I want to buy a Canon SLR. Maybe you do, too? So I read a bit, mostly from a couple of websites, and this is what I came up with. These days, their confusing array of features is a part of the marketing. I’ve tried to cut to the essential differences between the camera bodies.<\/p>\n
Consider these questions, then read the extended discussion.<\/strong> Do you want 10, 12 or 15 megapixels?<\/em> 12 is probably more than enough, as discussed below. Do you want good or the very best image quality?<\/em> Probably, they all take good photos. Do you think DV is valuable? <\/em>Maybe you want to use the camera to do short videos that you’ll post on a blog, from time to time. Do you need 3 or 6 fps when taking bursts of pics?<\/em> With each of these decisions comes a price, and with that comes less money for lenses. Basically you can use the same lenses on all of these.<\/p>\n Okay, so megapixels:<\/strong> Olympus recently announced a decision to focus on 12 MP and below, because they came to the conclusion that with the exception of special users, 12 MP is more than enough for almost everybody.<\/p>\n Your choices boil down to 15 MP (50D, T1i), 12 (XSi), or 10 (40D megapixels, XS).<\/p>\n Then, how important is having the newest image processing technology?<\/strong> Pick very or not so much. The 50D and the T1i both have the newest fangled DIGIC 4, the rest I mention here are DIGIC 3. There is a discussion of the various claimed differences, here<\/a>: Basically, newer tech = better pics = higher price = less money for lenses.<\/p>\n Then, how important is it to be able to take more than 6 frames\/sec?<\/strong> Otherwise, you get 3. That is basically what distinguishes the 50D & 40D from the rest, as they say can do 6 fps and the others are spec’d at only 3. Probably, it doesn’t really matter for most people, unless you are doing action photography professsionally.<\/p>\n So considering those dimensions, it should be pretty easy to choose. Megapixels, image processor, burst at 3 or 6. Not so difficult, now, and with the price figured in, it should be a cinch.<\/p>\n 50D, $~1200 \/ ~$1000 refurb, body only (HD, 15MP, DIGIC 4, 6 fps) http:\/\/www.adorama.com\/SG3014EOS.html?sid=1238460918410310 describes a recommended “normal” lens for $409. Then, If money were no object, I’d get the T1i. But looking at this closely, I’d say XSi or XS look good, too. How much do you feel like spending today?<\/p>\n One thing about the T1i is that it’s advertised as being “full HD spec video,” but it turns out that it’s only 20FPS at the full-frame HD size of 1080pixels wide, and 30FPS at 720pixels wide. So don’t think you can actually shoot full-size, full-speed video with the T1i, which is one of it’s marketing highlights, and is misleading.<\/p>\n Final thoughts: get one of the more affordable ones, then trade up, later; it’ll have K<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I want to buy a Canon SLR. Maybe you do, too? So I read a bit, mostly from a couple of websites, and this is what I came up with. These days, their confusing array of features is a part … Continue reading
\n40D, $900 \/ $700 refurb, body only (10 MP, DIGIC 3, 6 fps)
\nT1i, $800, body only (15MP, DIGIC 4, 3 fps)
\nXSi, ~$600 \/ $470 used (12 MP, DIGIC 3, 3 fps)
\nXS, ~$500 (10 MP, DIGIC 3, 3 fps)
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\nNow, lenses are where you want to spend the good money.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.adorama.com\/CA1002AFU.html is a telephoto, for $410. These are from the photo.net<\/a> page, and I recommend reading that whole page, if you’re serious about buying.<\/p>\n
\ndecent resale. Buy used through a store with a warranty to save and cover your bases.<\/p>\n