350D VS 20D

[wannasmaxx]

In the near future, I plan on purchasing a camera. Now, I use a 350D when I take photos at present, but that camera isn't mine. I really like the feel of the 350, but I do like the abilities of the 20D. Is the 20D really as unconfortable as it looks? Would I be able to get use to it's controls easily and be able to shoot both bodies with ease? Cheers,
Josh

[Primevci]

i just bought a 20d yesterday upgraded from a 300d it feels better then my 300d did i do want to get the grip thow it seems like it would be a tad bit more comfortable with the grip. i never touched a 250d but i herd it was smaller so i couldnt see it being more comfortable to hold..

[Jackal]

The 20D is more comfortable than a 350D. It's bigger and easier to hold.

Now, if you stick the battery grip on the XT it instantly becomes 100 times more comfortable and feels really solid and complete. I love my grip. Best money spent on cam thus far.

[wannasmaxx]

I plan to do sports, so the 5fps sounds good to me VS the 3fps of the 350.

[hodad66]

Just traded a 10D for a 350 XT w/ battery grip. Great cam... less cost.
Now for the 5D Rebel..

[tim]

For sports get the 20D with the grip. It's a comfortable camera to hold.

[Nightcrawler]

Just FYI if you wanted to know, here is a thread comparing the two cameras.

http://www.bobatkins.com/photography...xt_vs_20d.html

[wannasmaxx]

Although the grip would give me more shooting time, I don't like the way I'd have to hold it. My natural position is in the portrait position, so with the grip, I'd be shooting upside down. I know I dont have to use it that way, but What's the point of the grip when another battery is smaller and can fit in my pocket? Thanks for all the responses.

[ywenz]

20D is more comfortable than the 350D for me. I didn't get tthe 350D simply because it was down right painful to use in my hands...

[wannasmaxx]

I like the feel of the 350. Is the 20D is similar in size to a D70 (nikon)? I've held the D70, and dont like it. Oh I wish there was a body of a 350, with the internals of the 20D.

[rabidmoose171]

Originally Posted by wannasmaxx

Although the grip would give me more shooting time, I don't like the way I'd have to hold it. My natural position is in the portrait position, so with the grip, I'd be shooting upside down. I know I dont have to use it that way, but What's the point of the grip when another battery is smaller and can fit in my pocket? Thanks for all the responses.

What?! The grip makes it 10x easier to shoot in portrait mode.

[Snapman]

In my opinion at least, the ergonomics of a camera is a personal thing down to each individual. I find my 20D very comfortable but I've been used to using a 300D and, before that, an EOS600. Had I used a 350D, my experience with my 20D might be very different.

[wannasmaxx]

Originally Posted by rabidmoose171

What?! The grip makes it 10x easier to shoot in portrait mode.

When I hold it naturally, the way I take most shots, my right hand is right infront of my forehead. If I shot that way using the grip's shutter release, my shots would be in landscape mode, except upside down.

[SkipD]

Originally Posted by wannasmaxx

When I hold it naturally, the way I take most shots, my right hand is right infront of my forehead. If I shot that way using the grip's shutter release, my shots would be in landscape mode, except upside down.

Do you normally shoot in portrait mode? Your description defies my imagination unless that's what you are doing.

[Jon]

If you're coming from the AE-1, I think I can see where you don't mind small cameras like the 350D. However, the 20D is very comfortable to hold. I personally don't use the grip on my 20D very much because it makes stowing it awkward and the battery life isn't that big an issue. I am a little puzzled by your saying that with the grip you'd be shooting upside down. Most people hold the SLR with the shutter end up when it's in portrait, where the extra release on the grip falls right to hand. I have to reverse myself to take flash pictures in portrait mode with my A80 and hold it as you must do, so the flash is above the lens. Is this correct? If so, I think a good flash bracket for those situations will help immensely. Point and shoot cameras put the flash on the left to help keep fingers out of the way, but it leads to rather awkward holding for portrait mode, which may explain why most people just shoot landscape orientation with them.