[shuttertalk]

Just something to go along with Adam's topic... what camera features would be the most important to you? What would cause you to buy one over another?

ISO/noise, lens compatibility, flash/accessories, metering, continuous shooting, build quality, size, image quality, megapixels, etc...

[Don Schaeffer]

I don't actually have the features I want. I like to take quick grab shots so I need a fast acting camera. My digital takes a long time to prepare itslef for a shot so I miss a lot of opportunities. I want at least 5 or 6 megapixels of resolution enabling me to make better crops. I use a wide angle lens and crop in important images.

Maybe I should work differently, but that's how I have learned to work.

[slejhamer]

Canon's already very good for low noise. Great selection of lenses. So if I did upgrade within the Canon system, it would be for better flash metering.

[adam]

One feature I'd like is faster startup time.
This is one thing missing on my 300D

[peter]

YEah .. the 300D starts up way too slow..
Flash exposure compensation would be good ..
but supposedly the hack lets you do that..

[Rufus]

I like low noise, build quality, and lens range.

TBH, I would be happy with a good sensor, good build and good lenses, and no gadgets. A totally manual DSLR, like the old days. (When I was a pup, and kids had respect for their parents, and the local Bobby would slap you for scrumpin'andthe day wasspentwatchingthesteamtrainsandplayingwithhoopsbeforethelamplightercameroundanditwastimeforteaandabathinfrontofthefire,an',an',an'...... (Ad nauseum).

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