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09/07/2004 01:04:17 PM · #1 |
I just got my Rebel! Great. I was curious though--the box was not "sealed", and the camera itself was in bubble wrap, nothing hermitically sealed, the lens too. I see a small mark on the LCD but otherwise it's clean.
Was yours "factory sealed" in some way? I just want to make sure I didn't get a return for a new price. I don't think Dell is allowed to do that, but I wouldn't put it past them. I know they used to do it with computers (as did other companies) until they got called to task for it.)
Also: I am looking for an online (PDF) manual. Anyone know where to download one. The manuals are sealed, and I am keeping everything factory fresh until I know the camera works. My question, when in Av or Tv mode, the buttons on the back don't seem to change the shown aperture or shutter speed. I would assumed that was the mechanism, as it was on my G2. How are they changed?
Also trying not to use this much until my LCD screen protectors and lens protector UV filter arrive. The camera arrived sooner than expected! (Ordered Thurs or Friday, shipped Sat, arrived today!) Does anyone use LCD protectors? No one answered my last post on that. I did order some from B&H.
Thanks--Neil |
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09/07/2004 01:05:59 PM · #2 |
i remember mine coming in bubble wrap too, with no tape or anythign to seal the box, just a little cardboard tab. i dont use LCD protectors, i havent scratched it yet. oh and to change the aperature/shutter, u use the little dial next to the shutter button.
Message edited by author 2004-09-07 13:06:48.
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09/07/2004 01:09:22 PM · #3 |
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09/07/2004 01:35:13 PM · #4 |
mine wasnt sealed either but if you have a scratch on the lcd I would take it back. I returned mine for a new one when I got mne. the trick is that if you got a warranty, dont register the warranty until you get the right cam without any defects.
I do use a scratch protector on my lcd tho. it's worth it just in case.
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09/07/2004 01:40:41 PM · #5 |
Neil,
What about cables and things like that? I'm pretty sure all of mine were sealed. As you say, I wouldn't put it past them; I've bought rejects/returns as brand new myself from other companies.. If in doubt, send it back.
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09/07/2004 01:41:46 PM · #6 |
I didn't buy any lcd cover protectors and I have had it almost a year now. I do use a nice camera bag and am very careful with it. Mine also came in bubble wrap.
The manual that came with it was not enough information for me so I bought a really nice one (20.00) at Barnes and Noble just for the Rebel.
hope this helps. |
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09/07/2004 01:44:16 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
My question, when in Av or Tv mode, the buttons on the back don't seem to change the shown aperture or shutter speed. I would assumed that was the mechanism, as it was on my G2. How are they changed? |
Using the dial just behind the shutter button.
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09/07/2004 01:47:35 PM · #8 |
use the LCD protectors. For the mere cents: they're worth it. You don't have to worry about laying it down on it's screen or any of that.
They're DIRT cheap and give tons of peace of mind.
I bought my rebel as a 'return' from Futureshop. They REALLY don't care about customer service over there. But it was mint. Not sealed, in wrap, but that's it. |
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09/07/2004 01:51:41 PM · #9 |
While being careful is of course a good idea, you can also overdo it. If there's a problem with the camera, you can send it back - even with the seals of the manual broken. How are you supposed to find out if the camera works without the manual?
An LCD protector is certainly a good idea (I scratched the LCD of my Powershot G5 pretty quickly), but you're not going to ruin yours immediately if you play around with it. Same for the front lens (where BTW the use of UV filters as protection is debatable - if you drop the lens, the chances of the UV filter shattering are much higher, and then the filter shards might scratch the front lens).
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09/07/2004 01:56:38 PM · #10 |
Can someone post a link to the kind of cheep LCD protectors you guys are using? I'm curious.
Thanks!
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09/07/2004 01:58:43 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by wackybill:
Can someone post a link to the kind of cheep LCD protectors you guys are using? I'm curious.
Thanks! |
any place that sells cams sells protectors. Bestbuy, b&h photo, etc...
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09/07/2004 02:08:16 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by wackybill:
Can someone post a link to the kind of cheep LCD protectors you guys are using? I'm curious.
Thanks! |
See my original thread on the topic. There's a link there:
Lens Protectors |
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09/07/2004 02:12:13 PM · #13 |
Wow! Thanks! I'll have to get me some of those. Are they sticky on one side of how do they work. I never seen these before. I had only ever seen the hard plastic ones that they have. Cool!!! Thanks!!!
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09/07/2004 02:55:07 PM · #14 |
Thanks everyone! Yes, it's helpful to know about that dial by the shutter--I'm surprised the back buttons don't do this as well, as in other cases, I see both the wheel and the buttons perform the same function.
I'll give Dell the benefit of the doubt. My LCD protectors were mailed from B&H and will probably be here tomorrow. I am playing with the camera, I just don't want to throw the camera in a bag and go somewhere without benefit of the protectors. My G2 LCD was all scratched up, and I was pretty careful with it! (I think it mostly happened while walking around with a jacket or a button based shirt, and having it around my neck. You can't always flip the LCD!)
Regards--Neil
Message edited by author 2004-09-07 14:56:04. |
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09/07/2004 02:57:16 PM · #15 |
Hey Neil!
Don;t forget to change your cam in your profile!
Welcome to the 300D dimension!
Jump in, the water's great!
Can't wait to see some pics!
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09/07/2004 03:04:03 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by nshapiro:
Thanks everyone! Yes, it's helpful to know about that dial by the shutter--I'm surprised the back buttons don't do this as well, as in other cases, I see both the wheel and the buttons perform the same function. |
they almost do the same thing, for example, if you go into picture review, then use the zoom buttons at the upper right, and zoom in, the 4 directional buttons will just pan the zoomed image around, while the dial will advance the picture to the next one, and keep the zoom in the same spot.
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09/07/2004 04:10:54 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by wackybill:
Can someone post a link to the kind of cheep LCD protectors you guys are using? I'm curious.
Thanks! |
I'm starting to think they're talking about something other than what I am...I'm talking about the plastic things like what comes on cellphone screens. And here, they're about 50 cents a piece. |
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