Canon 20D or Bridge (I think i know the answer)

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A little while ago I lost my job and sold the equipment I had to aid funds - since then I have found a new job and managed to purchase a Canon 20d and a 18-55 is lens. Thing is I used to have a 30d and a 50m + 18-55 and a 70-300mm. However funds now limited means it will be a while before I can afford to add lenses, so am I better to look for a bridge camera for now and sell the canon - bearing in mind I loved taking pictures of Motorsport and wildlife (birds) etc.

I also like photographing my daughter etc so main question is - do I or don't I ????? I have been looking at Fuji / Nikon / Canon / Samsung bridge cameras but would like something which also allows manual or av/tv like the Canon and also has a eye view rather than just screen view.

Main reason as said is to get the extra focal length rather than just 18-55.

Honest answers - am I being stupid :-)
 
Fast moving Motorsport, birds, kids ! I think you already know that a bridge won't cut it. At least not a bridge camera you could buy for the price of a used 20d and kit lens. Someone who owns a bridge camera that would cut it and for your budget may be able to add something to this debate but my experience of trying bridge cameras is that the focus and shutter lag may be an issue you would probably just get frustrated with and make you regret selling your 20d.
 
Thanks for the replies - you are mainly confirming what I thought.


Just get frustrated at lack of lenses - looks like patience is the way forward.
 
You could get a 55 - 250 for under £100 that would give you some reach back.

Yes, I know you didn't want to spend money but not sure you have a choice if you want the length and quality, speed etc,.
 
Isnt the 50mm 1.8 affordable? My 20d is still going strong.
 
Gazamonk said:
Fast moving Motorsport, birds, kids ! I think you already know that a bridge won't cut it. At least not a bridge camera you could buy for the price of a used 20d and kit lens. Someone who owns a bridge camera that would cut it and for your budget may be able to add something to this debate but my experience of trying bridge cameras is that the focus and shutter lag may be an issue you would probably just get frustrated with and make you regret selling your 20d.
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I haven't had a bridge camera for years but when I had one the shutter lag as such wasn't a problem, what was was the metering and focus. Set those manually and shutter lag probably wont be an issue. I certainly managed BIF with mine. My money would still be on the 20D though. I had one for seven years and was happy with it.

Tamron do a 55-200mm f4-5.6 which sells for about £100 new, £89.99 at Currys, and seems to get good reviews. Maybe a used bargain could be found?
 
Good to know and as stated the issues were on the ones I played with but there are many levels of bridge camera out there from the brilliant to the utterly useless. I believe that many of the more recent releases are very capable, if a little pricey for the top performers.

On the other point I would have to concur with Ernesto and plump for the canon 55-250 is. Superior to the non stabilised canon 70-300 and shorter (and again non stabilised) Tamron.
 
Well over twice the price of the Tamron 55-200mm though.
 
my father in law bought himself a fuji bridge camera to be a second camera allong with his D60 - it took him less than 6 months to get totally frustrated with it, and he wound up selling it and getting a D5200 instead.

personally i'd say stick with the 20D - as said you can get a moderately long lens like the 55-250 for under 100 notes second hand.
 
Thanks for all the replies - I normally get £100 off the other halves family for Xmas so looks like I will look for a 55-200 Canon lens if can be found - must admit do miss the 50mm.

Thanks again for the replies.
 
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