I have always perferred Canon as my first choice for any electronic imaging. I have always wanted the EOS 10D, but by the time I saved money, the 20D was out, so I went with that. Later I found a good deal on a used 10D so I bought that as a back up. All my pictures were extremely blurry with the 20D, so naturally, I suspected user error, from reading many posts on the subject. For over six months, I was trying to figure it all out.
From post processing, to RAW manipulations, reading the manual over and over. One day, I decided to download focus test charts and I printed them.
I did the tests with different lenses and bodies, manual and auto-focus to be sure. The conclusion from these test is that the 20D front focuses > 6 cm!
This is so frustrating. I've wasted over 6 months on lost pictures because it just HAD BE USER ERROR. How could I spend $1300.00 on a body that doesn't even focus!?!?!
Being able to focus should be the most important part of any camera!
I realize Canon is pumping these things out in greater quantities than any other company and maybe the production is getting ahead of quality control.
Yes, it's under warranty. I don't know where I put my reciept, though. It's just so frustrating to even have to deal with this. I understand this is a common problem with Canon's "Pro-sumer" bodies.
I was dead set on getting a 1d mark II; surely the quality control won't be as bad on a "pro" body, could it?
This is just a hassle and I'm now considering the Nikon D200 or similar instead of the 1D. I plan of keeping the 10D as the focus is (more) precise, though still not dead on. Add to that my investment of Canon glass that I don't really want to lose money on.
The 10D is great, although there are a lot of things I want better - faster, for the most part.
I read so many opinions, I am just lost. I am wondering who out there has jumped ship from Canon with positive results, and what did you get?
I just don't want to spend $4000 on another "dud".
PS my printer, scanner, mini DV cam are all canon. I've been loyal until now.