the right 35mm EF body?

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Hi guys.

im sure this has been asked many times before but i dont seem to be using the search box correctly :bang:
i currently have a 400D but am looking to get a good 35mm Canon body that will take the same lenses. i must admit i know nothing of Canon's film cameras for the last 10 years and have no idea whats any good!
i havent used film for years and i think my old AE-1 is dead and just not worth getting fixed...
so guys... what are your suggestions for a good EF compatible canon body and what are your experiences?
thank you for your help in advance :thumbs:
 
I have an EOS 30V, which is pretty good. If you compare the film SLR range to the DSLR range, then the 30V is about the same level as the 40D (it's advanced amuter).

Better than the 30V you can get the EOS 3 which is on roughly the same level as the 5D (it's prosumer).

Going to the top there's the EOS 1v which is professional 35mm. Basically the same as the 1D/1Ds except it's 35mm, not digital (odviously).

All will be have an EF mount so will work with any EF lenses (not sure about EF-S though).

Also, what kind of photography do you do? Will help you choose the right body...
 
These are the three I'd recommend from most expensive to least expensive.

EOS 1v
EOS 3
EOS 30

Just make sure you don't have any EF-S lenses though, because they won't fit - They will take EF only.


EF lenses won't fit your AE-1 anyway so I wouldn't bother getting it repaired :)
 
Thanks for the advice guys :thumbs:
i mainly do motorsport and automotive but am starting to really get into portrature. just really fancied having a play with film as its been years!
im going to sound like an idiot i know, but whats the difference between EF and EF-S?
 
It's just a different type of lens mount.

EF-S lenses arn't compatible with 35mm and full frame DSLRs becuase the rear element of the lens extends too far into the body, causing the mirror to hit said element often causing damage.
 
plus they're only designed to perform over a smaller area, could have major vignetting if projected onto a full frame
 
Yep, I remember someone posting a topic about using a 10-22mm on a 1Ds or might have been a 5D.

They managed to strip away part of the rear mount to get it to work on the body, but had vignetting problems at some focal lengths.
 
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