The 620 is an excellent camera ... I still have two that my 12 & 13
y.o. sons use, while I stick with my EOS 1. Didn't ever see a need
to upgrade until the D30 was released last year.
-Nick T.
"Mr. Bill" wrote:
>
> The 620 was the top-of-the-line EOS at the time and instantly became the
> big brother to the 650. The EOS 1 had not yet been brought out. I
> happen to have a February 1988 Modern Photography, and I quote, "In
> designing the EOS 620, an autofocus SLR aimed primarily at knowledgeable
> photographers and pros..."
>
> In terms of absolute features compared to more modern EOS cameras, it's
> a mixed bag. The 620 has one or two things that newer EOS cameras leave
> out and it's missing quite a few things we now take for granted.
>
> Cool stuff:
> Long exposures do not drain the battery at all!
> x-sync: 1/250 sec
> LCD Illuminator
> Lots of metal in its construction!
>
> Not-so-Cool Stuff
> Only one AF sensor!
>
> The 650 would probably be placed around the Elan, it's much more camera
> than a Rebel.
>
> Mr. Bill
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