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Used Camera on Ebay I am thinking of buying a Canon Eos 1000fn on ebay. Could you tell me if it is any good? I am just a novice and need a camera for an upcoming holiday
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Andy |
For a little more money, get a 2000 instead. I owned one EOS 1000 Fn and there are two things I do not like about this camera (this is my first EOS camera). First, there is no remote shutter release. For long exposure, you have to keep your finger on the shutter button. Second, the self timer is not an independent feature. It is one of the "creative modes". When on timer, you have no control of the exposure. You cannot set shutter speed, aperture or compensation AT ALL. If you are serious about photography, those two drawbacks worth considering. Hope this helps.
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Jon Close |
The EOS 1000fn was marketed in the US as the Rebel S II and Rebel II (w/o built-in flash). It has only a single autofocus sensor and just 3-zone evaluative meter. It was introduced in 1992 and superceded by the EOS 500/Rebel XS just one year later. Do not get carried away in bidding on it. Canon's current entry level SLRs, the Rebel GII (3 point af with cross center, 6-zone meter), Rebel 2000 (7 point af, 35-zone meter), Rebel Ti (incremental improvement on Rebel 2000 plus steel lens mount) can be purchased new for $160, $200, and $240 respectively.
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