Photography gurus: Advice needed

[subliminal1284]

Ok so Im looking at buying a Digital SLR for the gf. The one im looking at is a Cannon EOS 20D. Is this a decent camera? Also She has a film SLR and I really wanna make sure the one I get here the Lenses from her Film SLR will work on the Digital SLR. Thanks!

[Nick]

Technically they will work, but if you want optimal results, invest in some high quality Canon L glass with the 20D. It's a very capable cam, but optics are paramount. She will love it.

I just picked up my 40D not too long ago.

[Cleveland Dave]

the 20d is a pretty nice camera and like he said her lenses will work on the 20d...or any canon slr for that matter.

[sacstoy02gt]

If her film SLR is EF mount, the lenses will work. If it's an older Canon SLR it may be a different mount....just look on her current lenses to be sure.

And yeah, 20D is a very capable camera.

[subliminal1284]

Also if anyone on here has a camera they wanna sell let me know I may be interested.

[subliminal1284]

Another question for you guys, How can I tell what Digital SLR's will be compatible with the type of lenses I already have?

[Cryptic]

what do you have?

[subliminal1284]

Im not sure exactly I knows it a Rebel film SLR camera thats about all I know. What different types of lenses are there so I can find out what it is.

[sacstoy02gt]

Rebel is EF mount.

Like I said, your lenses should say the mount on them....at least my Canon lenses do.

http://www.isaacolson.com/web/photography/ef.jpg

[jamest]

If it is a EF lens it should work. From Canon's website under the Rebel XT page " compatibility with over 50 EF Lenses ". To make sure before you buy go to a Mike Crivello's or Art's Cameras to double check.