350D vs. D70s

cumi · Jan 17, 2006

Hi,

I'm considering to buy a DSLR. I found the most interresting the Canon 350D and the Nikon D70s. I also know pretty much what lens would buy. But I stil can not decide between D70s and 350D. Can someone post here a good link for funktional comparison (not a tech one, like on dpreview). I really want to know what funktionalities offers one, that the other doesn't, like e.g.: 350D doesn't has spot-metering option.

I also have some conrete questions:

- What do you think about the missing of the spot meterign option in 350D? Any experiences?

- What does the A-DOF mode brings in 350D? Are you missing it in D70s?

- What are you missing in each cameras?

- Not sure about this, so I have to ask: does the 350D also has Servo Auto-Focus (the mode that follows the moving subject). And is it possible to do focus-trap with 350D?

Any other funktional differences?

Thanks,

Digital Matt · Jan 17, 2006

To be honest, all of this information is readily available on dpreview. There is an in-depth review of each camera, which explains all functions. The best thing you can do is just go pick one up and hold it, maybe take a few test shots. They are both good cameras.

A spot meter is nice, but it wouldn't cause me to switch to Nikon. A-DoF just lets you pick to focus points, and the camera sets the aperture automatically to ensure you have enough depth of field to have both points in focus.

cbay · Jan 17, 2006

Well I have a Canon 350D and i LOVE it to bits, but different people like different things. Your best bet is to go into a local store and try both out for handerling, size, weight, features and which feels best to you. Make sure you try both cameras out before purchasing...

digital flower · Jan 17, 2006

Try Googling your thread title. Some good side by side comparisons come up. I am not sure about the differences but I like the D70s and would recommend it.

Peanuts · Jan 17, 2006

cbay said:
Well I have a Canon 350D and i LOVE it to bits, but different people like different things. Your best bet is to go into a local store and try both out for handerling, size, weight, features and which feels best to you. Make sure you try both cameras out before purchasing...

I would have said the exact same thing.