10D and, uhhhh ... 10D?

John_B wrote in post #2554726
johneo,
If you ever get a 5D it might ruin your opinion of the 10D. I used the 10D for 3 years and was very happy and then I got a 5D. Once I tried the 5D I hardly ever use the 10D any more. The quality in colors and sharpness not to mention much more high ISO use is just way above the 10D to my eyes. Even cheap lenses shine better on the 5D to my eyes For weddings you may find the FF much more usable for wide angle group shots. If you really enjoy/love photography I suggest you get the 5D (if you can) it will be well worth it (it was for me).
Sorry if I interrupted your original plan
Just my opinion

John B, Believe me, I want the 5D but in honesty, it's a little impracticle for me to get at this time as I don't make enough to afford it. As I stated, photography is a hobby for now with plans to improve and expand it into a part time income this year. My camera bag is already very heavy & expensive for what I've done with it so far. There has to be a limit and there's not an unending cash supply here. You also aren't the first one to let me know the 5D will make me drop my 10D once I have it.

So, last night I ordered a refurbished 10D. I tried a few auctions at E-Bay but that gets very frustrating. I also get a warranty with mine, in the box, complete. Even though I have a 10D, kind of excited about getting this one too.

I took out a stack of various photos I've shot over the last few years with the 10D. This camera is no slouch and while the camera is a little outdated, the results aren't. Next I looked at the wedding photos I've done and they came out very well. Even called my wifes niece and asked if she was happy, which I knew she was, and she was very happy. She also has a couple friends getting married and will recommend me.

I figure a few weddings and I'll have a 5D and my hobby will hopefully become self supporting. Until then ... I'll have to make do! It'll get me off my duff as well, to get it done!

Thanks, everyone, for your replies!

Update: I ordered a second 10D last night. It's a Canon refurbished with warranty. Kind of like a kid in the candy store, excited about getting it even though I have it's twin already. We'll be having a family reunion this weekend!!!

Last night I decided that results speak for themselves and while I don't claim to know it all, I'm happy with what I've got from my 10D over the last 3 years. Yes, I know the 5D will be better and it's still my goal but I am trying to be practicle ... at least until get the 10D and it tells me I need a new "L" lens!!!!

Thanks again!

Where did you order a refurbished 10D with warranty?
I didn't think you could still buy any more new.

picturecrazy wrote in post #2556706
Where did you order a refurbished 10D with warranty?
I didn't think you could still buy any more new.

Adorama.com and it has free shipping!

10D is an awesome Camera. It's only "issue" IMHO as compared to most of the newer cameras is some of the timings are a slow.

I bought my first 10D in May of 2003, three months after it came out, to start my transition from film to digital. I bought my second in September of the same year and shoot a lot of weddings. I love the camera and like you am looking toward the 5D. I have no issues with the 10D and it has served me well. Coming from MF film, I find digital to be just as good for the work I do. One of my images was printed at poster size of 96 inches wide and it looks great (the image was interpolated in PhotoShop). About a year ago I took on contract work for the US Air Force and was provided with Nikon digitals (D1X, D2X and D2Xs), not to knock Nikon but I find the Canon 10D fits right in with the 12MP Nikon D2X series. I seem to get better results and lower noise in low light situations with the Canon. I do use L-Series lenses and that may account for the better image quaity (I haven't found what Nikon lenses equate to the L-Series Canon lenses). The 10D is a fine camera and when the shutter dies, I will more than likely make the switch to the 5D (I have about 35,000 to 40,000 clicks on the 10Ds and they are still going strong).

BigRed450 wrote in post #2548467
Honestly, when I used strickly the 10D I found that the 20D was not a significant upgrade. Yes I have used both and compared. you really have to be a pixel peeper to tell the difference and high ISO noise is not really an issue on the 10D either I have many usable ISO3200 images to prove that. The 1DmkII was an upgrade. 10D to 30D is a worthwhile upgrade. Down side of 10D was never IQ but rather slow start up and write speed, buffer.

Totally agree...

I find it hard to reccommend to anyone going out and buying another 10D. Mine still functions fine, in fact I did a wedding with it last weekend while waiting for may other camera to arrive. However, I have many dead pixels in the 10d. They show up as bright red dots. These happen in normal exposures, outside and in bright sunlight. I have also had several problems with the flash not being recognized on the hot shoe. Granted I got the 10d when it first came out and it is heavily used, so it may be on its last legs. My company had two of them and they both developed AF issues. How can you possibly know that the one you are buying is not about to crap out? You can't. It's a gamble. It could pay off for you. I would go the route of the 20d if I I were in your situation. It's only a little bit more, then it becomes your primary and your 10d is the backup. And if you haven't thought about it, get the grip. It makes a world of difference when shooting 8 hours at a wedding. Good luck! Any specific questions feel free to ask.

WOW! This is an old post of mine!

Just to update ...

I used both my 10D's for a couple months and even ordered a 24-70 L to go with them ... 24-70 L on one - 100-400 L on the other. The shutter on my old 10D went and while it was off being fixed I decided the heck with it and ordered a 5D. What an upgrade!!!!!! Only regret was waiting to get it for so long.

Got my old 10D back in great working condition from Canon and figured what do I need with a 5D & two 10D's? Had the old one converted to Infrared.

I still think the 10D is no slouch though there's no way to compare it to the 5D. What I've found is my 10D serves me for more casual shooting and I use the 5D for more serious stuff. Shot a wedding a few months back and though I had the 10D with me, never took a single shot with it ... 5D is the camera of choice, hands down!

Also went on a cruise and decided to take my 10D ... heaven forbid something ever happened to my 5D on the ocean or a Caribbean beach. 10D served me well on the trip with LOTS of great photos.

And that's where I am now ... though my wish list has been upgraded as well! Top of the list is a 70-200 f/2.8 L IS with a 40D in 2nd place (probably when the 50D comes out)

Joe Cyr ... I've been lucky because I've never had any other problems with either 10D ... please don't make this my curse ... with the exception of the shutter last year. My thinking then was a "less" expensive option with a familier 2nd/backup camera. Worked for a while
To be honest, i never saw a need to upgrade to a 20D or a 30D. The differences weren't that big a deal to me. To a 40D? Yeah, that is a huge upgrade IMHO but now I have the 5D with a 10D and that is working out fine.