Canon 10D - High gains at low cost. (Canon EOS 10D)

Member Name: boboshady

Product:	Canon EOS 10D
Date:	04/03/07 (94 review reads)
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Advantages: low cost, high results

Disadvantages: small picture buffer

I've been using a Canon 10D for 2 years as a photographer, and have found it to be pretty much flawless.

It's metal enclosure means it's very suited to a more rough and tumble style of photography, and whilst it's bigger and heavier than the pure consumer versions, it all helps in steadying your shot as the camera just feels 'right'. You'll also find yourself a lot less paranoid about slinging it over your shoulder / into a bag whilst you clamber up an enbankment for the next shot.

The picture quality is superb, although it's 6.3MP is starting to look a little dated against more of the latest prosumer offerings. In all fairness, you'll only notice this when taking pictures for print work, so it's no big deal.

The settings for the camera are also very good, anyone will be able to get great results in all conditions simply by using the automatic settings, including sports and low light. When you want to go 'pro' and fiddle with the settings yourself, access to all the common controls can be had without taking your hands off the firing position.

About the only gripe I have with this camera is the low buffer rate, and occasionally the write speed. These issues have been addressed in more recent prosumer cameras, and the write speed can be fixed by using good quality flash media.

Whilst I'll personally be looking to upgrade shortly, I can wholeheartedly recommend a Canon 10D to anyone on a budget, or who wants to give Digital SLR a go without breaking the bank. The great news is all the lens etc you'll buy for your 10D will fit onto anything you upgrade to in the future.

As a nice aside, I've noticed that the size and look of the camera instantly makes people think you're a Pro! Seriously, people just get out of the way for you, which is handy when, like me, you take a lot of band photography (or you just want to push in front of a crowd).

Summary: Perfect for those on a budget, or looking to get into DSLR

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