> I'm thinking of moving up from my present EOS 500N.
>
> The camera feels more and more like a toy with each passing day, doesn't
> have DOF preview and is quite slow (AF as well as FPS).
>
> I was in a shop and played with a used EOS 10. It felt really good to me.
>
> Now my wife is encouraging me to go in for another body (I'm quite sure
she
> means a camera body)- so I want some opinions.
>
> Should I go for an EOS 10, used, for about 2400 FIM (about USD 350-400) or
> should I take an EOS 30?
> If I buy a new camera (EOS 30 or 5), I'll buy it from NY Camera or B&H.
>
> I don't think the EOS 10 is being sold with the bar-code reader.
>
> Is it a good enough camera for the price ? Should I instead go in for the
> EOS 30 ?
> (I already have a 380EX flash).
>
> One feature that intrigued me was the intervalometer - a timer that can
take
> photographs automatically at set intervals for those stop action movies.
> Those of you who have the EOS 10, is it a good feature ? Is it useful, and
> how difficult is it to turn a series of photographs into a movie ? (I'm
> thinking Quicktime here, not movie projector).
>
> Cheers,
> Shashvat
I'm an EOS 10 owner. First of all, I really like the feel and function
of this camera. It doesn't have all the switches and buttons all over it
like the newer Elan II or the 30/7. I find all those very annoying on the
newer cameras. It's bigger and easy to hold. I find the newer cameras are
too small and slippery to hold. It's not too heavy either, and the body
seems very well made.
I haven't used the intervalometer, but wanted to for the eclipse the
other night. Too bad it was cloudy here. It does shoot at a pretty fast FPS
of 5 in one shot mode, or 3.5 in servo AF.
Metering seems to work very well, and autofocus also very well. I can't
say for sure about cross type, I usually use only the center focus point,
and use manual focus a lot as well. The infrared focus assist is nice when
you need it.
As for flash work, the only thing I really miss is the lack of flash
exposure compensation. With a 550EX though that isn't a problem. I find
using plain old TTL flash is excellent. The camera does have a metal lens
mount.
I have a barcode reader here if you need one :-) I think this was a
really dumb idea. Oh, as to a remote, it uses the same wireless RC-1 as some
newer cameras, and that's cheap and available. The camera also has a feature
for camera shake. It has a warning light and won't work if your shutter
speed drops below the hand holding limits for your lens. You can turn that
off with a function though like I do. I keep my mirror lockup function
active, so it locks up using the timer or the remote. As for DOF preview,
you can set that in a custom function if you like, however it takes up the
auxilliary control button which I like for changing exposure in manual mode,
using exposure lock, and partial metering, so I don't use it. I don't find
it that helpful anyway, but it's nice to have it if you do need it.
With a USM lens, focus is very fast and accurate. I was able to focus
down to F8, but that was using a Kenko extender not reporting the actual F
stop.
The camera seems to go through batteries a bit quicker than I'd like,
but it's not that bad. I figure I'm getting about 10 rolls of 24 exp. film
on one 2CR5.
There is a vertical grip available if you can find one used. It has no
battery in it and no buttons on it, it's just a grip. I'd say you won't need
it, as the camera is big enough to hold the way it is.
Overall, it's a very good camera, but as to the price, I can't figure
out why EOS cameras are so expensive used, at least in a camera store. The
10 does seem to command a good used price compared to other some used EOS
cameras. If you can get the price down a bit, I'd say go for it. Otherwise,
either stick with what you've got, or go for the newer EOS 30/7 camera. One
other feature I like about this camera - it's black!
I'd say keep your old body as a second body and backup in any case.
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