Advantages of EOS3 over Rebel2000

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Hi All

Could any one please comment on the advantages of EOS3 comparing to Rebel2000. Right now I have a Rebel2000 which does not have a spot metering. Is it worth to sell it off and get an EOS3/A2E just because of this feature. I am a student in photography and right now in the phase of learning spot metering. Rebel gives me only a 10% center partial metering which is not as accurate as spot metering of 2.4%. Also want to know how strong the body of EOS3 and A2E. Rebel 2000 is completely of plastic. Everyone says camera is just a light box and it is the lens that makes the good picture. I have 28-105mm USM and 50mm 1.8 lenses and hope this is good. Does this spot metering improve my pictures? Also found that EOS3 has 8point average spot metering. Does this help to get good pictures?

Thanks

-- George Mathew (george_mathew2k@yahoo.com), January 07, 2002

Answers

You'll get responses telling you that the photographer and the lens make the image. I find that the body has an impact, in that it allows you to handle the other variables of the photograph better.

The EOS 3 is a LOT more solid than the EOS 5 (A2E). I've not handled a Rebel 2000, but I used to own an EOS 1000FN (Rebel IIS), and the 5 is much better than that.

Basically, either the A2E or the 3 will improve matters over the rebel, because the rebel doesn't allow you to choose your AF mode, doesn't have many metering modes (ie lacks a spot meter), has more limited shutter capabilities (I rarely go over 1/2000th shutter speed, but flash sync of 1/200th is a great improvement over 1/90th). I'm soon hoping to change from my EOS 5 to an EOS 3. The 3 is a great improvement, and worthwhile, but much more expensive.

-- Isaac Sibson (isibson@hotmail.com), January 07, 2002.


It is like comparing a Chevy Cavalier to a Corvette and in more ways than you think. Both will get you where you need to go the EOS 3 will get you there faster, last longer, hold it's value better, and unlike the Corvette will be more efficient and accurate. You see 98% of what you are going get on film through the viewfinder where the Rebel is something like 92%. The PB-E2 booster adds speed to the Eos 3 the Rebel grip does not. Beter meter in the EOS 3 as well as a spot meter. ECT...ECT...ECT....

You can see all the differences between the two by reading the basic descriptions. As for which on is better well honestly neither. They are too different to compare even though they will basicly do the same thing. Am I confusing? Sorry. A lens is the most important part of the system but you have to be comfortable with the body and the body must fulfill YOUR needs. A Rebel would be like a body cap on a 600mm f4 and awkward on a 70-200 f2.8 but would still work. It might not do as good of a job at a football game but it would still work. You also wound not get the Rebel anywhere near water or dust. If you had a heavy lens you would not want to support or carry the weight with the body the lens will fall off and take the body mount with it. (seen it happen several times} On the other hand you might not want to have a couple thousand sitting on your shoulder if you are in a bad area or leave your camera in your book bag. You also might not want a couple thousand on your sholder if you have or plan on other expenses like a really impresive final or money to spend on alot of film, paper, and supplies to finish your portfolio that will get you a job.

The moral of this story if you need an EOS 3 you will know it. If you are happy with the Rebel stick with it. If you were buying this now I would probably tell you to go with the Elan 7 depending on what your interests are. Basicly just use what you have untill you need to upgrade. Hope this helped.

P.S. Only you would know if a spot meter would improve your pictures.

-- john (mr.-n-mrs.g@att.net), January 07, 2002.


Check out this nice little table at B&H for a comparison of all the Canon SLR's.

http://www02.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/charts/comp_canslr_1.html

Dick

-- Richard Tope (RTope@yahoo.com), January 07, 2002.


I have A Canon EOS 3, Canon EOS A2, and Canon EOS 10s. The EOS 3 is by far the best camera of the 3. There are a bunch of technical advantages to the EOS 3 over a Rebel. The most significant advantage for a student photographer seriously trying to learn the craft is the viewfinder. The EOS 3 viewfinder gives close to 100% of the image. (I think its something like 97%) Because the Rebel uses a mirror prism (to reduce weight, cost and size) the rebel viewfinder shows less than 80% of the final image and is not nearly as bright. (see this month's Pop photography for more of a discussion) This may not be a big deal for snapshots using print film, but for serious shots, and shooting slide film, the Rebel's viewfinder is a serious limitation.

-- bob stewart (bobstewart@mindspring.com), January 24, 2002.

Also if you're considering the A2E, I'd strongly recommend you consider the A2, as opposed to the A2E. The only difference is eye control focus, which I've found is of questionable value, and the A2 is substantially cheaper.

-- bob stewart (bobstewart@mindspring.com), January 24, 2002.


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