CANON EOS IX APS SLR camera?

Question

I have a Canon EOS IX Slr camera, with 24 to 85mm lens it uses APS or Advantix films instead of conventional films, it was revolutionary at its time until the emergence of the DLSR, i bought it for sentimental reasons and its ease of use, i also have a Canon Speedlight 430ez flash.. here is my problem now im thinking of buying a DLSR im choosing either a Nikon D70 or Canon 350d or 400d, but im leaning towards a Canon, so i currently have 2 SLR a Nikon F80 with Tamron 24 to 200mm lens and Nikon SB-25 flash, and the Canon EOS IX with 24 to 80mm lens and Canon Speedlight 430ez, if i will buy a DLSR, one of my SLR will go, i will sell, which would i sell, one would be my backup SLR. OR shouldf i just keep it because its useful and it wouldnt be that large sum of money if i sell it. If i sell shall i sell the whole line or just the camera body, the lens or the flash. If i go DIGITAL would my existing flash be fully compatible or need to be sold and be replaced as well.. in a bdget

Answer 1

Most likely, your SLR lenses will fit on the same brand DSLR camera, so you would want to keep whatever brand you buy in the DSLR and get rid of the other. You won't get too much money for a used 35 mm SLR, so consider donating it to a school for use in class.

I wouldn't choose your DSLR purchase based on the lens that you own NOW, but as you look towards adding lenses in the future, at least you will have two cameras that can use the lenses you buy.

If you want to make a good comparison, you should match the Canon 350d against the Nikon D70s or the Canon 400d against the Nikon D80. Check this out:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_eos350d%2Cnikon_d70s%2Ccanon_eos400d%2Cnikon_d80&show=all

Answer 2

All your lenses should fit a new canon 350d or any of the lower nikon Ds if I were you I would look into the D80 but then I love it so I am a littel biased. In the long run it is gonna be worth the money. But like the guy before me said your not gonna get alot fo a used film SLR frankly I would keep it and use it for good B&W pics. but everything you have on the canon currently will fit a new 350 or D 50-80

Answer 3

Canon Eos Ix

Answer 4

I agree with Dr. Sam. I also stand by my answer to your previous question - even when you throw the D80 in the mix (which beats the 400D for my money because of the larger viewfinder.)

Answer 5

If you have the Nikon already you should go with the NIkon DSLR it has better lenses.