Quickfire vote please....Canon 350D v. Konica Minolta 5D

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20 Sep 2005 - 12:39 PM

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mdpontin

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20 Sep 2005 - 12:45 PM

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My vote: Konica Minolta Dynax 5D
My reason: Because you'd be buying an excellent, well-built camera with proven and highly effective metering and focussing systems, and of course the acclaimed Anti-Shake built in to the camera body. Plenty of lenses to choose from, both Minolta and third-party, so no worries on that front.

Doug

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20 Sep 2005 - 12:47 PM

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humph...
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I'll go and read another thread me thinks

mpower

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20 Sep 2005 - 1:02 PM

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ah....now come on Craig, the fact that you posted at all means you have an opinion. Just put it into a few lines

Mike Gray

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20 Sep 2005 - 1:07 PM

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You know the saying, if anyone can canon can. Used Canon for many years and no problems at all. My only point is that the low end DSLR cameras a getting very small and to me do not hold and feel like a proper camera.
It might help to choose by knowing what the main purpose for the camera is to be used as.
Personaly i love the feel and handling of my 10D and thats why i wont change it, its got great build quality and great handling.
Mike

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20 Sep 2005 - 1:14 PM

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I had exactly the same quandary myself a couple of weeks ago and didn't make my choice untill I was in the shop with my hands on both

I much preferred the 'feel' on the minolta, very sturdy if slightly heavier. I thought I wouldn't like the angular shape but when I held it.. well it felt right and although I cannot compare any other quality I am very happy with my purchase

Also the AS gave it an edge..

Jane x

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20 Sep 2005 - 1:36 PM

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Why is everyone so hung up on size? Its a camera, not a "you know what"!
The 350D is small but that just means its easier to carry about, lighter around the neck and less conspicous!
Jim

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20 Sep 2005 - 1:44 PM

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Hi Mark,
Jokes aside, which I must thank you for taking my last comment as light-hearted

Having had a quick review of the 5D and comparing the two I think the 5D has the edge with its already mentioned AS.

rice wise... its the same, so no contest!
:Image quality, well I put that down to lenses these days not the camera, although it plays a part without a good quality lens, your naffed!

So for me, I'd look and compare lens prices and see which are most cost effective and produce the over all 'better' quality photo...

I know its a bit of a twist, but maybe you'd not looked at it this way?

Hope this is of some help

Cheers
Craig