Posted on 22nd Dec 2011 @ 9:27 AM

Canon released the EOS series of cameras in 1987, initially as a film camera and then releasing their first digital iteration in 1995. Canon EOS owners are frequently passionately devoted to their camera, much like Apple users of the 1990's were known to be one-eyed fanatics for their Macintosh.

The EOS range now consists of no fewer than 40 models (not all of which are currently on our site, but we're working on it!), and there's a huge array of lenses, filters, and accessories available to suit.

The Canon EOS cameras are renowned for their excellent colour rendition, as well as ease of use, and all the requisite DSLR functionality. Most of them can now be used for shooting movies as well, making them an incredibly versatile camera to take on your travels with you. Compared to other industry stalwarts such as Nikon, Olympus, Pentax, or Sony (who acquired Minolta's camera business in 2006) Canon is definitely equal to the challenge. Professional photographers often fall into either the Nikon or Canon camp, but there's very little to seperate the two.

When deciding on a digital camera, the specifications are usually your starting point - however, the other major consideration for most people is the availability and range of lenses, not only to purchase but also in your circle of friends or that you already own. Many people who have used one brand over the years stick with it because of the existing arsenal of lenses that they own. However, we have recently heard of long-term devoted Nikon users who have started to dabble with the Canon cameras in spite of their current Nikon lenses. There are a couple of reasons you may want to try this. Firstly, there's a Nikon G to Canon EOS adapter available that will enable you to use your Nikon 'G' lenses on the Canon EOS cameras. And secondly, Canon have a few zoom and macro lenses that you can't find equivalents from Nikon for.

If you're not familiar with the Canon EOS range, the rule of thumb is that the longer model numbers are less expensive, consumer-oriented products, and the shorter the model name, the more highly specified it is. So the EOS 1100D is a highly affordable camera, excellent for beginners. The 600D is a very popular 'amateur enthusiast' camera. The 60D is of a high specification (and price), and the 5D would be the pride of any professional photographer.