[Leica] Question about Canon

[s.dimitrov at charter.net (Slobodan Dimitrov)]

You could hack into the firmware to bring the 10D functions Canon 
blocked:

http://www.bahneman.com/liem/photos/tricks/digital-rebel-tricks.html

S. Dimitrov


On Feb 2, 2005, at 8:04 AM, Douglas Sharp wrote:

> Sorry to contradict you Nathan (well only a little bit),
> the main difference between the Rebel (300D) and the 10D is the 
> bodywork. To about 99% the innards are the same, except for a couple 
> of firmware options on the menu in fact almost identical.
> I've been using a 300D since last July and have had no problems at all 
> with it.
> According to all the German photographic magazines it is at least as 
> good as, and in some tests better than, the 10D, for example the noise 
> level are lower with long exposures or high ISO values.
> What I must criticise however, is the lack of mass or weight of the 
> body, for me it only becomes really usable with the battery hand-grip 
> attached, it is just too light - maybe this is something that would 
> appeal to others but I don't like it much.I always have the feeling 
> it's going to slip off my shoulder.
>
> Another thing, the Rebel is not quite as weatherproof as the other 
> bodies.
>
> As to what you can fit on the front of it - 
> Leica-R,Nikon,M42,T2,Contax/Yashica
> and of course Canon FD (not to mention the EF and EF-S autofocus 
> lenses).This is what clinched it for me when I was at first 
> considering a Nikon D70.
>
> I've since moved up to a 20D but the 300D is still in regular use.In 
> spite of the "drawbacks", At the end of the day I would definitely 
> prefer a new Rebel to a used 10D.
> It's a very good DSLR, a touch more state-of-the-art ,and of course 
> you get the warranty/guarantee with it  - which IMO is also not to be 
> sniffed at.
> If you get the chance handle both of them and see which one fits your 
> hands, your eyes and your needs.
> Looking forward to seeing the first pictures
> cheers
> Douglas
>
>
>
> nathan.wajsman@planet.nl wrote:
>> Jim,
>> The Rebel will accept Leica lenses in the same way as the 10D or 20D,
>> using an adapter like the ones Stephen Gandy sells.
>> You may want to check out a second-hand 10D, however (try the Buy & 
>> Sell
>> Forum on fredmiranda.com). The going price is around $700 body only, 
>> and
>> you get a lot more camera for the money than with the Rebel.
>> Nathan
>> Nathan Wajsman
>> Almere, Netherlands
>> http://www.nathanfoto.com
>> http://www.fotosevilla.com
>> Print sales: http://www.photodeluge.com
>> Image licensing: http://www.alamy.com/search-results.asp?qt=wajsman
>> ----- Oorspronkelijk bericht -----
>> Van: Jim McIntyre <mcintyre@ca.inter.net>
>> Datum: woensdag, februari 2, 2005 2:43 pm
>> Onderwerp: [Leica] Question about Canon
>>> Will the Canon Digital Rebel take Leica lenses (with the right 
>>> adapter, of
>>> course)? I can't afford the 1Ds, but I might be able to scrounge for 
>>> the
>>> Rebel. Bad idea?
>>>
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Slobodan Dimitrov
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