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In article <tfXQd.766$Pz7.483@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>, mikej1
@ix.netcom.com says...
> The 20D may still be the better choice for many, but it partly depends upon
> how these factors work out on the 350-
>
> --Build quality. 350 is presumably plastic, while the 20D is Magnesium.
> Could be that this is more about style than actual durability, don't know.
>
This "plastic" body is probably the first thing that will seperate the 20D
buyers from XT buyers.
> --Focusing speed. Those into shooting sports have been impressed that the
> 20D focuses much more quickly than the original Rebel. Where will the 350
> fit in?
>
> --Image noise. The Canon PR piece makes it sound like the 350 benefits from
> a later generation of CMOS imaging sensor than the 20D so who knows, could
> be even better? Tests will tell.
Canon (corporately)would be CRAZY to have the XT do anything either as well
as or better than the 20D. Right now the 20D is the goose thats laying
golden eggs all over Canons corporate lawn, I dont think they want to kill
ANY sales of the 20D
> --Shutter noise. Some have complained that the 20D is rather loud; if the
> 350 is more subtle, it could be something that the more casual, "discrete"
> enthusiast might appreciate.
>
> --Quality of the "kit" lens. Canon implies that the 18-55 on the 350 is a
> new version (II). If it has significantly improved optics over the original,
> then the $999 package price for the 350 makes for a pretty attractive
> starter package. If the lens isn't so hot (the original seems not to be
> highly regarded), then you're still several hundred dollars away from a
> really decent body/lens combo, and when the price of the 350 with decent
> lens overlaps the price of a body-only 20D, some might thing, well, gee,
> I'll just save a little bit more money, since I'm already spending as much
> as a 20D alone anyway...
I think Canon will set retail for the XT kit almost the SAME price as the 20D
(body only). Another thing to keep it from killing any 20D sales. This camera
seems designed to capture the buyer who wants a DSLR, but doesn't want BIG &
BULKY.
>
> Just my humble opinion, of course. And it's not just an educational
> exercise; I've been looking very closely at the 20D for taking bike race
> photos and such. But now... if the 350 is close, and with a smaller &
> lighter size making it a bit easier to carry on the bike... but either way I
> can't lose, because if the 350 is really that great a camera, it's likely
> the 20D will come down a bit in price. Life is good.
>
> --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
> www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
>
>
All of this is simple OPINION, but its based on my own observation of Canons
past marketing strageties, which overall have shown Canon to not "shoot
itself in the foot" very often.
--
Larry Lynch
Mystic, Ct.
In article <tfXQd.766$Pz7.483@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com>, mikej1
@ix.netcom.com says...
> The 20D may still be the better choice for many, but it partly depends upon
> how these factors work out on the 350-
>
> --Build quality. 350 is presumably plastic, while the 20D is Magnesium.
> Could be that this is more about style than actual durability, don't know.
>
This "plastic" body is probably the first thing that will seperate the 20D
buyers from XT buyers.
> --Focusing speed. Those into shooting sports have been impressed that the
> 20D focuses much more quickly than the original Rebel. Where will the 350
> fit in?
>
> --Image noise. The Canon PR piece makes it sound like the 350 benefits from
> a later generation of CMOS imaging sensor than the 20D so who knows, could
> be even better? Tests will tell.
Canon (corporately)would be CRAZY to have the XT do anything either as well
as or better than the 20D. Right now the 20D is the goose thats laying
golden eggs all over Canons corporate lawn, I dont think they want to kill
ANY sales of the 20D
> --Shutter noise. Some have complained that the 20D is rather loud; if the
> 350 is more subtle, it could be something that the more casual, "discrete"
> enthusiast might appreciate.
>
> --Quality of the "kit" lens. Canon implies that the 18-55 on the 350 is a
> new version (II). If it has significantly improved optics over the original,
> then the $999 package price for the 350 makes for a pretty attractive
> starter package. If the lens isn't so hot (the original seems not to be
> highly regarded), then you're still several hundred dollars away from a
> really decent body/lens combo, and when the price of the 350 with decent
> lens overlaps the price of a body-only 20D, some might thing, well, gee,
> I'll just save a little bit more money, since I'm already spending as much
> as a 20D alone anyway...
I think Canon will set retail for the XT kit almost the SAME price as the 20D
(body only). Another thing to keep it from killing any 20D sales. This camera
seems designed to capture the buyer who wants a DSLR, but doesn't want BIG &
BULKY.
>
> Just my humble opinion, of course. And it's not just an educational
> exercise; I've been looking very closely at the 20D for taking bike race
> photos and such. But now... if the 350 is close, and with a smaller &
> lighter size making it a bit easier to carry on the bike... but either way I
> can't lose, because if the 350 is really that great a camera, it's likely
> the 20D will come down a bit in price. Life is good.
>
> --Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
> www.ChainReactionBicycles.com
>
>
All of this is simple OPINION, but its based on my own observation of Canons
past marketing strageties, which overall have shown Canon to not "shoot
itself in the foot" very often.
--
Larry Lynch
Mystic, Ct.
/www.pma-show.com/review/canon/001_EOS_digital_rebel_xt.html
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