Which do I keep?
Oct 1, 2013 23:56:52 #
As much as I would like to keep every camera I ever purchased, that hasn't been possible. I want to hold onto a film body, cuz I still enjoy shooting film on occasion, but need to get rid of one of two bodies I have. I find myself needing to choose between a Canon EOS 1n or a EOS 3 - the 1n is older, professional grade in itz day, fewer focusing points, does however have the viewfinder curtain to block extraneous light; the 3 is newer, a step or two below professional grade in itz day, more focusing points, no viewfinder curtain, little more responsive shutter than the 1n, has the laser/ eye guided focusing (which my ophthalmologist has forbidden me to use!) So - if it wuz you guys & gals, which one would you hold onto, to use once in a while, not just display?
Oct 2, 2013 00:05:58 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
Which one do you use the most? Is one better suited (faster shutter Or...) for the type of things you want to shoot? You probably need to examine what your wants, needs are.
Oct 2, 2013 00:48:43 #
I agree with olcoach that you should think about what you want to shoot and which would give you what you want. Maybe I should put it this way. There is a photo opportunity outside your front door and you only have time to grab one camera, which one is the one you trust most to bring home the shot no matter what that shot is? Action, portrait, sunset...this camera will do what you need it to do in pretty much every situation.
I probably just confused you more. Maybe not. Good luck!!
I probably just confused you more. Maybe not. Good luck!!
Oct 2, 2013 01:11:30 #
IBSteve
Loc: Kauai
ewabill wrote:
As much as I would like to keep every camera I ever purchased, that hasn't been possible...
Perhaps you should consider keeping both. You stated you would like to. Are the lenses interchangeable? One camera body does not occupy much space, but may hold a big place in your heart.
Steve
Oct 2, 2013 06:32:17 #
IBSteve wrote:
Perhaps you should consider keeping both. You stated you would like to. Are the lenses interchangeable? One camera body does not occupy much space, but may hold a big place in your heart.
Steve
Steve
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Oct 2, 2013 08:21:55 #
ewabill wrote:
As much as I would like to keep every camera I eve... (show quote)
Always follow doctors orders.
Oct 2, 2013 10:36:50 #
Quote: "the 3 is newer, a step or two below professional grade in itz day, more focusing points, no viewfinder curtain, little more responsive shutter than the 1n, has the laser/ eye guided focusing (which my ophthalmologist has forbidden me to use!)"
There must be an important medical reason why your ophthalmologist has forbidden you to use it; why would you even think about keeping it? Get rid of it and then look for a new toy to replace it. LOL
There must be an important medical reason why your ophthalmologist has forbidden you to use it; why would you even think about keeping it? Get rid of it and then look for a new toy to replace it. LOL
Oct 2, 2013 10:40:33 #
Oct 2, 2013 11:34:28 #
Oct 2, 2013 12:39:23 #
ewabill wrote:
As much as I would like to keep every camera I eve... (show quote)
Oh boy, that's a hard decision. I too, shoot a lot of film (mostly Medium Format), but I do some 35mm. I use the EOS 1v and I really like and enjoy that camera. But that EOS3 of yours is one magnificent camera too. Don't you have anything else you could sell? I personally could not say "Good By" to either one.
Oct 2, 2013 15:05:57 #
The EOS 3 will AF at F8 plus do many other things - faster - no contest - EOS 3 !
Oct 2, 2013 16:35:17 #
Thanks, Photo Girl! Yeah, I have "issues" with my eyesight - almost legally blind in one, mac degen in both, had "iriditomy's" done on both - but I still drive OK, and won't hit you as long as you stay off the sidewalk!!!! :-D When I asked a few years ago if this feature would be anything I should avoid, he was adamant that I not use it. So I have used the camera without using that feature.
Oct 2, 2013 16:42:36 #
ewabill wrote:
Thanks, Photo Girl! Yeah, I have "issues" with my eyesight - almost legally blind in one, mac degen in both, had "iriditomy's" done on both - but I still drive OK, and won't hit you as long as you stay off the sidewalk!!!! :-D When I asked a few years ago if this feature would be anything I should avoid, he was adamant that I not use it. So I have used the camera without using that feature.
Oh, sorry, I didn't understand that part. Then you should keep the best and the one you have the most lenses for, and enjoy shooting film. JMO. I know I miss shooting film with my older cameras. But I can't do both film & digital.
Oct 2, 2013 17:02:02 #
right....the EOS3 is by far the better camera, right below the 1V....one of the best film cameras ever made, IMHO...another great one is the Canon T90...but that's for the old FD lenses....the EOS3 was around $1500 msrp list when it came out, although the price later dropped to around $900....the EOS3 is water sealed with a shutter rated at 400,000 actuations...better than most you will find today at any price.
Oct 2, 2013 17:06:06 #
you can turn the ECF (Eye Controlled Focus) OFF on the EOS3, if that is a problem.....
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