buck_rogers1 Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I'm planning a long trip through South America. I'll stay pretty close to or on the east coast and will mostly photograph people and landscapes. I have an EOS-1 and a 420EZ speedlite. I don't like the idea of hanging out with a huge heavy pro body that I really don't need. What older eos bodies will work well with my flash and be less disheartening to let go into the hands of a mugger? I'm not interested in buying a new eos body because I don't use fancy program modes (except when using flash, in which case I can't afford new speedlites and body). I don't think that I really need ATTL but it would be nice for bouncing. I will be shooting through 50mm and 24mm lenses. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NK Guy Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 How much manual exposure control do you want? Any cheap EOS Rebel or 1000 series camera is worth peanuts these days, and gives you a light-tight box. You lack direct control over metering modes and such, however. If you want something sturdier with better manual controls that's still pretty cheap I'd look into a used EOS 10/10s or 100/Elan. These midrange cameras also balance slightly better with a 420EZ. Though not brilliantly - the flash tends to make them top-heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizensmith1664875108 Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I had a friend with a Rebel 2K. Not a bad camera, and really small and light. Getting one second hand should be pretty cheap, and with an 80 or 24 on there its almost pocket size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_t1 Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 I have to agree a used EOS 10s or original Elan will be pefect for what you described, and can be found at really affordable prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_t1 Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 www.keh.com is a great place to start looking into used equipment as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobatkins Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 If you decide you want an original Elan, I have one for sale in excellent condition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimstrutz Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 I have an Elan in so-so condition & will sell it for less than Bob's. :~)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derek_linney Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Most rugged older body is the EOS 630 (600 in Europe). Solid, 5 fps, Custom Functions etc - really was the precursor to the EOS 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver_s. Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Problem is, once you've grown used to an EOS 600/630, you'll love it, and it <i>will</i> be "disheartening to let [it] go into the hands of a mugger".<p>And, which owner of such a lovely beast is willing to sell it? Admittedly, you might get mine if you give me an EOS 1 Ds in exchange, but then I'll sell the 1 Ds to buy a D80 and get my EOS 600 back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_t1 Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 The problem with the eos 630 is that it is heavier and bulkier than the Elan or 10s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry_sharpnack1 Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 I also like the Canon EOS 630 or 620. They are so much more well built than the Rebels, and I know from experience they work well with the 420EZ.It is bulkier than the Elan (and Rebel, of course), but it fits nicely in the hands. And it's not too heavy. They can be picked up in great cond. on the used market for a song. And, unlike Rebels, you have the metal lens mount and semi-pro features that could come in handy: reasonably high shutter speed, auto-bracketing, respectable sync speed, etc. Also, both have a lighted LCD panel for low-light settings, unlike some of the other EOS models of the 90's.Most importantly, you won't be devistated if they're jacked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eos 10 fan Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Have a look here to compare body features:<br> <a href=http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/canoncamera.htm>http://www.photozone.de/2Equipment/canoncamera.htm</a> <p> I have read that the EOS 100/Elan is one of the quietest bodies Canon has made. <p> Don't forget to carry spare batteries!<p> -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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