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Konica V's Canon
I have decided to upgrade camera's now and have a choice of the following 2.
Konica Minolta 5D
Canon EOS 350D
I have read through loads of reviews, and cannot really fault either of them.
Both have very good write ups, and now i am really stumped as i just cannot decide between the 2.
Pros of konica against Canon.
Image stabiliser. Like the idea of this. as i dont have a very steady hand anyway, and would aid me.
ISO range is greater than Canon? even though i am still new to this and not 100% sure what this setting can do as of yet, but i am learning.
Price also is a good factor. Camera store are doing this camera for £470
Cant really think of many pro's with the canon, apart from there good reputation, and good quality camera's.
Price £649
Would really like some honest opinions from professional camera users if possible to help me decide.:lust :thumb
Konica Minolta 5D
Canon EOS 350D
I have read through loads of reviews, and cannot really fault either of them.
Both have very good write ups, and now i am really stumped as i just cannot decide between the 2.
Pros of konica against Canon.
Image stabiliser. Like the idea of this. as i dont have a very steady hand anyway, and would aid me.
ISO range is greater than Canon? even though i am still new to this and not 100% sure what this setting can do as of yet, but i am learning.
Price also is a good factor. Camera store are doing this camera for £470
Cant really think of many pro's with the canon, apart from there good reputation, and good quality camera's.
Price £649
Would really like some honest opinions from professional camera users if possible to help me decide.:lust :thumb
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Having said that though if you didn't have any equipment for either, Canon stuff is much easier to get second hand off ebay (in Australia anyway), that may help at a later date if wanting some more lenses etc....
I'm happy with my 5d except its going back for repairs under warranty because its not working with the lenses properly.
I also liked the feel of the 5D better , the 350D was a little small for my liking...
I'm a Minolta (KM) fan, I got the 7D (5D wasn't out then) and was comparing it primarily to the Canon 350xt and Nikon D70.
The only thing I would say is get the one that feels the best to you (hopefully you can handle them both back to back in a shop).
Minolta can make glass as good as anyone, but Canon has a wider selection (both used and new).
PS - the IS is great and quite useful, but it doesn't overcome the laws of physics (optics) - ie: it won't help with moving subjects.
I have finally made a choice and actually purchased one now.
Now a proud owner of a Konica Minolta 5D
My only concern so far is this.....
Is the shutter meant to be as loud as this. Makes a huge clunk sound whenever you take pictures.
AntiShake is amazing. Actually tried it out moving the camera slightly while taking pics, and they still came out pin sharp.
Very pleased so far.
Once again thanks for those that gave me a little help.