(NewsBirdie) writes:

Now I'm thinking for $200 more I can get the Canon EOS 300D Digital
Rebel. It seems to be a better camera. One of the things I noticed
in the reviews and sample photos is how much better the dSLR cameras
are in low light. They can increase their ISO without the noise that
cheaper point & shoot cameras have. That is one aspect I really like.
However it seems Canon crippled the Digital Rebel which kind of
bothers me, although I'm not sure I'd need the features like flash
exposure compensation that are not present.

You can get these features back, for free using the Wasia "hacked"
firmware which reenables ISO3200 and FEC. Lots of people are using
htem on this group withthe REbel and it works well by all accounts.

You ask great questions. I own the precursor G2 and the Digital
Rebel with the kit lens, the 100-300 IS lens, f/1.8 50mm, 550EX
flash (which works on the G2 too by the way). I can speak to your
Canon choices a bit.

The G2's f/2.0 lens does indeed rock, however the G series sensors are
noticeably noisier at higher iso's than the Rebel. The kit lens that
comes with the rebel isn't as fast (f/3.5-5.6), but with higher iso's,
you can get where you want to go in a given amount of light, and if
you can't... the Canon EOS f/1.8 50mm is a killer value at just $70!
Presto, you can have your cake and eat it too.

If picture quality is your primary concern, I'd push you toward the
Rebel, because for focus predictability and minimization of shutter
lag, there's really no beating a DSLR. Also, the fun of
interchangeable lenses is significant. As the new family member
grows, there may be sporting events that would justify the purchase
of, I mean, "require" a nice zoom, you see. 8-)

If portability were more of a concern for you, and you never envision
wanting to expand with lenses, then the G6 would be better.

Finally, one thing you haven't mentioned that might be something to
consider: The G6 can do short low res movies suitable for emailing.
The Rebel does not.

Ah hell, just get an A75 and a Rebel!

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/