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List Price: $1,899.99
By: Canon - Model: 10D
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Features:
- 6.3-megapixel CMOS image sensor for images up to 3072 x 2048 pixels
- Magnesium body; can save images simultaneously in both RAW and JPEG formats
- 3 frames per second (fps) burst rate up to 9; Adobe RGB color space; 7-area AF sensor
- Compatible with CompactFlash Type I and II cards; no card included
- Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (BP-511); connects to PCs and Macs via USB 1.1
Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 62
Average rating: 4.5 of 5
Great Camera, one major flaw 3 out of 5 stars.
18 of 21 people found this review helpful.
I have had this camera for about 6 months. I love digital cameras, but my early sony's were too slow. This camera is very very fast. The detail is incredible. I have taken thousands of photos and rarely have any that are under exposed. probably one in two hundred. This would be even less if I were more competent.
The one major short coming I have had with this camera is that it locks up. I will get the display "PA-A" and it won't go away. This is generally only displayed when I first turn the camera on and it last only a split second. Othertimes, however, this message pops up in the middle of shoots and locks up the camera. The fix is a quick removal of the battery from its contacts. I have gotten pretty fast at it, but this should never be an issue. I have heard that this is a problem with the new 20D as well. That is not very reassuring.
Great camera, but doesn't last long - planned obsolescence 3 out of 5 stars.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.
This is a fantastic digital camera - reasonably priced for the myriad of features it has. I use it professionally.
The low-light shooting is excellent, with reasonable artifacts, and the speed is also great. Auto focus is excellent most of the time, and the auto focus field can be adjusted through the menu.
I loved using it, and am considering getting another one despite its short life (read below).
After having it for 2.5 years, it broke down. The auto-focus mirror below the main mirror is attached to the body by a tiny spring which latches to a flimsy plastic part. This part simply wears out after about 20,000 shots (according to the camera rating and the many irrate customers with a same problem, posting on the web). It's designed to fail after about 3 years of use (depending on the amount of use it gets). This is a terribly bad design that could have been fixed by using a metal part, considering that this is NOT a disposable camera...
Repair takes up to 6 weeks, as the camera can only be repaired in their main repair center, and costs about $200.
I've been told that most of Canon digital cameras of this line carry the same defect, regardless of price. Too bad, considering that the overall quality of this camera encourages professional use...
Editorial Review:
Canon Cameras (8363A013) Canon EOS 10D Kit