Canon EOS 10D - First camera?

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Hey all,

This is probably going to sound like a stupid question seeing as you will all have the 1D Mark IV or something but I was just wondering if I should get the EOS 10D?

It would be my first ever Digital SLR camera and seeing as it is nice and cheap I thought it might be a good buy. I don't want to be spending excess amounts of money until I've gained some knowledge and experience. Also, I am a student so my budget isn't exactly a lot.

Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you all :thumbs:
 
The one I'm looking at comes with a 28-80mm lens. I'm not entirely sure what area of photography I would like to do but I've always been interested in landscapes and kind of 'nature' photos.
 
A good, solid camera. A newspaper I worked for some years back gave us 10Ds and we got some great results. Photography is 80% photographer, 20% camera or thereabouts. Make sure the 10D you're looking at has a warranty - if it's an ex-pro job it may be knackered.
 
The one I've been looking at does come with a warranty and is described to be in a pretty good condition. It also comes with a 28-80mm lens :)
 
From what I can see on the ebay completed listings site around £120 -£140 looks about the price you should expect. A bit (but not too much!) more from a dealer offering a warranty, and depending on the lens and accessories. There should be a manual, battery, charger (important!) and various leads with it.
 
I think I'd be looking at something a bit newer if I were you. I don't doubt the 10D would still do a job, but perhaps something newer would give you a bit more longevity / less restrictive.
 
I started off with a 10D a couple of years ago and got some great results with it. Bought it from a friend for £100. Go for it. It will get you used to using a good quality body with the aluminium casing I think.
 
Ian W said:
I think I'd be looking at something a bit newer if I were you. I don't doubt the 10D would still do a job, but perhaps something newer would give you a bit more longevity / less restrictive.
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I would however my budget is only around £200 :/
 
It was a nice body in its time, but I'd be tempted to look at a 20D for a few more quid instead for two principal reasons:

Much faster startup time when you turn it on (IIRC something like 0.2s instead of 2s)

It takes EF-S lenses designed for a crop sensor. The 10D is EF mount only.
 
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