Should I buy a Canon 10D? - DPChallenge Forums

08/02/2005 01:48:53 PM · #1

Hey guys let me throw this out to you.

I'm a lazy guy and want two cameras. One for wideangle and a second
for zooms. I have a DR right now and was thinking about getting the
30D whenever it comes out. But I was thinking that the only thing I
want right now is the extra buffer, ability to shoot more RAW shots,
before the thing slows down.

I'm happy with the DR/10D's 3 sec start up time and the realatively slow buffer and the 6MP sensor/image quality. Only thing I don't like about the DR is that often when I shoot 4 shots, the buffer is filled and I have to wait. The 20D has 5fps, I think, but it slows down after 6 shots. The 10D goes till 9 shots at 3fps. JPEG buffer speed doesn't matter to me b/c I don't shoot in JPEG. I also like the sturdier lens mount as the body is magnesium vs. plastic in the DR. I would use the 10D with the verticle grip with a zoom and the DR for wideangle lens. It seemslike nice samples with a grip are going for about $850 or so on ebay.
Any thoughts from the group?

Prof_Fate

08/02/2005 02:07:14 PM · #2

what does the 350xt do? At $850 used vs less than that or about that new...the 350 is much faster on start up, much less noise than a 10d, more MP is alwyas a useful thing.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

08/02/2005 02:12:10 PM · #3

The XT does 6 RAW in a row like the 20D. I also don't like the size, too small, would prefer a magnesium body, the grip is about $200, and the batteries aren't interchageable with the DR.

PaulMdx

Canon EOS-1D

08/02/2005 02:22:12 PM · #4

The 350D is probably a slightly less capable, les resiliant camera, but obviously has some seriously technical advantages. The 10D is a great camera, and in fact, the heaviest Canon in the range (over the 20D, 300D, 350D). If you want a camera that feels chunky, the 10D is certainly that. Add a battery grip and you've got a nice full height camera.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

08/02/2005 02:23:34 PM · #5

Tom, I think a 10D body with low actuations could be a good deal for you. You definitely are aware of the "warts" including the slow startup and review speed issues, which of course are only really issues in light of newer cams :-) The 10D is still a great body, produces wonderful output and has a great feature set.
The only other thing to be aware of is that to some degree, a lot of 10Ds do have focus calibration issues. If you use lenses faster than f/2.8, you may or may not have a back- or front-focusing problem as you open up the aperture. Mine, for instance, back-focuses perceptibly at apertures f/2 and wider, but is not really a problem until f/1.8 or f/1.4. If you buy a used 10D body, do a detailed focus test with fast glass.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

08/02/2005 03:11:27 PM · #6

Fritz,
Thanks for the heads up on the back focus issue. I have a 50mm f1.8 but guess will be using it with the DR if I get the 10D. All other lenses are f2.8 and up, so it shouldn't be a problem. I'm just wondering if this is worth it or should I wait and hope the the 20D replacement will be relatively cheaper than the 20D and allow for more RAW shots (9 or more). I thought I'd be able to pick one up with a grip for about $700, but when they start hitting close to a grand, it makes me want to wait for the 30D more.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

08/02/2005 03:16:48 PM · #7

Tom,
Unless you're really at a point where you must have a second body soon, I guess it doesn't really hurt to hang in for a month or so and see what Canon announces. I've given up trying to divine what direction they will go next. If they announce a "tweener", it will of course be way above the price point of the 20D. Even if it's a replacement, given post history, expect it to price out near where the 20D started. The $64,000 question is, if it's a 20D class animal, what new features will it have, and will that be worth the added $$$.
While you're "hanging", keep monitoring sources for a 10D, and if a nice deal turns up, jump on it, you won't lose a lot of money in the near term if you have to sell it in the fall...

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/02/2005 06:03:20 PM · #8

Fritz, that's what I think I'm gonna do. I don't NEED to have a second body. It would just be a luxury. I'm hoping that by X-mas time, either the 10D prices will go down or they may release upcoming cameras.

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

08/02/2005 07:50:14 PM · #9

Here's what I think:

How they heck are you gonna carry all this stuff around?! With the bigma and bevy of lenses you have, I'm already stumped. You must leave most at home, right? Maybe you should go with another lightweight 300D and just forget about the buffer ;) - I can sell you mine :P

Of course, j/k with ya Tom. (I want more buffer and a bigger viewfinder too.. buy me a 20D while you're on your shopping spree! I'll even accept a used one :P)

brianlh

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

08/02/2005 07:51:31 PM · #10

Of course, you could wait until they release a new camera and then snag up a 10D as prices drop even further!