| So you decided to buy a new Canon digital camera | | | | pictures they take. While they are not even close to |
| and need help on deciding which one to choose. This | | | | professional cameras, mid-range gadgets offer a |
| article will try to break the available models into | | | | reasonable number of manual controls, and some |
| categories to help you pick the right one for your | | | | recent models in this range even come in metal bodies. |
| needs. Each model Canon designs is tailored to a | | | | Among the models in this group, we should note the |
| specific segment of buyers, and the functionality each | | | | Elan and two digit series (D35, EOS 45) |
| model comes with will fit the needs of that segment. | | | | Professional Canon models |
| It's obvious that you are unlikely to find advanced | | | | These range of cameras are used by professional |
| features built in low end cameras, the price has to be | | | | photographers, who earn their living shooting photos |
| kept down. | | | | and require top-notch equipment. They are |
| Low-end Canon cameras | | | | uncomfortable to carry, come with zillions of |
| These cameras are highly affordable, they cost usually | | | | accessories and a full blown range of manual and |
| $200 or less, and are catered on the needs of novice | | | | automated controls that a point and shoot consumer |
| and casual photographers. They are lightweight, | | | | camera would never dream about. Professional |
| equipped with a basic set of features and aren't | | | | cameras feature extremely fast shutter and |
| meant for anything more than occasional use. Lots of | | | | automated focus, offering users the opportunity to |
| the functions on low end cameras are automated and | | | | take high quality shots. |
| come with few manual controls. | | | | Canon models in this group include most of the 1 series |
| Models in this category include the Rebel and Kiss | | | | (1N, 1V, all 1D's), while other EOS series cameras (EOS |
| series and the three and four-digit series (EOS 450D, | | | | 3 and 5) are considered semi-professional. |
| EOS 3500, etc). | | | | As an ending note, you should keep in mind that you |
| Mid-range Canon cameras | | | | don't have to take this classification as a state of the |
| These series focus on more experienced amateur | | | | art truth: one can take great shots with a camera not |
| photographers' needs, who do not make a living off | | | | labeled as "professional". |
| their camera, yet want some more control on the | | | | |