Why would someone buy. . .

[aparmley]

A new 10D for $55 more than a new XT? [XT $744.95 | 10D $799.95]

Both B&H prices. keh wants $769 for the XT new or about 800 for a 10D in excellent condition + battery grip. . . not too shabby.

Anyway. I won't be making any rash decisions, especially before the announcement next week from Canon at PMA. But, I may be purchasing a second camera here in the near future - My girlfriend expressed interest in getting into photography but hasn't because of money reasons. It will also serve as a backup or second body in the event that I need one in the future. Hence my interest in asking this question. Other than the body size of the 10D being a plus as it is a little larger than the XT, why would anyone buy a new 10D if a new XT is $55 cheaper?

I'd like to here your thoughts on this one. . .

By the way if it was my decision, I'd buy the 20D or its upgrade [35D or 50D] for myself and let the GF use the XT - which is most likely the route I'll take.

[cdifoto]

The ONLY reason I can think of is if someone favors build quality over speed/ISO performance.


Personally I think the 10D should be about $50 cheaper than the XT because of the speed/ISO performance. IMHO, it's old technology and should be priced accordingly, regardless of the build.

I'd get her an XT since you have one. You can share batteries! :D OR wait till after PMA and get a 20D or its replacement if you can afford, then let her use the XT.

[aparmley]

OR wait till after PMA and get a 20D or its replacement if you can afford, then let her use the XT.


I won't be making any rash decisions, especially before the announcement next week from Canon at PMA. . . I'd buy the 20D or its upgrade [35D or 50D] for myself and let the GF use the XT - which is most likely the route I'll take.


Hmm yes. Good idea Don! Weeeeee =) Is there an echo in here. in here. in here.

but I agree. The only thing I could come up with is a person that favored the build quality over the better ISO performance of the XT.

[jamison55]

Build quality and usability...the 10D (like the 20D) drives much better than an XT. Other than that ...

IMHO, you'd be a fool to pay that much for a 10D, when they're going for around $450 used on FM. Now that's a bargain!

[cdifoto]

Hmm yes. Good idea Don! Weeeeee =) Is there an echo in here. in here. in here.

but I agree. The only thing I could come up with is a person that favored the build quality over the better ISO performance of the XT.

lol yeah just echoing you because I agree with you.

[aparmley]

lol yeah just echoing you because I agree with you.

gotchya. Thanks bud.

Thanks Jay-Dubya. Thats just my point. Why would someone pay that much for a new 10D when you could get a new XT for cheaper - Clearly, a used 10D would be considerably less - And something I would consider for my purposes should I need to consider a second body - all things being equal after the PMA of course.