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03/27/2006 08:49:53 PM · #1 |
| I am looking into getting a new camera and have found a 20d for about $200 more than a rebelxt is it worth it? |
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03/27/2006 08:51:40 PM · #2 |
At that price are you getting it used?
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03/27/2006 08:52:25 PM · #3 |
Depends on what you think is important.
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03/27/2006 08:53:13 PM · #4 |
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03/27/2006 08:54:25 PM · #5 |
care to share from who?
Remember if it sounds to good to be true then it is.
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03/27/2006 09:12:49 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by rider:
I am looking into getting a new camera and have found a 20d for about $200 more than a rebelxt is it worth it? |
Depends on what kind of shooting you intend it for. I think the main advantage of the 20D is it's faster frames per second burst rate. That's very useful for shooting action sports, and some wildlife like birds in flight. If that's not your cup of tea it might be best for you to get the 350 XT and put the saved $200 into purchasing lenses.
Also, keep in mind that although the 350 XT is a rung below the 20D on Canon's ladder of DSLR models, it is considerably newer technology than the 20D which came out in Sept of 04 and has recently been replaced by the 30D.
Message edited by author 2006-03-27 21:17:45.
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03/27/2006 09:14:09 PM · #7 |
| why you gonna buy it rex? seems to me the big difference is the body construction and shutterspeed, and max iso. am i missing something? |
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03/27/2006 10:35:35 PM · #8 |
| Personally, I'd go with the XT and an extra lens. But I don't do any professional photography yet or anything, so the XT is more than powerful enough for everything I want to do. :) |
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03/27/2006 10:42:46 PM · #9 |
One word: thumbwheel
seriously, I had D60 before my 20D, and when I held rebel(s) in my hand, I decided to fork over extra $$$. |
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03/27/2006 11:06:00 PM · #10 |
There are a handful of benefits. One that sticks out for me is also the thumbwheel. I have one-button-press ISO changing on my S2 IS and I would want that on my DSLR too. It's already wayyyy too easy to forget to change that.
I am in the market for a 20D/30D. If I can find a 20D for a VERY good price, I will do that. If not, I will be saving up for the 30D in May/June.
Another big one for me is the Autofocus accuracy. I'm pretty bad with manual focus and have pretty near zero confidence with this, so that's a big issue for me.
The fact that I already have a constant aperture f/2.8 telephoto makes the higher model significantly more attractive to me. |
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03/27/2006 11:13:22 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by srdanz:
One word: thumbwheel
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Yes! I couldn't live without the thumbwheel. I've been using it since '93 on my Elan. It makes it very easy to adjust settings in manual mode without taking your eye off of the eyepiece.
I've held the 350 before, and it is tiny! It didn't feel right in my hands, as I've been told I have large hands. ;-) Try both out and really hold them and see which one is more comfortable for you. Making sure it "fits right" is important too. |
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03/27/2006 11:19:30 PM · #12 |
| I'd go with the 20D, especially now that it's a little cheaper since the 30D is out. I chose to get the XT back in November because it would put me $400 closer to getting the lenses I wanted too, but now I'm kind of wishing I had waited a while and got the 20D, since it has a PC sync port, slightly faster burst rate, better construction and it's a little bigger (plus ISO 3200 for those times when shutter speed matters a little more than image quality). |
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03/27/2006 11:21:37 PM · #13 |
I'll take the 20D - almost a no brainer to me :p
Message edited by author 2006-03-28 00:03:30. |
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03/27/2006 11:53:02 PM · #14 |
20D if even just for the viewfinder.
bazz.
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03/28/2006 12:00:27 AM · #15 |
So the 20D has a better viewfinder?
That's one of my biggest complaints with the 350D actually, especially doing night photography, the viewfinder is really poor. I guess shooting medium format view cameras would eliminate that problem... haha |
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03/28/2006 12:26:08 AM · #16 |
Originally posted by MadMan2k:
So the 20D has a better viewfinder?
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Every dslr currently available has a better VF than the 350D.
bazz.
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03/31/2006 10:39:16 AM · #17 |
'Every dslr currently available has a better VF than the 350D.' - sir_bazz
Damn - only got my 350D recently - didn't realise it was such a waste of money :-)
Message edited by author 2006-03-31 11:50:16. |
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03/31/2006 11:06:10 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by HXP101:
'Every dslr currently available has a better VF than the 350D.'
Damn - only got my 350D recently - didn't realise it was such a waste of money :-) |
I've got both. I don't feel it was a waste of money. It's a great camera. It does feel smaller after using the 20d and yes, I miss the thumbwheel, but it does a fine job! |
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03/31/2006 11:46:28 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by rider:
I am looking into getting a new camera and have found a 20d for about $200 more than a rebelxt is it worth it? |
From your profile, it looks like you already have a 20d... do think it is worth it:)
I personally selected the 350xt and spent the difference on lenses. |
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03/31/2006 12:27:05 PM · #20 |
I have a 350D now and used to have the 20D until 3 weeks ago. If you're going to use any bigger lenses I would strongly suggest the 20D.
Other than that I really like the 350D. My wife is using it and she wouldn't want anyting else (she is the one that made me replace the 20D with it.)
It's small, light and easy to use. Image quality should be the same as the 20D.
::are
Message edited by author 2006-03-31 12:27:14. |
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