Here's what has been brought up so far between the 20D and XT
20D over 350D/XT:
1. 5 vs. 3 fps
2. 9 pt AF with high-accuracy center cross sensor when used with F2.8 or faster lenses vs. 7 pt AF and no high-accuracy sensor
3. 6 frame RAW vs 5 (or 4 when shooting RAW + JPEG)
4. 21-23 (depending on spec you read) JPEG buffering vs 14
4. 1/8000s max shutter vs 1/4000s
5. 1/250s flash synch vs. 1/200s
6. 8.2 Mpixel sensor vs. 8.0 (with some other differences probably due to modifying sensor for cost and elimination of circuits needed for higher frame rate readout)
7. ISO 3200 max vs ISO 1600
8. Magnesium body vs. polycarbonate (with steel subframe?)
9. 118,000 pixel LCD vs. 115,000
10. Slightly higher viewfinder mag
11. More custom functions
12. Larger capacity BP-511a battery vs. NB-2LH (half the capacity)
13. Command dial and joystick on back vs. compass-button pad
14. Secondary LCD on top vs. back
15. No auto-pop-up flash vs. auto pop-up
16. Selectable embedded JPEG with RAW vs. one fixed size
Well, I am not sure if I need all the differences in the 20D, what I do know is that it is much easier and more intuitive in it's use. That's what I really appreciate.
With no lens, right, but still thats only $400 difference and you get alot more features on the 20D
Only? :uhoh
50% difference isn't "only"... here on the forum, we're biased. We all know a little already, so we see into the future and can justify the up front jump to 20D. The entry dslr market is still big bucks for Canon, they're doing it right.
50% difference isn't "only"... here on the forum, we're biased. We all know a little already, so we see into the future and can justify the up front jump to 20D. The entry dslr market is still big bucks for Canon, they're doing it right.
Thats just its a Entry Level dSLR. If your starting out it would be a great camera, but with me shooting hockey and other sports the 3fps just isn't enough, heck the 5fps on my 20D isn't enough sometimes.
Its maybe just me, but I would save for the extra money to get the extra features out of the 20D rather then drop $1K on this camera only to find yourself having to sell it for $600-700 down the road to upgrade to another body.
Thats just its a Entry Level dSLR. If your starting out it would be a great camera, but with me shooting hockey and other sports the 3fps just isn't enough, heck the 5fps on my 20D isn't enough sometimes.
Its maybe just me, but I would save for the extra money to get the extra features out of the 20D rather then drop $1K on this camera only to find yourself having to sell it for $600-700 down the road to upgrade to another body.
Exactly - for you
The coolest thing about this one, to me , is that its even lighter and a little more powerful. Put a good standard 30mm prime on this and you have a heck of a "pocket dslr". Heck, lots of good photogs out there who did great work at one focal length... And a RebelXT with a 30mm f/1.4 is still a heck of a lot cheaper than a Leica Digilux (probably more powerful too, don't know the specs on those beasts).
The coolest thing about this one, to me , is that its even lighter and a little more powerful. Put a good standard 30mm prime on this and you have a heck of a "pocket dslr". Heck, lots of good photogs out there who did great work at one focal length... And a RebelXT with a 30mm f/1.4 is still a heck of a lot cheaper than a Leica Digilux (probably more powerful too, don't know the specs on those beasts).
Lighter is always good, I belive this camera would make a good backup to anyone with a 20D.
Well, I am not sure if I need all the differences in the 20D, what I do know is that it is much easier and more intuitive in it's use. That's what I really appreciate.
To me ergonomics were the reason 1,5 year back to choose a D30 over a 300D I would definitely choose a 20D over a 350D now! The viewfinder, ergonomics, AF and build quality being the top-most reasons.
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Interesting, be curious to hear more about how it compares to the 20D.
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20D over 350D/XT:
1. 5 vs. 3 fps
2. 9 pt AF with high-accuracy center cross sensor when used with F2.8 or faster lenses vs. 7 pt AF and no high-accuracy sensor
3. 6 frame RAW vs 5 (or 4 when shooting RAW + JPEG)
4. 21-23 (depending on spec you read) JPEG buffering vs 14
4. 1/8000s max shutter vs 1/4000s
5. 1/250s flash synch vs. 1/200s
6. 8.2 Mpixel sensor vs. 8.0 (with some other differences probably due to modifying sensor for cost and elimination of circuits needed for higher frame rate readout)
7. ISO 3200 max vs ISO 1600
8. Magnesium body vs. polycarbonate (with steel subframe?)
9. 118,000 pixel LCD vs. 115,000
10. Slightly higher viewfinder mag
11. More custom functions
12. Larger capacity BP-511a battery vs. NB-2LH (half the capacity)
13. Command dial and joystick on back vs. compass-button pad
14. Secondary LCD on top vs. back
15. No auto-pop-up flash vs. auto pop-up
16. Selectable embedded JPEG with RAW vs. one fixed size
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Richard
50% difference isn't "only"... here on the forum, we're biased. We all know a little already, so we see into the future and can justify the up front jump to 20D. The entry dslr market is still big bucks for Canon, they're doing it right.
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Its maybe just me, but I would save for the extra money to get the extra features out of the 20D rather then drop $1K on this camera only to find yourself having to sell it for $600-700 down the road to upgrade to another body.
The coolest thing about this one, to me
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To me ergonomics were the reason 1,5 year back to choose a D30 over a 300D
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