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us131 · Oct 14, 2006, 1:52 PM

I am considering purchasing a DSLR and narrowed the choices down to the canon and sony. The majority of my photo's are of cars racing, large buildings, mountains, and city shots at night.

Some of my pics can be found on my site:
Http://www.journeykaizen.com

My major concern is that my hands are not very steady (poor genetics), and i dont have enough money to buy the IS lenses from cannon.

Below are the two packages I am considering with the Sony being $100 more.

Sony DSLR-A100 with Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6/Sony 75-300mm f4-5.6

Canon EOS Rebel XTI with Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 & Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6

Which one would you recommend?

rjseeney · Oct 14, 2006, 2:18 PM

If anti-shake (VR, or IS) is important, the sony is the best option of the two cameras you list. Every lens you hang on the A100 will have the benefits of anti-shake. Canon and Nikon's stabilization system is in lens, and although arguably a little more effective, these lenses are relatively expensive.

BenjaminXYZ · Oct 14, 2006, 2:29 PM

The A100 will be a great choice if image stabilization is essential to you. The A100 have the build in CCD shake reduction systemwhich Sonyclaimed 3 stops of handheld advantage. (Maybe it depends)

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My major concern is that my hands are not very steady (poor genetics), and i dont have enough money to buy the IS lenses from cannon.

Then the A100 looks like a great choice for you. :-)

us131 · Oct 14, 2006, 2:42 PM

does sony offer any lenses that have image stabilzation that work in conjuction to the image stabilization of the a100?

BenjaminXYZ · Oct 15, 2006, 3:50 AM

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does sony offer any lenses that have image stabilzation that work in conjuction to the image stabilization of the a100?

Currently not. But the A100 will stillbe a great choice for your criteria.

[email protected] · Oct 15, 2006, 4:03 AM

I doubt if image stabilisation systems stack up like that. thoretically you might end up with a blurry image as both mechanisms need not be synchronised with each other.

if you have one in the body then keep the lens IS free !!! anyway dont think any manufacturer will release IS lenses if they already have in body or vice versa.
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does sony offer any lenses that have image stabilzation that work in conjuction to the image stabilization of the a100?

Currently not. But the A100 will stillbe a great choice for your criteria.

rjseeney · Oct 15, 2006, 6:08 AM

Remember stabilization does not work in all circumstances either. It will not stop subject blur that is due to using slow shutter speeds. Also, when using a tripod, IS should be turned off.

Oct 14, 2006, 2:29 PM	#3
BenjaminXYZ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 788	The A100 will be a great choice if image stabilization is essential to you. The A100 have the build in CCD shake reduction systemwhich Sonyclaimed 3 stops of handheld advantage. (Maybe it depends) Code: My major concern is that my hands are not very steady (poor genetics), and i dont have enough money to buy the IS lenses from cannon. Then the A100 looks like a great choice for you. :-)

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BenjaminXYZ Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 788	Code: does sony offer any lenses that have image stabilzation that work in conjuction to the image stabilization of the a100? Currently not. But the A100 will stillbe a great choice for your criteria.

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Oct 14, 2006, 1:52 PM	#1
us131 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6	I am considering purchasing a DSLR and narrowed the choices down to the canon and sony. The majority of my photo's are of cars racing, large buildings, mountains, and city shots at night. Some of my pics can be found on my site: Http://www.journeykaizen.com My major concern is that my hands are not very steady (poor genetics), and i dont have enough money to buy the IS lenses from cannon. Below are the two packages I am considering with the Sony being $100 more. Sony DSLR-A100 with Sony 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6/Sony 75-300mm f4-5.6 Canon EOS Rebel XTI with Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 & Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Which one would you recommend?

Oct 14, 2006, 2:18 PM	#2
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	If anti-shake (VR, or IS) is important, the sony is the best option of the two cameras you list. Every lens you hang on the A100 will have the benefits of anti-shake. Canon and Nikon's stabilization system is in lens, and although arguably a little more effective, these lenses are relatively expensive.

Oct 14, 2006, 2:42 PM	#4
us131 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6	does sony offer any lenses that have image stabilzation that work in conjuction to the image stabilization of the a100?

Oct 15, 2006, 6:08 AM	#7
rjseeney Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taylor Mill, Kentucky Posts: 2,398	Remember stabilization does not work in all circumstances either. It will not stop subject blur that is due to using slow shutter speeds. Also, when using a tripod, IS should be turned off.