Canon model range

fokker · 07-05-2009, 03:30 PM

I was just wondering if anybody has a link to which canon DSLR's sit where in their model range - for instance, is a 20d better than a 350d (rebel xt)?

Thanks!

O|||||||O · 07-05-2009, 03:33 PM

Less digits is better.

1D is better than 400D, or 40D

Inside specific model runs (xxxD, or xxD), a higher number is newer.

I guess the only exception is when you get into the single digits. There, the 1DsMkIII is king, 5DMkII would be on the next rung down.

fokker · 07-05-2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks - So 20d, 30d, 40d will be better than 300d, 350d, 400d in all cases?

O|||||||O · 07-05-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fokker

Thanks - So 20d, 30d, 40d will be better than 300d, 350d, 400d in all cases?

Yes. (Kinda)

Though, you probably shouldn't compare the 20D to the 450D - as they are several generations apart.

20D, 30D, 40D, 50D - that's 4 generations of one line.

300D, 350D, 400D, 450D - 4 generations of the Rebel line.

If you compare the oldest body of the 'prosumer' (xxD) line to the newest body of the Rebel (xxxD) line, the 'xxD' may not always be better...

Samanax · 07-05-2009, 04:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by fokker

Thanks - So 20d, 30d, 40d will be better than 300d, 350d, 400d in all cases?

Depends on what you mean by "better". There may not be much difference in image quality between the consumer and prosumer cameras, but physical size, build quality and camera controls will be very different.

The Rebel/XXXD line are entry level DSLRs for people just getting their first DSLR. The XXD line are more for serious amateur/semi-professional photographers. Both groups have different needs and the cameras are designed to meet these needs.

03civicdx · 07-05-2009, 04:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Samanax

Quote: Originally Posted by fokker

Thanks - So 20d, 30d, 40d will be better than 300d, 350d, 400d in all cases?

Depends on what you mean by "better". There may not be much difference in image quality between the consumer and prosumer cameras, but physical size, build quality and camera controls will be very different.

The Rebel/XXXD line are entry level DSLRs for people just getting their first DSLR. The XXD line are more for serious amateur/semi-professional photographers. Both groups have different needs and the cameras are designed to meet these needs.

out of curiosity what makes the XXD line more advanced than the Rebel line? more settings? mp? ...?

O|||||||O · 07-05-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 03civicdx

out of curiosity what makes the XXD line more advanced than the Rebel line? more settings? mp? ...?

A bit of everything. More MP, better build quality, better high ISO performance....

03civicdx · 07-05-2009, 05:01 PM

thats what i figured... never really read up on it.

KmH · 07-05-2009, 05:27 PM

You might try www.canonusa.com . Just click on Cameras, then EOS .

They actually have a neat little graphic with prices too.

FrankLamont · 07-05-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote:

There, the 1DsMkIII is king, 5DMkII would be on the next rung down.

For this generation, of course... although the 1D MKIII is really next. Then the 5D MKII

**Big Mike** · 07-06-2009, 08:04 AM

Quote:

out of curiosity what makes the XXD line more advanced than the Rebel line? more settings? mp? ...?

If you get a chance, step into a camera store and ask to see them both. The differences can been seen & felt immediately.

fokker · 07-06-2009, 04:43 PM

Thanks for all the help.

Now I want a 40d. Big clear LCD screen is a big bonus for me, plus more MP, higher ISO, and a few other nice features I can't think of now.

JamieR · 07-06-2009, 04:58 PM

I have the 40D. I think you will be very happy with it, it's a great camera.

fokker · 07-06-2009, 05:04 PM

Yes I think I would be very happy with it, trouble is I can't afford it

Need to buy new lenses first anyway, but its a pipe dream.

07-05-2009, 03:30 PM	#1
fokker TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taupo, NZ Posts: 1,299 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 66 Times in 59 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Canon model range I was just wondering if anybody has a link to which canon DSLR's sit where in their model range - for instance, is a 20d better than a 350d (rebel xt)? Thanks! __________________ Ever evolving list of gear: \| Canon 40d \|Canon 5d + Grip \| Canon 1d mkII \| Sigma 10-20mm \| Sigma 15mm Fisheye \| EF-s 17-55 f2.8 IS \| EF 70-300mm IS USM \| \|EF 70-200 f2.8L IS \| EF 50mm f1.4 \| EF 100mm f2.8 Macro \| EF 2x extender \| EF 1.4x extender \| Lensbaby 2.0 \|430EX \| 430EXII \| \| Photoshop CS4 \| Lightroom v2 \| flickr

07-05-2009, 03:33 PM	#2
O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,069 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 133 Times in 120 Posts My Gallery: (4)	Less digits is better. 1D is better than 400D, or 40D Inside specific model runs (xxxD, or xxD), a higher number is newer. I guess the only exception is when you get into the single digits. There, the 1DsMkIII is king, 5DMkII would be on the next rung down. __________________ -Josh Flickr Gear ... Canon stuff

07-05-2009, 04:08 PM	#3
fokker TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taupo, NZ Posts: 1,299 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 66 Times in 59 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Thanks - So 20d, 30d, 40d will be better than 300d, 350d, 400d in all cases? __________________ Ever evolving list of gear: \| Canon 40d \|Canon 5d + Grip \| Canon 1d mkII \| Sigma 10-20mm \| Sigma 15mm Fisheye \| EF-s 17-55 f2.8 IS \| EF 70-300mm IS USM \| \|EF 70-200 f2.8L IS \| EF 50mm f1.4 \| EF 100mm f2.8 Macro \| EF 2x extender \| EF 1.4x extender \| Lensbaby 2.0 \|430EX \| 430EXII \| \| Photoshop CS4 \| Lightroom v2 \| flickr

07-05-2009, 04:16 PM	#4
O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,069 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 133 Times in 120 Posts My Gallery: (4)	Quote: Originally Posted by fokker Thanks - So 20d, 30d, 40d will be better than 300d, 350d, 400d in all cases? Yes. (Kinda) Though, you probably shouldn't compare the 20D to the 450D - as they are several generations apart. 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D - that's 4 generations of one line. 300D, 350D, 400D, 450D - 4 generations of the Rebel line. If you compare the oldest body of the 'prosumer' (xxD) line to the newest body of the Rebel (xxxD) line, the 'xxD' may not always be better... __________________ -Josh Flickr Gear ... Canon stuff

07-05-2009, 04:24 PM	#5
Samanax TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kaneohe, Oahu Posts: 2,559 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 64 Times in 64 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by fokker Thanks - So 20d, 30d, 40d will be better than 300d, 350d, 400d in all cases? Depends on what you mean by "better". There may not be much difference in image quality between the consumer and prosumer cameras, but physical size, build quality and camera controls will be very different. The Rebel/XXXD line are entry level DSLRs for people just getting their first DSLR. The XXD line are more for serious amateur/semi-professional photographers. Both groups have different needs and the cameras are designed to meet these needs. __________________ Gear List / My Flickr

07-05-2009, 04:44 PM	#6
03civicdx Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 105 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: Originally Posted by Samanax Quote: Originally Posted by fokker Thanks - So 20d, 30d, 40d will be better than 300d, 350d, 400d in all cases? Depends on what you mean by "better". There may not be much difference in image quality between the consumer and prosumer cameras, but physical size, build quality and camera controls will be very different. The Rebel/XXXD line are entry level DSLRs for people just getting their first DSLR. The XXD line are more for serious amateur/semi-professional photographers. Both groups have different needs and the cameras are designed to meet these needs. out of curiosity what makes the XXD line more advanced than the Rebel line? more settings? mp? ...? __________________ Canon XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens, Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 II, Sigma 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 II macro, Battery grip. Back up Nikon d40, 18-55mm vr kit lens, nikon AF-s DX VR zoom-nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6. http://www.myspace.com/mjrmdr22

07-05-2009, 04:59 PM	#7
O\|\|\|\|\|\|\|O TPF Junkie! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 6,069 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 133 Times in 120 Posts My Gallery: (4)	Quote: Originally Posted by 03civicdx out of curiosity what makes the XXD line more advanced than the Rebel line? more settings? mp? ...? A bit of everything. More MP, better build quality, better high ISO performance.... __________________ -Josh Flickr Gear ... Canon stuff

07-05-2009, 05:01 PM	#8
03civicdx Been spending a lot of time on here! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north carolina Posts: 105 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	thats what i figured... never really read up on it. __________________ Canon XSi, Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS kit lens, Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, Canon EF 50mm 1:1.8 II, Sigma 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 II macro, Battery grip. Back up Nikon d40, 18-55mm vr kit lens, nikon AF-s DX VR zoom-nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6. http://www.myspace.com/mjrmdr22

07-05-2009, 05:27 PM	#9
KmH TPF Junkie! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 8,418 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 439 Times in 405 Posts My Gallery: (0)	You might try www.canonusa.com . Just click on Cameras, then EOS . They actually have a neat little graphic with prices too. __________________ . .Keith. . . . "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten" - Benjamin Franklin NAPP member - referral link: http://www.photoshopuser.com/?aid=luhgxq Illegitimum non carborundum

07-05-2009, 08:42 PM	#10
FrankLamont I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 554 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Quote: There, the 1DsMkIII is king, 5DMkII would be on the next rung down. For this generation, of course... although the 1D MKIII is really next. Then the 5D MKII

07-06-2009, 08:04 AM	#11
Big Mike I am Big, I am Mike Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Edmonton Posts: 23,187 My Photos Are NOT OK to Edit Thanked 329 Times in 302 Posts My Gallery: (94)	Quote: out of curiosity what makes the XXD line more advanced than the Rebel line? more settings? mp? ...? If you get a chance, step into a camera store and ask to see them both. The differences can been seen & felt immediately. __________________ "The most important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously. The first is imperative, and the second disastrous" Edmonton Wedding Photographer ==>Blog

07-06-2009, 04:43 PM	#12
fokker TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taupo, NZ Posts: 1,299 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 66 Times in 59 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Thanks for all the help. Now I want a 40d. Big clear LCD screen is a big bonus for me, plus more MP, higher ISO, and a few other nice features I can't think of now. __________________ Ever evolving list of gear: \| Canon 40d \|Canon 5d + Grip \| Canon 1d mkII \| Sigma 10-20mm \| Sigma 15mm Fisheye \| EF-s 17-55 f2.8 IS \| EF 70-300mm IS USM \| \|EF 70-200 f2.8L IS \| EF 50mm f1.4 \| EF 100mm f2.8 Macro \| EF 2x extender \| EF 1.4x extender \| Lensbaby 2.0 \|430EX \| 430EXII \| \| Photoshop CS4 \| Lightroom v2 \| flickr

07-06-2009, 04:58 PM	#13
JamieR I spend too much of my life on TPF! Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 279 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts My Gallery: (0)	I have the 40D. I think you will be very happy with it, it's a great camera. __________________ http://www.jamierowlands.com Canon

07-06-2009, 05:04 PM	#14
fokker TPF Junkie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taupo, NZ Posts: 1,299 My Photos Are OK to Edit Thanked 66 Times in 59 Posts My Gallery: (0)	Yes I think I would be very happy with it, trouble is I can't afford it Need to buy new lenses first anyway, but its a pipe dream. __________________ Ever evolving list of gear: \| Canon 40d \|Canon 5d + Grip \| Canon 1d mkII \| Sigma 10-20mm \| Sigma 15mm Fisheye \| EF-s 17-55 f2.8 IS \| EF 70-300mm IS USM \| \|EF 70-200 f2.8L IS \| EF 50mm f1.4 \| EF 100mm f2.8 Macro \| EF 2x extender \| EF 1.4x extender \| Lensbaby 2.0 \|430EX \| 430EXII \| \| Photoshop CS4 \| Lightroom v2 \| flickr

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