Canon EOS 100

Advantages: Too many to list. Ease of use and friendly layout.
Disadvantages: None I can think off

...can accept lenses made by Canon or from Sigma. I don't know if any other manufacturers lenses can be used but since these two are the only companies that I have bought the lenses from I can't comment about any one else. Sigma lenses are much cheaper than Canon and are just as good. Obviously using Canon has its advantages. ... Read review

Advantages: Build, reliability, image quality, functions, the name & value for money especially second hand
Disadvantages: to heavy for some, slightly noisy focusing, lenses and flash units expensive

...I owned a Nikon F301 in my teens and that camera was brilliant! I then caught the Auto focus bug and purchased a Canon EOS 100 which took brilliant pictures nearly as good as the Nikon and the auto focus was ultra fast and you could hardly hear it focusing, the Nikon is not as quiet but not to noisy. Anyway i like the sound of the motordrive being loud. The thing that really bugged me about the Canon was that it was TOO lightweight! It felt like a toy and very plasticy. I was sure that if I dropped it that would be the end of it! So after a couple years I was tempted back to a good solid Nikon. At the time the F90x was recieving rave reviews in the press and that was good enough for me. On getting it out the box the first thing I noticed is the weight of the thing! Which to me is a good thing..it feels as expensive as it... Read review

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Advantages: Nice Build. Quick and easy menus/scene modes. Good quality images.
Disadvantages: Deleting images can be a tiring task.

...After using several film SLR cameras, and advanced digital compacts, I thought it was about time I save up for my first DSLR. I take my photography quite seriously, so I needed something that was within my budget and produced good quality images. The first thing I noticed about the camera, is the build. I liked how sturdy it was, yet not too heavy that it'd become a nightmare to carry around. It was just perfect for me. I had tried using my friend's Canon EOS 350D, which I found far too lightweight, and the Pentax K100D was that extra bit heavier, which I found far better to use; especially when adding bigger lenses. When I opened the box, I got the camera started straight away. The menu's were simple enough to get used to, and within moments, I felt like I'd been using it for months. The FN button, allows you to quickly change... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent picture quality, low noise, now down in price.
Disadvantages: None

...than the entry level photographer, but it is intuitive enough to be used by all. It has a magnesium alloy body, a built in flash, a hot shoe for external flashguns, interchangeable lenses, up to 6.5 fps continuous shooting, a 3" LCD screen, Both jpeg and RAW image recording with the option of jpeg + RAW simultaneous recording, it has twelve shooting modes plus an additional three user custom modes for extra flexibility, eighteen different languages are available for use in the camera menu system. What's in the box? Body only Camera body, Canon EOS 40D DSLR Wide strap EW-100DGR Battery charger CB-5L Battery pack BP-511A Interface cable IFC-200U (USB camera to PC) Video cable VC-100 Printed manual and guarantee Software (CD-ROM) With lens kit As above, but with canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4... Read review

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