Best NON-video Canon DSLR?

...except the EOS-1 line of products?
I really don't need the video feature.
Crop or FF,it doesn't matter....it just has to be a PHOTOGRAPHY tool.
Also,pros and cons of your option(s) are welcome!

(P.S. This thread isn't meant to be at all a reaction of a POTN fellow who posted an somewhat opposed theme a few hours ago,therefore take it "as is".Thank you.)

best for what?

Personally ... I like my 5DMKII and the 7D. Both are NON video dSLR's until you turn on the video. You don't have to use the video!

I seldom use the video but the few times I have it came in handy and the other 99.9% of the time they both are great digital SLR's

va_rider wrote in post #13249561
best for what?

Your suggestions for what seems like more than one option...please?

va_rider wrote in post #13249561
best for what?

+1 For shooting static image or sports event? Low light or well lit? In terms of ruggedness? Water resistance? ......

By rejecting video you're also rejecting some very good still cameras. The best cameras prior to video integration would probably be the 5D classic or the 50D (excluding the 1 series).

The problem with forums like these is, it can be difficult sifting out the BS to end up with just the good advise.

Here's a hint though: anytime you see comments to the affect:

- The inclusion of video degrades the still photographic capabilities of a camera.
- The video features add to the price of the still camera
- A professional grade DSLR does not include video

Please understand that those comments are misguided. The Canon DSLRs are designed first and foremost to be still cameras. By including photographic features like: an LCD Display and Live View, there were only three hardware changes (that I can think of) that were required to support video: an additional switch that changes the use of the live view on/off switch to be a video on/of switch, a microphone and an external mic jack; everything else is software. The inclusion of those features probably adds $5 to the cost of the camera (if that much).

If you don't like video in your camera, don't use it; but it is simply not an issue unless you make it one.

hairy_moth wrote in post #13249963
If you don't like video in your camera, don't use it; but it is simply not an issue unless you make it one.

^^^ that

hairy_moth wrote in post #13249963
The problem with forums like these is, it can be difficult sifting out the BS to end up with just the good advise.

Here's a hint though: anytime you see comments to the effect:

- The inclusion of video degrades the still photographic capabilities of a camera.
- The video features add to the price of the still camera
- A professional grade DSLR does not include video

Please understand that those comments are misguided. The Canon DSLRs are designed first and foremost to be still cameras. By including photographic features like: an LCD Display and Live View, there were only three hardware changes (that I can think of) that were required to support video: an additional switch that changes the use of the live view on/off switch to be a video on/of switch, a microphone and an external mic jack; everything else is software. The inclusion of those features probably add $5 to the cost of the camera (if that much).

If you don't like video in your camera, don't use it; but it is simply not an issue unless you make it one.

Well said. Video is here to stay. It is just another feature. If its a feature you don't need, don't use it.

On my 60D the video is actually hard to turn on. I have to hold down the dial lock and turn literally 10-15 dial positions to the video icon. It's past ALL the little scene modes like beach and night portrait. You have to really want to use video. It gets in my way about as much as having the "portrait" dial setting that I have never used.

I think the best bodies right now for the money all include video. T2i, 60D, 7D. Well, maybe the 5D classic could be on that list, so I guess that's the best non-video body. I don't see a lot of reason to get a 50D with how far the 60D prices have dropped, and the T2i and T3 are barely any more money than used older rebels.

hairy_moth wrote in post #13249963
The problem with forums like these is, it can be difficult sifting out the BS to end up with just the good advise.

Here's a hint though: anytime you see comments to the affect:

- The inclusion of video degrades the still photographic capabilities of a camera.
- The video features add to the price of the still camera
- A professional grade DSLR does not include video

Please understand that those comments are misguided. The Canon DSLRs are designed first and foremost to be still cameras. By including photographic features like: an LCD Display and Live View, there were only three hardware changes (that I can think of) that were required to support video: an additional switch that changes the use of the live view on/off switch to be a video on/of switch, a microphone and an external mic jack; everything else is software. The inclusion of those features probably adds $5 to the cost of the camera (if that much).

If you don't like video in your camera, don't use it; but it is simply not an issue unless you make it one.

Perfectly stated sir.

J.Doe wrote in post #13249560
...except the EOS-1 line of products?
I really don't need the video feature.
Crop or FF,it doesn't matter....it just has to be a PHOTOGRAPHY tool.

Get a 7D and put a blob of superglue on the video switch.

hollis_f wrote in post #13253493
Get a 7D and put a blob of superglue on the video switch.

Good idea. The OP probably doesn't want LiveView either. Since 7D video switch is integrated with the LiveView switch, you could kill two birds with one drop of glue.

Some very good points about video have been suggested. But given that...

Not knowing what you shoot (sports, portraits, landscape, etc) & not knowing a budget, I would to recommend the 5D classic.

Its named "classic" for a reason. IMO, the image quality it produces still rivals all the new cameras out today. For the price, it's one of the best cameras you can buy. Only downfall would be that you need to buy it used. Do some research on the body about possible screen issues as well as recalls before making your purchase so you are aware and can make an informed buying decision.

J.Doe wrote in post #13249560
...except the EOS-1 line of products?
I really don't need the video feature.
Crop or FF,it doesn't matter....it just has to be a PHOTOGRAPHY tool.
Also,pros and cons of your option(s) are welcome!

The 5Dmk1, 40D for the XXD line, Rebel XTi for the rebel line are the last cameras made by Canon that do not have a video feature, I think.

Is there a reason why you are looking for a camera that does not have the video option?