Depends on how and what you shoot. The body does provide more than an
attachment point for the lens. There is a significant difference, for
example, in autofocus performance in low light. The 20D is much better
than the 10D and the 5D is much better than the 20D. I assume (but have
no first hand experience) that these differences hold at the Rebel end
of the line as well. The new 400 XTi, however, does have the higher
precision autofocus performance with f/2.8 lenses that was previously
only available on the 20D, 30D, 5D and other more expensive bodies.
If you shoot events in low light ballrooms and meeting halls you will
appreciate these differences since it often makes the difference between
getting the shot and not getting the shot. If you shoot landscapes in
reasonably good light you probably couldn't care less and the cheapest
sensor holder may be all you need.
Chuck Norcutt
Tim Randles wrote:
> I think this comment again reflects one of my earlier statements that
> you can use a shoebox for a picture but need an exceptional lens to
> do it with, (but what do I know, other than I love the high end Zuiko
> lenses)
>
> Originally I thought the E-1 was the camera of choice, but later i
> learned the 300 mm F:2.8 and the 7-14 F:4 lenses were the best
> available... its not about the camera, its the lens.. that is the
> moneymaker..
>
> ( saving my toonies)
>
> Cheers.. Tim
>
> Winsor Crosby <wincros@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Why would you need a pro
> Canon? They all have low noise, not just the full frame ones.
>
> I am reminded that I was lusting after a particular lens one time
> that was not available for my OM and someone said to get the lens you
> need and put the least expensive version of the camera that works
> with it. In this case why not get a really low noise at high ISO
> camera and the lens you would use and just use it for that purpose.
>
>
> Winsor Long Beach, CA USA
>
>
> On Sep 13, 2006, at 3:38 PM, Paul Braun wrote:
>
>
>> I just can't handle the price of entry into Pro Can*n Land.
>
>
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