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what best model of canon EOS digital camera to buy that will be compatible with my old canon A1 lenses? questions answers Add comments

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1. 1. hipp5 Says:
   April 21st, 2009 at 4:26 am

   The “best” model depends on a lot of things. What is your budget? How serious of a photographer are you? What are your intended uses?

   Canon basically has four ranges of SLR cameras.

   The entry-level range is made up of the XS and the XSi (or the older XT and XTi). They’re smaller, made of plastic, and cost less. You can find them for $600-$800 new. The XT and XTi can be found on ebay for cheaper.

   The pro-sumer camera is the 40D (or the earlier 30D, 20D, and 10D.)
   These cameras feature a metal body, are larger and are pretty decent all around. The 40D goes for about $1200 new. The earlier models can be found on ebay for $600 or cheaper. I have the 20D and am very happy with it.

   The professional camera is the 5D. It features a full-frame sensor (no 1.6x crop factor). It’ll cost you $2000+ new. If you’re thinking about the 5D you may want to wait - there’s whispers of a replacement coming out soon. If they do replace it the 5D will get cheaper.

   The top-of-the-line Canon cameras are the 1D line (1D; 1Ds; Mark I, II, III). These things are HUGE. They also feature a full frame sensor as well as any other features a pro could want. The 1Ds Mark III will cost you about $8000 new.

   So because I don’t know you’re requirements I can’t tell you what you should get. Basically I suggest you figure out what you need and what your budget is and then research those cameras in that range.

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