff, too.

 

The Digital Rebel isn't exactly flimsy. It's a well built camera. I've been happy with it. I wish that it had the 9fps feature and hte flash exposure compensation feature, but it was $500 less and it came with the extra lens. I think this will hold me until the next ultra-cool whizbang camera comes out that I can't live without.

 

I don't know where you live, but you can find 512MB Compact Flash cards at a reasonable price online. An extra battery will run you about $30-$35. Card readers are dirt cheap.

 

I've read a lot of these forums and most people seem pretty happy with the Elan 7E. Either way, I don't think that you will go wrong. It's pretty much a matter of personal taste at this point.

I've owned both of these lenses. The IS has helped out quite a bit. I can get good handheld shots with shutter speeds as low as 1/90 of a second @ 300mm. I couldn't do that with the non-IS version. I got the IS version as a demo from B&H for somthing like $390. It was in perfect condition.

Don't forget, film scanning is boring!

I got my camera. No tax and free shipping from Ritz. It seems pretty well built to me. I know that I will be spiking it at the goal line anytime soon, but it seems pretty cool to me. Gotta go play with the kids some more.

Go to some of the older towns nearby. They've got old buildings there. Older than 30 years, I reckon.

All kidding aside, I'd love to talk to the marketing guy that thinks that having three cameras competing in this space is a wise idea.

Looking at that picture of the K2 again, I'll bet the whole camera is made of cheap plastic.

People didn't gripe about the AE-1 feeling cheap, because they were made of metal and we liked it that way. Of course, that was back in the day before we even had plastics. I remember my first SLR. It was a Canon TX. It felt substantial. It was big and heavy and a great deal for $200 with a 50mm/f1.8 lens. If you had to hit someone with it, they felt it. It could do triple duty as a weapon, tool and in a pinch a camera. :-)

 

My Digital Rebel is going to arrive in Tuesday.

Hi Assad,

 

You are right that extra time that is spent imagining what the results will look like will make all the difference in the world in your photographic skill. If you need something to save you the extra grand, think of this. The body of the 300D is mad of cheap flimsy plastic. While it won't rust, it will likely smash into a million tiny little pieces the first time it accidently brushes up against something.

 

Hope this helps.

Tom, you are looking really ill.

So Nicholas, you've had this camera for about 48 hours now. Have you realized just how much of a piece of crap it is because it is made of cheap plastic? :-)

 

I'm waiting on the UPS guy to deliver mine. It's somewhere in Kansas at the moment.

Why is it looked down on so much? Because they are inexpensive and made of plastic. Granted you get some nicer features as the price increases, but you still can get a decent camera for a couple hundred bucks, if you don't have anything against plastics. If you drop a Rebel G and it shatters into a thousand pieces (not likely), you can pick up another from your nearest Walmart or mall for less than $200.

Considering how infrequently you plan on using this camera, why don't you pick up a Rebel G II. They cost next to nothing and then you don't have to worry about spending a ton of money on something that will rarely get used. I've attached a 75-300IS to mine with no problems or stress on the lens mount.

 

The only thing that is a drag about this camera is that it is made of plastic, which is a big photo.net no-no.

That grey shadowy thing behind it is freakier because it looks like to is flipping us off.

I guess the only people that will buy this camera are those that find $1000 worth of digital utility to their hobby. Photography is a hobby for many of us. It always cracks me up how much people here whine and cry about plastic lens mounts on a 50mm lens that cost $80 or that a camera is partially made of plastic. There must be a market for ultra-cheap cameras otherwise there wouldn't be a new Rebel G II. Personally, I hope Canon cleans up in this segment of the marketplace.

 

I was about to drop $1500 on a 10D, when this thing came out, so I decided to get this one instead. Digital SLRs will continue to get faster, better and cheaper over time, so I figured I had less money to lose buy purchasing this one now. As far as film and processing costs go, since I bought my A40, I rarely take my film cameras out anymore. Yes, this is a hobby for me.

If you can't afford the $65 for this lens, you shouldn't be taking pictures. The 50mm/f1.8 is the best deal in photographic equipment today. I use mine a great deal.

Here is the way that I see it. You work hard to earn a living to support yourself and your family. You should have the things that you want. Go ahead, buy the EOS 1D. Who deserves it more than you? I cant think of anyone, either. Just get it.

This thread is going to help me keep my wallet where it belongs, in my pocket. Actually, it has been very helpful!

There may not be much water in the waterfalls by July. You could go for a short hike and see any of the stuff in the Yosemite Valley like Mirror Lake, Bridal Veil Falls or Yosemite Falls. A hike to Vernal Falls takes an hour or so. Lunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel is nice and the food is excellent. In about an hour you can also drive to see some giant redwoods. You can hike around there or take a tram and see a bunch of things. I spent a couple of days up there last year and have some snapshots on the web at:

 

http://members.home.com/jlemko1/yosemite/htm/yosemite.htm

 

Have a great time and enjoy the scenery, too.