Hi everyone,
I'm an EOS owner who's decided to upgrade my system. I currently have an EOS 3000 with 28-80 and 75-300 "consumer" lenses. I can't decide between getting a 33v (elan 7) or a 300d (digital rebel). I'd also like to get better lenses, but have to decide on the body first (see below).
At the moment, it seems that the 33v has more features than the 300d, for half the price, and that the digital cameras are still advancing so rapidly that waiting might be sensible. Thus, I'm leaning towards the 33v. What do you think?
OTOH, I like the idea of going digital in that I can probably advance my photography skills more rapidly (eg taking lots of different exposures, fiddling with aperture settings and "film" types etc) - BUT, I'm really put off by the "short back focus" system on all but the most expensive digital EOS bodies. I feel that Canon has done the wrong thing by introducing digital cameras with CCDs smaller than 35mm - it really stuffs up compatibility, which is one of the great selling points of the EOS range.
In your opinion, do you think it's likely that Canon will stick with the short back focus system in the long term, or will they begin to produce affordable 35mm sensor DSLRs? Knowing the answer to this question would potentially make a huge difference in my lens purchasing...
On to lenses... I'm considering getting either a 24-85 or 28-135 IS lens to go with the new body. I'm also interested in getting the 100mm macro lens. In your opinion, would I be better off spending my money on the macro lens (allowing me to take photos that I currently can't) or a better zoom lens (no new functionality, but better image quality than my current lenses)?
Thanks very much for any thoughts you have!