Canon EOS-3 vs. EOS-1v
So now that I've decided to stick with film, I've been searching for a second body to load a different speed film on. The idea originally was that I would load a slow slide film like Fuji Provia 100F in my main body, the Canon Elan 7N, and then buy a cheaper body, like a Rebel T2 or even another Elan if it's cheap, and load 400 - 800 speed film, maybe negative, maybe Provia 400F. So I walked into Keeble and Shuchat Photography's used department to see what used Canon EOS cameras they might have.
What I found instead was several Canon EOS-3 cameras there, all at over 60% off MSRP. I suppose I should have realized that the mid-to-top end of Canon's film cameras would be readily available now that everyone is switching to the Canon 5D and 1Ds, but to see that I could get that much off of the retail price was pretty amazing. I was extremely tempted to buy the camera right then and there, but honestly I had never even considered buying an EOS-3 so I had no idea what the feature-set of it was.
While researching the EOS-3 I came across advice that indicated that the EOS-1v was a serious step up from the EOS-3, and that I would not be satisfied with the EOS-3 once I tried the EOS-1v. So I started reading up on the feature set of the EOS-1v, and saw that it had the one feature that I've been dying to have ... the ability to record your exposure information onto the roll of film. Being as I am a simple novice, I'm always trying to learn more about how to expose things properly, and I'm constantly frustrated by my poor memory when I'm reviewing my shots. The ability to review that information while looking at my processed film would be invaluable to me.
The only problem, of course, is that the price drop for a used Canon EOS-1v isn't nearly as dramatic as that for the EOS-3. I'd still have to pay almost $1,000 currently for a used EOS-3 in good condition. I don't really need any of the other professional features of the EOS-1v, so it's hard for me to justify paying twice as much for an EOS-1v as an EOS-3. So that causes me a great dilemna. I could just wait and see if used prices for the EOS-1v continue to drop, but I could really used a second body right now as I'm constantly switching between 100 speed and 400 speed film as I go from shooting outdoor landscapes to friends indoors. What to do ....
If I was being fiscally responsible, I would just buy a new Rebel T2 for just $180, which is much closer to my budget than even a used EOS-3. *sigh* I really need a good telephoto lens too. What to do, what to do ...
What I found instead was several Canon EOS-3 cameras there, all at over 60% off MSRP. I suppose I should have realized that the mid-to-top end of Canon's film cameras would be readily available now that everyone is switching to the Canon 5D and 1Ds, but to see that I could get that much off of the retail price was pretty amazing. I was extremely tempted to buy the camera right then and there, but honestly I had never even considered buying an EOS-3 so I had no idea what the feature-set of it was.
While researching the EOS-3 I came across advice that indicated that the EOS-1v was a serious step up from the EOS-3, and that I would not be satisfied with the EOS-3 once I tried the EOS-1v. So I started reading up on the feature set of the EOS-1v, and saw that it had the one feature that I've been dying to have ... the ability to record your exposure information onto the roll of film. Being as I am a simple novice, I'm always trying to learn more about how to expose things properly, and I'm constantly frustrated by my poor memory when I'm reviewing my shots. The ability to review that information while looking at my processed film would be invaluable to me.
The only problem, of course, is that the price drop for a used Canon EOS-1v isn't nearly as dramatic as that for the EOS-3. I'd still have to pay almost $1,000 currently for a used EOS-3 in good condition. I don't really need any of the other professional features of the EOS-1v, so it's hard for me to justify paying twice as much for an EOS-1v as an EOS-3. So that causes me a great dilemna. I could just wait and see if used prices for the EOS-1v continue to drop, but I could really used a second body right now as I'm constantly switching between 100 speed and 400 speed film as I go from shooting outdoor landscapes to friends indoors. What to do ....
If I was being fiscally responsible, I would just buy a new Rebel T2 for just $180, which is much closer to my budget than even a used EOS-3. *sigh* I really need a good telephoto lens too. What to do, what to do ...
posted by Chris at 11:03 PM
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