SilverGlow
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What do you think is a great semi-pro AF 35mm SLR body/s that you think is the one to have, and why (no wrong answers, and give more then one if you want) and again, no pro bodies please:
I'll start:
Canon EOS-3, with battery/vertical grip.
Why?:
1. Eye control focus point selection. Minimizes re-composing.
2. E-TTL flash logic that makes nearly any flashing job a no-brainer.
3. Quiet rewind mode.
4. 45 focus points to choose from. Minimizes re-composing.
5. Up to 7 frames/second.
6. Under $200 in excellent condition used.
7. Separate light meters for body & flash.
8. Uses one's existing EF mount lenses.
9. Shutter life rated at 100,000 actuations.
10. Dust/Moisture sealed.
11. Compatible with over 60 EF lenses, several flashes, and dozens of EOS accessories.
12. 18 Custom Functions
13. 1/8,000s shutter speed
Dislikes:
1. Will fog IR film.
2. Shutter is very loud.
3. LCD prone to fading eventually.
4. Unless one has the optional battery/vert grip (takes 8 AA bats), this camera will die once the 2CR5 battery is no longer made.
5. It is a bit big and heavy.
6. Flash synch just 1/200s.
I'll start:
Canon EOS-3, with battery/vertical grip.
Why?:
1. Eye control focus point selection. Minimizes re-composing.
2. E-TTL flash logic that makes nearly any flashing job a no-brainer.
3. Quiet rewind mode.
4. 45 focus points to choose from. Minimizes re-composing.
5. Up to 7 frames/second.
6. Under $200 in excellent condition used.
7. Separate light meters for body & flash.
8. Uses one's existing EF mount lenses.
9. Shutter life rated at 100,000 actuations.
10. Dust/Moisture sealed.
11. Compatible with over 60 EF lenses, several flashes, and dozens of EOS accessories.
12. 18 Custom Functions
13. 1/8,000s shutter speed
Dislikes:
1. Will fog IR film.
2. Shutter is very loud.
3. LCD prone to fading eventually.
4. Unless one has the optional battery/vert grip (takes 8 AA bats), this camera will die once the 2CR5 battery is no longer made.
5. It is a bit big and heavy.
6. Flash synch just 1/200s.
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