Canon 10D - worth it?

For that price? I'd say go for it!

Still have and use my 10D all the time. It may be an older model but it's still a very good digital SLR!

I have been thinking about upgrading from my 10D to a 40D but my 10D works/functions well. If it dies on my then it will be an easy decision but I've been really happy with the 10D.

I bought mine 3 years ago and didn't want to spend too much money in case I didn't get back into photography and it's been a pretty solid performer. Spend a few bucks and get the grip.

jacobsen1 wrote in post #8173233
I'd personally get a D60 (not a nikon ) over the 10D. I'd been saving for one for a year when canon announced the 10D and the D60 supply dried up. I always prefered the processing on the D60 from what I'd seen and was NEVER happy with the IQ from the 10D. It wasn't terrible, it's just that the D60 was better. Also, the 20D is a HUGE step up.

Basically, $180 for a 10D isn't bad, but if you can get a D60 for less (since it's older) or a 20D for not much more, go with those instead.

no reason to own a 10d, imo, unless someone gives it you !

ed rader

Until my 10d shutter died on me earlier this year, I used it regularly. I carried it with one lens and my 40d with another (depending on what I was shooting). Focus is slower, speed is much slower and high ISO is really pretty bad, but in most situations, it was a perfectly capable camera and I always felt good knowing it was in my bag or on my shoulder in case my 40d malfunctioned. I was secretly glad when it died, though, as I'm ordering a 5dii in about a week!

I agree with the previous. It is not a bad deal and you can use it as a back up. But go for a 20D if you can find one reasonably. 30d or 40d even better.

For that price its a good backup/2nd body. Its also a great knock-about camera that if something happens to it, you won't be too upset.

OP,

Looks like you picked up the 10D from your profile, what are your thoughts now?

Hey guys, I did end up picking up the 10D a couple of weeks ago, cuz I really needed a camera, and it honestly was the cheapest option available for me.
I played around with it for a bit the past 2 weeks and yesterday i had a photoshoot with a couple of models for a fashion catalogue/website.

I've had some little experience with other Canon DSLR bodies, but my comparision with the XSi to the 10D is this...

the 10D's screen is definitely a lot smaller and i got so used to the 3" screen on the XSi, that i took it for granted.
the start-up and response on the 10D is SIGNIFICANTLY slower than XSi.
the picture-viewing and menu controls are much slower in response on the 10D.
the ISO performance is not bad, up until ISO800 do you start seeing noticable noise. I've found that in low-light pictures, the 10D performs a bit better than the XSi.
the metering and colour of the IQ is not bad on the 10D compared to the XSI.
the feel and look of the 10D is much more heavier and bulkier, and feels a lot more "professional".
the on-board flash on the 10D is good, but i've found that i just used my speedlites more often, whereas when i used the XSi, i found that if i really needed the flash and i didn't have my speedlites, the onboard flash was VERY reliable and useable.
and finally.. image quality, which is the most important thing to a lot of people... i honestly don't see very much IQ difference compared from the XSi to the 10D, but then again, I am using my L lenses in most cases and we all know that lenses and user-technique make more difference in IQ than the body itself.

overall.. for the price and my usage on it, the 10D is very well-worth it. It produces great images and it gets the job done.
But I honestly love the the accessible controls and response rate on the XSi better than the 10D and the fact that the XSi is smaller and lighter makes a big difference to me as well.
Cheers!

Icediamond wrote in post #8257369
Hey guys, I did end up picking up the 10D a couple of weeks ago, cuz I really needed a camera, and it honestly was the cheapest option available for me.
I played around with it for a bit the past 2 weeks and yesterday i had a photoshoot with a couple of models for a fashion catalogue/website.

I've had some little experience with other Canon DSLR bodies, but my comparision with the XSi to the 10D is this...

the 10D's screen is definitely a lot smaller and i got so used to the 3" screen on the XSi, that i took it for granted.
the start-up and response on the 10D is SIGNIFICANTLY slower than XSi.
the picture-viewing and menu controls are much slower in response on the 10D.
the ISO performance is not bad, up until ISO800 do you start seeing noticable noise. I've found that in low-light pictures, the 10D performs a bit better than the XSi.
the metering and colour of the IQ is not bad on the 10D compared to the XSI.
the feel and look of the 10D is much more heavier and bulkier, and feels a lot more "professional".
the on-board flash on the 10D is good, but i've found that i just used my speedlites more often, whereas when i used the XSi, i found that if i really needed the flash and i didn't have my speedlites, the onboard flash was VERY reliable and useable.
and finally.. image quality, which is the most important thing to a lot of people... i honestly don't see very much IQ difference compared from the XSi to the 10D, but then again, I am using my L lenses in most cases and we all know that lenses and user-technique make more difference in IQ than the body itself.

overall.. for the price and my usage on it, the 10D is very well-worth it. It produces great images and it gets the job done.
But I honestly love the the accessible controls and response rate on the XSi better than the 10D and the fact that the XSi is smaller and lighter makes a big difference to me as well.
Cheers!

The 10D will do you for a backup. I have thought of picking one up just because. Maybe I will some day.

Great camera, I have 2 Canon 10D and 1 Canon 30D and coming from the film the 10D is very close at 400 or 800 ISO. I think that we are all too picky now with the higher available ISO settings. Just remember the grain that we always look at or the color ... Thats why I was shhoting with Fuji film , my friend with Kodak etc..... I prefer at lot more the standard color coming out of the 10D or even the D60 (own it before and regret selling it) over the one I got with my 30D. Anyway its just my personnal opinion.

Daniel

lonelyjew wrote in post #8172892
Not exactly, the 10D is 6mp and I've heard it functions slower. I'd bet it's af is better though and it's build and ergonomics will definitely be better. The 20D is a beefed up XT.

The 20D is a beefed up 10D.

At that price, I'd buy it, but then I'd have an IR conversion done on it. It would be a special purpose camera for me, not a primary camera.

Compared to modern cameras, you'll find the 10D to be painfully slow in operation. It wasn't until the 20D that Canon matched the quick handling of film cameras.

RDKirk wrote in post #8368121
The 20D is a beefed up 10D.

At that price, I'd buy it, but then I'd have an IR conversion done on it. It would be a special purpose camera for me, not a primary camera.

Compared to modern cameras, you'll find the 10D to be painfully slow in operation. It wasn't until the 20D that Canon matched the quick handling of film cameras.

I preferred the 10d over the 20d any day. Except for startup speed.

Just bought a used one, from Henry's last Friday.

Works great, very good condition.

My first Canon still camera.

Used plenty of Canon video gear, and am quite comfortable with the feel and ergonomics, and the great quality.

RDKirk wrote in post #8368121
The 20D is a beefed up 10D.

i'm pretty sure the 20D is not a beefed up 10D. if we're talking about build.

hks3sgte wrote in post #8369990
i'm pretty sure the 20D is not a beefed up 10D. if we're talking about build.

Yes, we are.

Compared to the 10D, the 20D has a much more robust shutter--faster traveling curtains (for a higher flash sync), stronger flash circuit (250v max instead of 6v max), greater cycle rating (100,000 versus 50,000), slightly tighter construction (better dust and moisture resistance). It also has a bigger buffer, writes to the card faster, starts up faster, displays to the LCD faster, and lasts longer on a battery charge.

The 20D body is wholly different from the Rebel body--the xxD cameras are of their own type, and the 20D is more robust than the 10D.

RDKirk wrote in post #8370012
the 20D is more robust than the 10D.

that's different than "The 20D is a beefed up 10D."